Posted by Barb (Seattle) on March 18, 2010 at 16:24:49:

In Reply to: Can't Use CPAP - FRUSTRATED!!! posted by Cubsgirlfan on March 02, 2010 at 13:44:37:

PLEASE keep trying. It took me literally years to find a solution, but I went long periods of time
between not trying different masks, etc. I would stop for a long time, then get motivated to try
something else. Just keep going back to the doctor till you find something that works. I am still
fiddling with stuff now trying to improve my sleep. The alternative is NOT an option. I would try
to find a solution, if I were you.

Some of the problems I had....

Mouth breathing, which resulted in my trying a Full face mask. The head gear is just not working
really well, so I'm going to do what was suggested to me today. I'm going to modify this
headgear myself. I'm going to make a cloth piece to attach to the sides, so it stays on the back of
my head better.

Cord pulling....I ordered a CPAP mask pillow off the internet. My husband is going to also rig up
a copper tubing thing to attach to my bed, and over my head, so there's less pulling on the mask
as I turn over.

Just don't give up

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