RE: Night One on CPAP
Welcome to the forum Tiercel! Sounds like you're off to a good start. Your mask being the P10's is very common with users on here. I don't think the strap needs to be tight. But wondering if you separated the two parts of the strap at the back of your head to slightly tighten it?
Don't expect to feel completely better all of a sudden. It takes time and is different for everyone.
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06-18-2016, 07:03 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-18-2016, 07:06 AM by Tiercel.)
RE: Night One on CPAP
Hi Cate,
I did mess around with strap positioning (separating the two straps and different positions on my head). Nothing made it feel as secure as I imagined it should feel. That was coupled with the fact that I had to adjust the nasal pillows through the night due to escaping air.
The supplier said they get a lot of complaints about these straps not being tight enough or stretching out and Resmed just says wash in hot water every week, and it will tighten them up just like washing a pair of jeans.
It seems impractical to think one strap can fit every head size. I use the medium pillows which seems right. I was happy to realize I don't seem to need a chin strap. My wife tells me I used to snore with my mouth open, but I think I breathed through my nose all night
RE: Night One on CPAP
Hi Tiercel,
Welcome to the Apnea Board.
I found that I was unable to use nasal pillows because I knocked them loose frequently. I use a nasal mask instead. You might want to contact your DME supplier or your Sleep Doc to see if they can do a mask fitting. Mask issues are the most common problem we have.
Rich
RE: Night One on CPAP
Welcome Tiercel
I use a chin strap over the mask straps. It helps with leaks but the best part it helps keep the mask in place too.
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RE: Night One on CPAP
Great post!
My head is a bit small in hat size. I might try those shorter straps you mention but will not make any major decisions based on one night. I might be able to reposition the straps slightly and even program my subconscious mind to be a little more gentle with the nasal rig as I sleep.
Thanks again for the warm welcome.
RE: Night One on CPAP
Straps closer together at the crown of the head is tighter, spread apart is looser. Good luck!
RE: Night One on CPAP
Hi Tiercel,
I know CPAP therapy can take some getting used to but just hang in there, it does get better.
The mask is the hardest part of this whole thing, so you might have to try several of them 'till you find one that works well for you.
Good luck to you with your CPAP therapy.
trish6hundred
RE: Night One on CPAP
Night two with some slight improvement over the first night.
9.3 Events per hour
I still have mask leak issues but maybe slightly improved.