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A Pillow that works??
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A Pillow that works??
I just started cpap 3 nights ago. It has not gone great so far. One problem I have that I am currently not able to resolve is my pillow. I'm a 100% side sleeper and I use a memory foam orthopedic pillow that is flat on top and a bit on the firm side. When I lay on my side the pillow pushes against the head gear which then gets the nasal mask/pillow out of alignment with my nose and then I get a dandy leak. 3 nights now I have given up in frustration and taken my mask off. It appears most cpap pillows with the cut outs on each side are primarily designed for users that have the supply hose coming our of the front of their masks. My supply line is at the top of my head, so that is not an issue. Does anyone have a pillow recommendation that might solve my issue?? There's dozens to choose from and it impossible to tell which might work best as they all claim to be great. Becoming a back sleeper is not an option.
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i'm a side sleeper and sleep on a wedge and whatever pillow is there. pillows have never been an issue.
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The contour pillow gives your mask a place to go that does not push against it. I like mine.

https://www.contourliving.com/cpapmax-cp...illow-2-0/
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Thank you Shutterbug
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I've had good luck with buckwheat pillows.  You can stuff them as fulk as you want . You can also dig out a pocket for the mask and orh straps
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I use this one and also have a buck wheat type as well. https://www.ebay.com/itm/326257925924?mk...3Bchoc%3A2
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I got this about a month ago and it works for me. Very personal thing, though, but I love this pillow.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK182CJ9?ref...asin_title
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Finding the right mask is a bothersome process when starting.
I am also a side sleeper.  I use the Opus 360 nasal pillow. 
Good luck.
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