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From: Sparky on 10 Aug 2008 10:30 On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:20:40 -0400, "Nospam Please" <nospam(a)please.com> wrote: > >"Sparky" <invalid(a)example.com> wrote in message >news:0lr994dfl015tebii7j6e90obnlrs5i792(a)4ax.com... >> On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:54:18 +0100, Andy Hall <andyh(a)hall.nospam> >> wrote: >> >>>On 2008-08-02 23:37:26 +0100, Sparky <invalid(a)example.com> said: >>> >>>> I picked up my CPAP machine yesterday. I am using the nasal pillows >>>> with a chinstrap. The machine is set to 12mm. I have an adjustable >>>> ramp that I set to 5 minutes. It starts at 5mm. I feel like I am >>>> suffocating until it hits about 6.5, but I like the ramp feature so I >>>> will live with that. >>> >>>You should be able to adjust the starting pressure for the ramp or get >>>it adjusted. I find anything less than 6.5cm to give an inadequate >>>supply of air so the bottom end of the machine is set to that. >>> >>>This should be worth doing. >>> >>> >>>> It has a heated humidifier (thanks Kate) into >>>> which I poured filtered water. The water is from the local hippie >>>> grocery store. It comes from a reverse osmosis filter with activated >>>> charcoal. It seems pure and relatively mineral free. >>>> >>>> The first hour I wanted to rip it off my face. Then it was sort of OK. >>>> I really need for this to work. I feel that I can get used to it. >>>> >>>> My gf woke me up at 3:00am with a crisis. I had to get up. I got back >>>> to bed around 5:30am, but she woke me up again after about one hour. >>>> I never really got a fair test of the CPAP. I will try again tonight. >>>> >>>> The thing is noisy. When it loses its "new toy" appeal I will stick it >>>> under the bed. Maybe it will seem quieter there. >>> >>>If you put it on a block of foam at the side of the bed that will make >>>a difference to the noise level - or a couple of books will do. >>> >>> >>> >>>> >>>> The CPAP tech recommended a u-shaped piece of tape that semi-encircles >>>> the mouth. I found a source for these on the internet. Has anyone >>>> here experienced these things? If so, how are they to use? >>>> >>>> Fred >>>> >>>> Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services >>>> ---------------------------------------------------------- >>>> http://www.usenet.com >>> >> Thank you, Andy. >> I will see if I can adjust the bottom of the ramp. If not I will take >> it to the tech and let him do it. >> I will try the foam. >> Thank you again. >> Fred >> >> Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> http://www.usenet.com > >After a week (or even a few days, try dropping the ramp. You may find it >intolerable (then put it back), or you may find that the ramp is a nuisance. >This is a real personal preference issue. > >Paul R > > >** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** Paul, I ended up dropping it. It seems fine for me that way. Fred Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com
From: Tiger_Lily on 10 Aug 2008 11:54
Sparky wrote: > On Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:37:26 -0400, Sparky <invalid(a)example.com> > wrote: > >> I picked up my CPAP machine yesterday. I am using the nasal pillows >> with a chinstrap. > > snip > >> The CPAP tech recommended a u-shaped piece of tape that semi-encircles >> the mouth. I found a source for these on the internet. Has anyone >> here experienced these things? If so, how are they to use? >> >> Fred >> >> Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> http://www.usenet.com > > OK, I got the chin strap adjusted and it made my jaw joint hurt like > crazy. I bought some tape. I put a piece from my chin up to my cheek, > just barely grazing the corner of my mouth, pulling the tape so as to > pull the flesh of my face upwards thereby putting closing pressure on > my lips. I repeated up the other side. If I look in the mirror there > is a "V" shape of tape with the bottom point of the "V: in the middle > of my chin. My lips are cradled within the "V". My face is pushed up > so that my lips are pressed shut. I can still blow out, but I must > exert more pressure than the CPAP to do it. > This worked absolutely great for me. I have had two nights of wondeful > sleep. What a blessing. > Thanks to all of you for your support, encouragement and ideas. > I could not have prevailed without it. > Fred way to go Fred ! ! ! sounds like you have everything under control one comment....... now, i'm not the 'average' CPAP user....... it took me a good 6 MONTHS to adjust to the gear, and keep the mask on all night long........... most CPAP'ers adjust much sooner than that the ONLY side affect of untreated sleep apnea is a sudden heart attack i kept remembering THAT tidbit, while pulling thru to adapt to the CPAP good luck! -- kate |