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Topic: RE: Hi everyone - just got diagnosed
I was just dx in Jan this year and mine is set at 10 I use the one that goes over the nose and is padded. I also sleep on side, sometimes back or stomach. I have no problem with mine.
Robin from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Distal gastric bypass 7/28/09
6 month supervised diet done lost over 50 lbs pre-surgery
My facebook page is: www.facebook.com/robinfrommilwaukee (just put that you are from OH in message to add you to my facebook)
August 2010 weight 138 lbs lost of 179.5 lbs but gain again since my gallbladder surgery Oct 2010 range recentlly my weight got up to 166 and I was in freak mode. I am now down to 152.6 hoping to get back to 135 and started generic wellbutrin
Distal gastric bypass 7/28/09
6 month supervised diet done lost over 50 lbs pre-surgery
My facebook page is: www.facebook.com/robinfrommilwaukee (just put that you are from OH in message to add you to my facebook)
August 2010 weight 138 lbs lost of 179.5 lbs but gain again since my gallbladder surgery Oct 2010 range recentlly my weight got up to 166 and I was in freak mode. I am now down to 152.6 hoping to get back to 135 and started generic wellbutrin
Topic: RE: Mouth opens now and didn't before surgery
My mouth isn't opening but I do wake up very very dry ... it's do to taking in less fluid.
I just keep water by the bed to take a drink.
I just keep water by the bed to take a drink.
Life can be amazing - enjoy it one little victory at a time 
http://kats-losing-it.blogspot.com/
Topic: RE: Dry Mouth
Please DO NOT adjust the pressure settings on your own .... that can make things so much worse in the long run. Call your Doctor .. If you feel you need a higher setting please let a professional come out and do it.
Also if you tamper with the machine and there is a problem ... insurance may not pay for the repair or replacement.
As far as the dry mouth from mouth breathing goes ... I know this will sound silly but get a chin strap. I wore it for the first 3 weeks I was on the bipap and it trained me to keep my mouth shut when I sleep.
I have been on the bipap now for 6 years and I couldn't sleep without it. I love my machine :)
Also if you tamper with the machine and there is a problem ... insurance may not pay for the repair or replacement.
As far as the dry mouth from mouth breathing goes ... I know this will sound silly but get a chin strap. I wore it for the first 3 weeks I was on the bipap and it trained me to keep my mouth shut when I sleep.
I have been on the bipap now for 6 years and I couldn't sleep without it. I love my machine :)
Life can be amazing - enjoy it one little victory at a time http://kats-losing-it.blogspot.com/
Topic: RE: a cold and cpap
I use the vicks inhaler until I can get at least one nostril clear then I put the bi-pap right on and it keeps me clear for the rest of the night. :)
Life can be amazing - enjoy it one little victory at a time http://kats-losing-it.blogspot.com/
Topic: RE: Dry Mouth
I forgot to mention that, at some of the support groups, they get representatives from the respiratory therapy companies that provide the CPAPs and assorted paraphernalia; they're a valuable resource for information. Also, the group, or sometimes even the reps, give out samples if you tell them that you're having a problem with your current mask. It pays to make friends with them! 
Good luck.
Good luck.
Topic: RE: Dry Mouth
I have the allergies under control now after many years of experimenting with treatments. I am told that once I get to where I can use the CPAP all night and sleep I should be fine. For now I am on PRVigil for the tiredness. It has helped a lot. I do need to take more time to be sure the machine and hoses are clean everyday.
Thank you for all your help. I will check with my doctor to see if there are any local support groups.
Trible
May God give me peace to greet each day as it comes.
May God give me peace to greet each day as it comes.
Topic: RE: Dry Mouth
The number of hours that you sleep are not indicative of good, restful sleep. If you do not go into REM sleep for the appropriate length and number of times, you will definitely feel tired. That kind of fatigue also leads to obesity and depression. If your brain can't work properly, then neither can the rest of you.
You definitely need to see an allergist and not give up until you get the right medication for your particular needs. Don't be intimidated by the doctor but simply let the doctor know what you've tried and what has happened as a result. I've gone through a number of sprays, pills and inhalers and have used them singly or in combination. Different times of the year require a different regimen. I suggest that you keep a daily log for a year so that you know what's going on during the different seasons. (A room humidifer would probably help, but you must be sure to keep the tank clean and free of mold.)
You should also be sure that the water reservoir, tubes and mask of your CPAP are kept immaculately clean. You could be infecting yourself with mold if it is allowed to grow in the tank and/or the tubes. Clean it with plain white vinegar on a daily basis. Also, make sure that you only use distilled water in your reservoir.
There seem to be a number of apnea doctors in your area, and I would check with them about a support group. The place where you were tested should also have information.
Please feel free to contact me if you want to "chat". Also, take a look at these links to see if they're of any help. Good luck.
You definitely need to see an allergist and not give up until you get the right medication for your particular needs. Don't be intimidated by the doctor but simply let the doctor know what you've tried and what has happened as a result. I've gone through a number of sprays, pills and inhalers and have used them singly or in combination. Different times of the year require a different regimen. I suggest that you keep a daily log for a year so that you know what's going on during the different seasons. (A room humidifer would probably help, but you must be sure to keep the tank clean and free of mold.)
You should also be sure that the water reservoir, tubes and mask of your CPAP are kept immaculately clean. You could be infecting yourself with mold if it is allowed to grow in the tank and/or the tubes. Clean it with plain white vinegar on a daily basis. Also, make sure that you only use distilled water in your reservoir.
There seem to be a number of apnea doctors in your area, and I would check with them about a support group. The place where you were tested should also have information.
Please feel free to contact me if you want to "chat". Also, take a look at these links to see if they're of any help. Good luck.
Topic: RE: Dry Mouth
I will have to look into the chin strap idea. I believe even ehen I lose weight I will need the CPAP. I have always had a problem of being tired even with 12 hours of sleep even when I was thin. I breath through my mouth because of allergies. I have since I as a kid, now it is more of a habit then anything, but when your asleep you revert to your old habits.
I will have to see if there is a support group in this area. I have not heard of one.
I will have to see if there is a support group in this area. I have not heard of one.
Trible
May God give me peace to greet each day as it comes.
May God give me peace to greet each day as it comes.
Topic: RE: VPAP machine for complex apnea
Ariela,
Thank you so much for the information! This is so new to me and with surgery coming up within a couple months it's a little overwhelming. Good info. I'm going in this morning to get my VPAP, so it should be interesting,
Thank you so much for the information! This is so new to me and with surgery coming up within a couple months it's a little overwhelming. Good info. I'm going in this morning to get my VPAP, so it should be interesting,
Sharon
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