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    Humidifier & Mask / Cannot Sleep

    Hi all,

    Cannot sleep, no matter how tired I am.

    Today I was at my Sleep Clinic after my 2-week trial using the CPAP and was now given the RedMed S9 Elite pump and humidifier to use for the next 12-months. I have also got a new mask after the RedMed Mirage Quattro was rubbing against the bridge of my nose, almost making it split so started using a plaster with the mask.

    Now this is my first night with the humidifier and new mask (Sleepnet mojo full face mask) and my head is pounding, gums are tingling, cannot get this mask comfortable and I'm trying to force myself to sleep.

    I'm almost in tears as I'm so tired but just cannot drop off to sleep. I'm gonna ask my Sleep Clinic tomorrow for my old mask back.

    It is so hard to persevere when you are so uncomfortable - how on Earth is this going to work?
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    Try a ResMed Mirage Liberty mask if you can

    This has prongs which fit into the bottom of your nose so nothing to rub on the bridge.


    On the nights when you can't wear the mask (and there will be some) try using a few pillows to prop yourself up in bed which helps to stop your airways collapsing.
    ResMed S9 Autoset with humidifier and ClimateLine
    ResMed Mirage Liberty and Quattro Air masks
    Sinupulse

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Grumpy View Post
      This has prongs which fit into the bottom of your nose so nothing to rub on the bridge.


      On the nights when you can't wear the mask (and there will be some) try using a few pillows to prop yourself up in bed which helps to stop your airways collapsing.
      Cheers for this.
      I've now been to the Sleep Clinic again today and I now have my old mask but a new one. At least I could tolerate that mask.

      I know it's all learning all over again but I hate lying on my back and that's how I now start off in bed but much prefer sleeping on my side.

      Last night, the mask I had just made sleeping impossible plus I just couldn't fall off to sleep so stayed awake all night - even when I removed the mask, I still couldn't sleep.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Wesley949 View Post
        Cheers for this.
        I've now been to the Sleep Clinic again today and I now have my old mask but a new one. At least I could tolerate that mask.

        I know it's all learning all over again but I hate lying on my back and that's how I now start off in bed but much prefer sleeping on my side.

        Last night, the mask I had just made sleeping impossible plus I just couldn't fall off to sleep so stayed awake all night - even when I removed the mask, I still couldn't sleep.
        I can't sleep on my back at all I sleep on my left hand side 90% per cent of the time so I don't disturb the other half. I have tried quite a few masks but the one I really like at the moment is the Wisp mask it is so soft on the nose because it is silicone and does not intrude across the forehead so you can also sit and read with it on in fact I have already bought a replacement piece. So the new mask from the clinic of which we only receive once a year is still in it's package (for emergencies only). I now sleep between 7-9 hours I maybe wake up once a night to tweak the mask but no problem side sleeping at all.

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        • #5
          I use Sleepweaver and Pilairo and find no problem with side sleeping (which is not the same as having a sleep on the side apparently) but my silicone mask does sometimes slip to the accompaniment of a charming noise which I keep blaming on the dog (in a semi comatose flashback to an old joke). I find as long as I have a lot of leeway in the tube then no matter how I move the mask stays on, its when the tube wrestles with the corner of the duvet or pillow that tweaking is needed. Or is it twerking, never can tell those two apart.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by martin View Post
            I find as long as I have a lot of leeway in the tube then no matter how I move the mask stays on, its when the tube wrestles with the corner of the duvet or pillow that tweaking is needed. Or is it twerking, never can tell those two apart.
            To stop the wrestling/tweaking/twerking problem, you can buy a hose lift . I wouldn't be without mine now, and it's well worth the £20. http://www.eu-pap.co.uk/cpap-hose-lift.html
            Kind regards, Tricia

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            • #7
              But I enjoy the octopus wrestling, its the high point of my day

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              • #8
                Originally posted by martin View Post
                I use Sleepweaver and Pilairo and find no problem with side sleeping (which is not the same as having a sleep on the side apparently) but my silicone mask does sometimes slip to the accompaniment of a charming noise which I keep blaming on the dog (in a semi comatose flashback to an old joke). I find as long as I have a lot of leeway in the tube then no matter how I move the mask stays on, its when the tube wrestles with the corner of the duvet or pillow that tweaking is needed. Or is it twerking, never can tell those two apart.
                As suggested by Martin, the SleepWeaver can be great for side sleepers and it is also the first and only cloth based mask - ensuring that you experience minimal skin irritation or pressure marks. Check out the product page - http://www.eu-pap.co.uk/catalogsearc...&q=sleepweaver

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