problems

[angied]

few things one is what is a ramp? what should i set it up to have had it on 5 but feels better on 10 (on rsd s9)also there is a 5 in blue and a 5 in yellow whats that about?(along with the rest of numbers in blue and yellow.
i also have a full face mask as sleep with my mouth open but 1st weeek was fine this week having lots of air leaks from mask its on ok just when i try and slepp on my side or move my head how do i stop this?

[angied]

*that should read resmed s9!

[Barely Awake]

Ramp allows you to build up to the pressure set for you, so you can drop off to sleep at a lower pressure if that helps. I am a straight in myself, but have been at it 7 years. Good luck!

[acebass]

Ramp

Ramp allows you to build up to the pressure set for you, so you can drop off to sleep at a lower pressure if that helps. I am a straight in myself, but have been at it 7 years. Good luck!

I have always used the ramp setting and I have been on CPAP for 8 years....I find it easier to drift off at a lower setting and have the pressure increase slowly....

[Barely Awake]

A lesson in that one size (setting) doesn't suit all

[acebass]

As far as leaks go (and I have never tried a full face mask so this is only whati found with nasal masks) try loosening the straps so that the mask seal moves with you. If you over-tighten the air will force a way out...

[Jannimay]

I have a full face mask and also share this problem on occasion. I tend to tighten the lower straps both sides - probably too much, but it does seem to help

[angied]

yes just found that out lol loosened it and was better

[angied]

well tried that last night again but at 3.30 the mask was thrown across the rood fed up with all the leaks and today so tired

[acebass]

well tried that last night again but at 3.30 the mask was thrown across the rood fed up with all the leaks and today so tired

I've been there too Angie, and very frustrating it is, but perseverence is the only way...best way to to get rid of frustrations is to come on here and have a little rant, someone will always offer a snippet of advice that may be useful and get you one step further on the road to compliance.

[Fredxx]

I bet there isn't a single CPAP user on the forum who hasn't had frustration with masks and leaks. Even those of us who have been using it many years (10 in my case) still get nights where the damned thing won't seal whether you loosen it or tighten it.

All I can really say is that it does get better. it is unlikely to get perfect, but it does get better. and for those times it gets frustrating, there is always someone on here who has been there and will share your rant; rant away whenever you need to!

[angied]

rang the clinic stopped using the biooil that i put on my face (duh!!) and is alot better still leaking a bit but nothing like it was