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emmjem,
Good luck on 22nd December. I have been using my CPAP (from Papworth) since 5 November and have done better than I thought, other than a few days when a cold and the face mask did not seem compatible, I will spare the full explanation as I am sure you can imagine what the consequences are.
I would recommend the following:
1. While you are at Papworth try both the full face mask and just the nazal version, even if you sleep with your mouth open normally it is worth a try.
2. Also ask for a humidifier. I needed one after a few days as it tends to dry your mouth out without it for example. You need distilled water for it. Papworth posted mine after a few days, no charge for any of the equipment of course.
3. Also if you travel abroad ask for a letter you can show security at airports, they have them in various languages. I have flown twice with mine in hand luggage without any problem.
Not the xmas pressie you had in mind I guess,but it shoudl prove to the best you may get, you will be surprised how much better you feel after just one nights better sleep that the CPAP should provide. Whilst wearing a mask at night is not anyones preferred mode of dress I can assure you the very mild discomfort you bare for a few minutes before getting off to sleep is well worth how much better you feel in the morning.
I have found I only wake up once or twice instead of three or four times before and cannot believe how it has changed my quality of life already. My appetite has reduced, I am not exhausted all the time, therefore have energy for exercise (rare for me in recent years indeed). My GP has confirmed my blood pressure has reduced and if it is still lower in Jan and I have lost some more weight he will reduce the medication I am on.
I hope this provides some reassurance and I can confirm the staff at Papworth are excellent and are very helpful whilst you attend for CPAP fitting and are easily contacted by phone for later advice.
Best of luck
Neil
emmjem,
Good luck on 22nd December. I have been using my CPAP (from Papworth) since 5 November and have done better than I thought, other than a few days when a cold and the face mask did not seem compatible, I will spare the full explanation as I am sure you can imagine what the consequences are.
I would recommend the following:
1. While you are at Papworth try both the full face mask and just the nazal version, even if you sleep with your mouth open normally it is worth a try.
2. Also ask for a humidifier. I needed one after a few days as it tends to dry your mouth out without it for example. You need distilled water for it. Papworth posted mine after a few days, no charge for any of the equipment of course.
3. Also if you travel abroad ask for a letter you can show security at airports, they have them in various languages. I have flown twice with mine in hand luggage without any problem.
Not the xmas pressie you had in mind I guess,but it shoudl prove to the best you may get, you will be surprised how much better you feel after just one nights better sleep that the CPAP should provide. Whilst wearing a mask at night is not anyones preferred mode of dress I can assure you the very mild discomfort you bare for a few minutes before getting off to sleep is well worth how much better you feel in the morning.
I have found I only wake up once or twice instead of three or four times before and cannot believe how it has changed my quality of life already. My appetite has reduced, I am not exhausted all the time, therefore have energy for exercise (rare for me in recent years indeed). My GP has confirmed my blood pressure has reduced and if it is still lower in Jan and I have lost some more weight he will reduce the medication I am on.
I hope this provides some reassurance and I can confirm the staff at Papworth are excellent and are very helpful whilst you attend for CPAP fitting and are easily contacted by phone for later advice.
Best of luck
Neil
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