tell us more, failing to benefit is often caused by mouthbreathing with a nose only mask

YES THE MASK THAT I USE IS RESMAID WHICH IS THE NOSE ONLY NOSTRILS MASK .SO U THINK THAT IS THE REASON .
MAY BE I SSHOULD CHANGE THE MASK

http://www.westerndrug.com/Catalog/Online-Catalog-Product/2671/Swift-Fx

I PUT THE PIC OF THE MASK THAT I USE .

ray, welcome, first you need to use it consistently, as soon as you go off your CPAP within a couple of days you will be back where you were at the start. The mouth breathing could be a problem but you would know, it would make that awful noise when you open your mouth. You can try a chinstrap to try to keep your mouth closed as much as possible. If your a mouth breather you will probably need a full face mask. The most important thing is to keep going with it.
What brand and model machine do you have?

it is res med swift fx and the machine is resmed also

i think i need a different mask

thanks for ur help

tape your lips for a while to stop mouth breathing, a chinstrap wont always stop the lips parting in sleep
mouthbreathing with a nose only mask dries out your mouth which is noticed on waking

how do i tape my mouth , i like this mask but you are right my moth is dry and i do feel more tired

Hi Ray, it may be benificial to go back and consult your doctor. I use this mask with resmed machine also, have been since 4 years and I love it..I sleep really good nightly. But I don't skip nights....Also you can try using it during the day when you are beat, then check the results.

thanks

So far, I've only used mine off and on. I've noticed that I still feel tired and sleepy in the morning after using my cpap. However, it's a different feeling than when I don't use it. I have a full face mask as I often mouth breath due to sinus problems. But, after the last week, I've discovered that I most definitely do better with the cpap. I just need to get into the habit of using it. I wonder if that feeling of sleepiness is the body loving the fact of getting a proper nights sleep that it's craving more!

Hello Ray,

Tez gve you perfect advice. Your CPAP machine will need to be utilized every single night. It is not a therapy that will offer you any benefits by using it every now and then.

As Tez mentioned, once you stop using the CPAP machine, you will regress to where you started therapy very, very quickly, as in a day or two.

Please keep in mind that the machine needs to be used every single day and while you takes naps as well.

I believe CPAP users find the hardest part is finding the best mask that will work for them. Everyone has a different facial structure so you made end up hating a mask that works well for me and vice versa.

I would suggest hitting the Internet and trying different masks until you find one that you are comfortable with wearing nightly.

Take care,
TheWino

darlamyangel, I think you have answer your own question, "you use yours on and off", that won't work, you have to use it everytime you go to sleep even naps. It is and isn't a habit, the habit should be that you just automatically put it on when you get into bed to go to sleep, it shouldn't have to be a habit though as I'm sure you want to be around a long time to see your kids grow up. I should be a 'must do'. It will take you body quite a while to adjust as it has been sleep and oxygen deprived for a long time, keep at it.

I agree with Tez. If you're asleep, you should be using your CPAP. I read a few stories online from people pleading with CPAP users to use their machine EVERY time they go to sleep. Very sad stories like "my dear husband used his CPAP faithfully at night, but not when he took naps. He fell asleep in his recliner and died." If you don't do it for yourself, do it for those who love you.

I have to download info from my machine and take it to my neuro appts to prove my compliance. Used 100%, avg 10 hours. The knowledge that my doc is keeping track of my CPAP usage is what "keeps me honest" so to speak. I take antihistamine and decongestant every day and every night to keep allergies in check. I think I'm allergic to Florida. LOL.