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Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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Getting Another Sleep Study - Finally!

RascalFlattsFan
RascalFlattsFan
It's been 10 years since my first and only sleep study. I finally got my PCP to order another one. I was told not to bring my current machine or mask if I'm interested in getting new stuff. I certainly want to see what's out there in mask world. I hate the marks the straps leave on my cheeks. And the straps almost always slide off my head. I started out with a full face mask but then my mother started using nasal pillows so I switched too. I hope there is something new on the market that will help my face and make the straps easier to deal with.

I'm the first person who tells anyone and everyone to forget their ego and wear the damn mask to save your life. But I'm also not happy with the side affects. I'm also so tired during the day again. It's like I'm not getting a good sleep anymore. Sorry to be rambling like this. I'm excited to get a new mask. Wish me luck! I'm going on the 15th of March!! I hope the old adage "beware the Ides of March" doesn't jinx me!!
Tez62
Tez62
RascalFlattsFan, there are heaps of new masks out there with more coming out each day. Maybe try to do some research online before you go. You will need to try them on but at least get some idea's.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Good luck with your new study.

I have one of those new full face masks that cover nose and mouth but does not go up higher than my nose. I only have marks when I first get up.

When I think "ides of march", I think of that song "I'm your vehicle"...

So maybe your next cpap machine "will take you anywhere you want to go".

rkc
RascalFlattsFan
RascalFlattsFan
thanks everyone who replied. I'm going in with an open mind about what's best for me, not necessarily what looks the nicest lol I'll let you guys know how I make out ;)
RascalFlattsFan
RascalFlattsFan
I think some Irish Gremlin's messed me up. It's been very warm in PA for March and allergies are up too. Plus I think I have my husbands cold - I could NOT breathe through my nose! I should have cancelled the sleep study but I didn't. They set me up without anything to prove I actually do have sleep apnea. Which I do since they came in right away and put a mask on me. The pressure was set at 5.....and I'm used to 15. Since I couldn't breathe anyway, this was aggrevating. Finally fell into a deep enough sleep to warrent moving up to 15 bi-pap with an exhale of 8. Not much choice of masks there. They gave me the newest nasal mask to try. Seems OK, no marks on my face that I could see. I guess I'll have to talk to the people that bring out the equipment,ask about different masks.
RascalFlattsFan
RascalFlattsFan
The end result was I should have waited until I got some meds from my doc before going in for the sleep study. I tried to buy something over the counter but......I didn't know what to buy. I'm a mess :(
I'll let you know what the results are :)