Sleep Apnea Support Group
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.
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea a year ago. (142 events an hour).
I was also adjusted from 10 to a pressure of 15.
After my pressure was raised to 15 I have been doing great. About a month ago, I kept having mask leaks and went to the sleep dr with my card for him to read. He said I had a 38% leakage rate.
He ordered me a full face lif fit mask and I've only been using it a short while.
Lately, I have been really sleepy during the day. In fact, yesterday I was falling asleep while driving.
I have felt irritable and anxious too.
The dr said if I don't get better he wants to put me on provigil. I'm scared of taking that.
Anyway, I would like to know if it can take time for the new mask to help, if things can change with cpap therapy, and if my symptoms seem normal.
I really don't know what to do.
I wonder if my pressure needs adjusting.
Thanks!
I was also adjusted from 10 to a pressure of 15.
After my pressure was raised to 15 I have been doing great. About a month ago, I kept having mask leaks and went to the sleep dr with my card for him to read. He said I had a 38% leakage rate.
He ordered me a full face lif fit mask and I've only been using it a short while.
Lately, I have been really sleepy during the day. In fact, yesterday I was falling asleep while driving.
I have felt irritable and anxious too.
The dr said if I don't get better he wants to put me on provigil. I'm scared of taking that.
Anyway, I would like to know if it can take time for the new mask to help, if things can change with cpap therapy, and if my symptoms seem normal.
I really don't know what to do.
I wonder if my pressure needs adjusting.
Thanks!
you may need a chinstrap to stop jaw opening wide in sleep, so breaking mask airseal
some make a chinstrap from pantyhose!