Got a full face mask from my doc today....tried it with a CPAP in the office and it feels much better for me than the nose mask....but I will wait to see how it works at home.
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Not gonna tell you that you're gonna love it...easier to tolerate...but HUGE difference from the one that doesn't cover your mouth. Sweet dreams!! :-) :-)
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Anything that keeps my intestines from inflating and making me look 6 months pregnant will be an improvement Mac! :-)
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Best of luck, Tom.
I started with the full face mask and it's worked fine for me.
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Hi,

Sorry for asking but did you get this information some where or you are guessing its air in your stomach?
The reason I'm asking is, I didnt sleep with my machinre for a while becuase I need to go for a new test. I think the Inhale is to strong, 20.0 (the Exhale is 16.0 ) And its waking me all night. This past week I decided to go back on the machine becuase I feel very week and have a had a bad cold. So i decided I'll try it, it didnt help much, the cold is almost gone but the upset stomach symtoms got even worse. I feel like somethings wrong with my stomach. Not sure if its constipation, viral, who knows what. I eat regular and use the bathroom. But I feel very gasy. I feel like something is really going on. Could it be inhaling air? havnt used the machine for three days.




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With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long.

Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face?
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Its a medium face mask



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Ever try one of those slings to keep your mouth closed while you sleep, or do you think the machine is just too forceful?
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I went to a full face mask as I couldn't bring myself to wear a sling. (I'm ugly enough as it is. )
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I have seen myself in both the sling and the mask, and neither is very sexy, AL. :-) :-)
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:-)

With the mask I have Alina convinced I'm a fighter pilot! :-)

Whatever works!
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I am asking my doc for a Darth Vader CPAP Mask. :-)
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Welcome to the club, Tom. Hope it's getting better for you.
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Thanks Ricky...it was hard to tell if there was any improvement until I had to sleep w/o the mask one night. I think it is starting to make a difference.
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Takes a little while to get used to. Wait a few months and then try to sleep without it. :-)
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That's really good news Tom!

And, you gotta admit -- when you are wearing that mask, that's a real look, isn't it! Really attracts the ladies :-)
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No, it's the fact that everytime you fart in bed at night you mumble "FOX TWO!"
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Especially ones that have a thing for Hannibal Lector, Michael. :-)
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That must be it! My wife is turned on my by Hannibal Lector look! (At least she's still turned on :-))
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How about a Pee Wee Herman mask..



Not a thread jack, I'm scheduled for a sleep study soon, going back to reading this thread.
Peace out.
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