Okay I should say he has tryed to use it . I dont meen to sound like he got the cpap and left it in the box or anything. he used it at first but he just didnt give himself enoguh time to adjust to it. so i have grown frustrated to the extream. it would slip off durring night and I would wake him have him put it on. but he would take it off a few mins later... and leave it off rest of night. now maybe he will use it if he remebers to or feels like putting it on and in his sleep takes it off . like he falls alseep and then 20 mins later he takes it off but he isnt awake. weird to explaine. but I am fed up with the snoring and the worries. I guess I should just think of it as a medical conditon maybe I dont know I am probly due some good nights sleep ...would help lose the frustration and anger. thanks for listening .
Peace BMW.

Me too, Pamster: I'm tired all day. Ugh.

So I talked to the doc about it and had my thyroid levels tested. Turns out my thyroid is doing okay.

But he wants me to sleep with a clothespin on my finger. Okay, one of those BloodOx thingies.

I reminded doc that I've tried the whole CPAP thing (wore it for 1 year) ... but he said if my oxygen level were low, he'd have me sleep with oxygen.

Anyone ever try this instead of the CPAP?

Nope never tried that, but I am back to using my cpap again. I feel a LOT better now that I have had a couple of good night's of sleeping. Unfortunately I had a zit appear after I used the new mask, I think it was already about to pop through and was due to the sore I developed from the larger sized mask.

Anyway I am feel so much better. I do understand how some folks can't use the machine through the entire night, but I try really hard to because I totally stop breathing all the time during the night.

Thanks for al the replies everyone, I didn't want to post until I was using it again and now I am happily for the moment.

Good luck with your DH's using the CPAP BMW, I hope something gives and he's able to use it again consistantly, no one should have to sleep angry and I know my DH used to get angry when we shared a bed, I have slept alone now for over eight years and I kinda like it. LOL!

i too am having trouble using my cpap machine..they gave me a new type of mask that doesn't cover your face you stick 2 tubes up your nose and strap it to your head..it is ok for a short time and then my nose starts to ache-- also the vent to let out air is very loud. they came and adjusted it and i don't know.. i am so tired of using the machine but do know that i need it...so tired all day and somewhat awake thru the night. the dr gave me provigil 200 mgs and it helps some but co-pay is expensive so i don't take them everyday. usually when i have appts to keep. then he increased it to 250 by taking another half later on in the day.. helps but not great.. i feel my depression also stops me from using the cpap...at times i just don't seem to care much anymore.. good luck with all...using it at least part of the time is ok at least you are getting some decent sleep once in awhile.... moonstar

Yes I can agree. I too have the "nose pillows" but man if they move, the hissing drives me nuts. I could not sleep at all the first couple of nights then I adjusted the straps.. and ...aaaahhhh quiet.

BUT if I want to lay on my side or on my stomach it gets in the way and hisses again. So, I only use it part of the night. Dont see much improvement but yet its good to have the air pressure.

I see the neuro this Thursday, we'll see what he says.
Take care everyone ~!

Jan

Just wondering: where do you find your itty-bitty pillowcases?

Twink.... hahahahaaa!!!

I MAKE them of course~!

Jan