I has a face hugger.

[johno]

Tonight is my first night with a CPAP machine.

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[smeeeko.livejournal.com]

best wishes!

I'm sure you'll let us know how it went for you? (my hubby snores something serious too and nothing really works very well or often).

I would think the CPAP would keep you awake..

[dsmoen.livejournal.com]

The first couple of nights were all very disgusting sinus clean-out for me, but it was like having a new life by night #3.

I hope it works well for you.

If you have issues, there are a HUGE variety of possibilities for masks and headgear. A friend of mine with a beard and moustache prefers the nasal pillows. Based on his recommendation, that's all I've ever used.

[dsrtao]

I'm currently bearded and moustached, but because at night I'm a mouth breather, only a full face mask has ever been useful for me. YMMV, so if it doesn't help or you can't keep a good seal, try a different mask.

I started feeling good effects the very first morning. For the first month, I felt demonically supercharged.

[autographedcat.livejournal.com]

I find this chin strap worked wonders for me:

http://cpap-prime.com/tiara_ruby_chin_strap.htm

This is the mask I use:

http://www.resmed.com/en-us/products/masks/mirage_activa_nasal_mask/mirage-activa-nasal-mask.html?menu=products

(I am also full-mustache-and-bearded, but I have very few problems with the seal.)

[khanfused.livejournal.com]

The nasal pillows also don't work well if (like me) you have a deviated septum. (Bone inside the nose that grew funny)

[karisu-sama.livejournal.com]

Crapola. :( Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

Good luck, and I hope it keeps neither of you awake!

(For the past 25 years now R. intermittently snores like a chainsaw (due generally to allergies) but apparently does not appear to need one at this time...)

[johno.livejournal.com]

Actually this is a good thing and long delayed.

After a chat with friend whose symtoms nearly matched mine and his vast improvement with a CPAP machine, I finally talked to my doctor.

One thing I do love about Kasier, they will send you for a consult at your request if you c/l/a/i/m/ show any symptoms that justify the refferal.

Good luck with it!

[nagasvoice.livejournal.com]

The newer machines have ramping featuers that make it much easier to get used to them, but I barely bother with that now I'm used to it.
Besides trying different masks etc., you can also have the pressure levels adjusted for you and get a different humidifier.
Up here, Kaiser tends to send you to get a machine with cold humidifier. If yo find your sinuses are getting dried out & bloody nosies, ask for a humidifier that warms the water instead. That wets the air much more, I found it extremely helpful myself.

[keptwench.livejournal.com]

A stuffed plush alien (a la the movie with Sigourney Weaver) would look really cool on top of the mask. ;-)

[tsjafo.livejournal.com]

I hope it helps you. It has helped me. I had an the advantage of periodically "sucking rubber" for many years so I had no problem getting used to having something covering my face. Good Luck!

[ramblingmom.livejournal.com]

GOOD for you -- now how to I convince my spouse that he needs one.

[trektone.livejournal.com]

Pic, please! Of you wearing it, of course!

[warriorfoo.livejournal.com]

GOOD LUCK! If you ever need someone to talk to about the next few months (quite a process I here) my boy knows all about it. The love of the machine, the hate of the machine, the "I'm fine now I don't need it anymore state, the ah, "I'll be doing this for the rest of my life" and so forth...

[eac.livejournal.com]

Hey, here's hoping that it helps you sleep so much better that it transforms your life.

[autographedcat.livejournal.com]

Good luck! I know that my quality of life has improved *immeasurably* since I started sleeping with one.

[firedrake-mor.livejournal.com]

They may take a couple of nights to get used to, but they did me a world of good! I just wish I could've gotten my ex-wife to use one!

Welcome to the club

[fla-sunshine.livejournal.com]

I had one for about 15 years now - just hit the 1 year mark on my new improved version. It seems to work for me - hope it does for you too.

[xsongbirdx.livejournal.com]

Good luck! Hubbyass can't live without his now. It didn't even bother him the first night...slept like a log!