How is it going with your CPAP Bob (and anyone else using one)? Do you still need to use it nightly?
I had a sleep study as my wife noticed my symptoms. I had no idea but I was always tired. Thought it was part of getting older, just life.
I've been using the CPAP since last Thursdy, so one week in. I have the nose one with 'pillows'. The least intrusive the nurse said. It does work well and I'm getting used to it. I can sleep through the night. Before I was up three and four times a night for peeing. Now I sleep through the night or get up once. The study showed I woke up 52 times per hour. Never entered REM sleep. With the CPAP I got REM sleep. I do feel better, but my nose is sore. I've been told that will go away once I'm used to wearing this thing.
My CPAP only needs a little distilled water added. Thankfully no oxygen tank like a coworker had to have.
For those using CPAP, do you travel with yours? Do you use it every night? It is not the nightmare I thought it would be ...actually it is awesome to get a real nights sleep for a change.
Thanks Dawg. My CPAP has a water reservoir that needs fresh distilled water nightly. I have to rinse it each morning so that it drys completely before using later that night.I travel all the time with one, I'd be miserable without it. If you get use to it you will NOT want to do a night without it!!!! I actually have 3 machines ..... my bed, nap room (I'm not ashamed I have a nap every now and then when I do work marathons in a upstairs bedroom beside my office) and my travel machine. I use a nasal mask. I haven't used a humidifier in years, only did it a few months and stopped using it. Only time I notice it is when we have long stints of dry weather and it's never too bad.
Thanks Dawg. My CPAP has a water reservoir that needs fresh distilled water nightly. I have to rinse it each morning so that it drys completely before using later that night.
Saying no humidifier does that mean your CPAP does not use distilled water?
I use it every night. 100% compliance. Average is over 6 hours per night. Home unit has a water tank, which is removable.How is it going with your CPAP Bob (and anyone else using one)? Do you still need to use it nightly?
I had a sleep study as my wife noticed my symptoms. I had no idea but I was always tired. Thought it was part of getting older, just life.
I've been using the CPAP since last Thursdy, so one week in. I have the nose one with 'pillows'. The least intrusive the nurse said. It does work well and I'm getting used to it. I can sleep through the night. Before I was up three and four times a night for peeing. Now I sleep through the night or get up once. The study showed I woke up 52 times per hour. Never entered REM sleep. With the CPAP I got REM sleep. I do feel better, but my nose is sore. I've been told that will go away once I'm used to wearing this thing.
My CPAP only needs a little distilled water added. Thankfully no oxygen tank like a coworker had to have.
For those using CPAP, do you travel with yours? Do you use it every night? It is not the nightmare I thought it would be ...actually it is awesome to get a real nights sleep for a change.
I've never seen a CPAP machine that had a permanently mounted humidifier. I think if you look closer it can be removed. I can tell right now you're doing what they recommend but 99% of users don't clean every day and I never did. When I did use it, I just filled it back up (yeah, distilled water). I know that's the biggest reason I quit using it, too much hassle ...............
My water reservoir is also removable. Sorry for the confusion.
My assumption is that the unit will not work without the water reservoir plugged into the machine...because the very first night I used it I did not have the water reservoir plugged all the way into the machine port and the machine error-ed.
If it will work, what is the diff between having the humidifier vs not using the humidifier?
I've been using my CPAP since I retired in 2000 and discovered I had sleep apnea. I think I'm on my third machine... and I use it every time I lie down to rest. Any time I leave the house for overnight travel my machine goes with me. I couldn't handle the pillows in my nose and have a mask that covers my nose. You'll learn to love the thing!
My water reservoir is also removable.
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If it will work, what is the diff between having the humidifier vs not using the humidifier?
I have problems going back to sleep after waking. One of the nice things about a CPAP is I can cover my head with the covers and it helps me go back to sleep. I couldn't otherwise without a CPAP ...................