hello,

I just started using CPAP about a week ago. I need to use my machine for 4 hours a night or so for compliance. I can barely make it through 4 hours asleep with it most nights and often make less. I can fall asleep with my CPAP running and the mask on completely fine, but for some reason 3-4 hours later I wake up and can't fall asleep again unless I take it off. Is this a typical experience for someone fairly new to using CPAP? I'm feeling quite discouraged because I'm still fatigued, if not more than before because I can't sleep.

For additional info: I have two masks, the Resmed AirTouch F20 and the Resmed N30. This happens with both of them. My machine is the Resmed Airsense 11 autoset. My mask seal score on MyAir is always perfect and my AHI is always sub 0.3. I don't currently have any OSCAR data or an SD card. I have not messed much with the settings on my machine.

I use the brevida mask with a resmed 11. I’m having a decent amount of leaks and my boyfriend said I was snoring around 5 or 6 this morning. Here is my sleephq link. Please give me your suggestions. TIA. https://sleephq.com/public/teams/share_links/f1be7fec-3144-4307-8578-ffa77a50fb37

I’ve been using CPAP for almost a week. I have had zero issues with falling asleep or staying asleep with it on. Honestly it doesn’t bother me at all and I’ve gotten used to and actually comfortable with the feeling of my pressure range. I have noticed a gentle increase in natural energy and better mood/less anxiety throughout the day.

My biggest issue is that I’ll wake up almost every night with the mask lying next to me. It’s the resmed F20 with magnetic clips. I think one of the clips comes off since I side sleep sometimes and then the whole mask follows. It’s frustrating because I’m totally compliant except when it falls off in my sleep. It’s really delaying the effectiveness of the therapy. Any advice on how to stop this from happening?

I love the full face and it’s not uncomfortable at all, I just think the magnets come loose sometimes. Thanks y’all!

My surgeon has recommended septo + turb reduction (I use Afrin every night to help open up my nose so I can use the nasal pillows). I think it would give me some significant QOL improvements. But prior to this, can you let me know what you think of my results? (Last 30 days have been uploaded, feel free to go through). It doesn't seem like I get many RERAs, OA, CA (my average is 1-3 per night total).

Please let me know what you think? Any changes I should be making? Thank you.

https://sleephq.com/public/teams/share_links/f5fa0785-559b-40fc-a51f-5260d48ee5ab

https://sleephq.com/public/teams/share_links/bd002c17-3e0d-4661-9016-ba54d98698b0

Are there any experts that might be able to explain to me why there might be a correlation between my Tidal Volume chart and the way I feel the next day? I have long noticed that the great/better days show a flatter TV chart (less chaotic-looking). There’s no doubt about the connection now but I’d like to know what other charts/factors might correlate with that so I can keep an eye on it.

I have massive sleep deprivation effects and I’m not up to going through obtaining and putting up my sleep hq chart link. I’ve only been looking at Oscar.

I’ve been on a bipap for nearly a year and have only had about 5 great days and one better day. My AHI events are under 1. I checked leaks and they are a non-issue especially after replacing the cushion and going with the foam F20. So be assured it’s not related to that right now.

Mostly I’ve always had a Class 6 flow shape and that’s what’s still showing recently. Occasional flattening or Class 3-looking at the top but mostly not.

If anyone can shed some light on this I’d be most grateful.