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Dry mouth is what I've been struggling with. I really need a sleep solution. I wear my cpap 2-3 hours tops and get frustrated and take it off. I had an ablation for afib 2 weeks ago and really need to get this under control.
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@JasonS. I, too, suffer from what I call cotton mouth. Mine is from meds, & I chew gum all the time. Also have TMJ, but my dentist would never say stop chewing. Sipping water can help. I wish u well.
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@JasonS , I use a saline spray, and nose gel called AYR before putting on the mask it really, helps.
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I was just diagnosed with severe sleep apnea over a month ago. I got a cpap machine 4 weeks ago but I still can't get used to having something on my face. I don't feel safe when I wear it. I know that sounds silly but that is how I feel. I have 90 days to get used to it according to insurance. I am frustrated and can't have it on more than an hour or 2. Are there other devices out there that are easier to use in case I can't get used to the cpap? Any advice is appreciated.
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@dkstine hi. A thought occurred to me. Called Inspire. It's like a pacemaker implanted to help keep your airway open. I looked into it but don't qualify. My apnea isn't bad enough to get it. Um, do they need me dead before surgically implanting it?? A joke, just not funny. I wish u well.
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@dkstine Keep the CPAP but change the mask to a less invasive one such as nasal pillows.
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I was just diagnosed with severe sleep apnea over a month ago. I got a cpap machine 4 weeks ago but I still can't get used to having something on my face. I don't feel safe when I wear it. I know that sounds silly but that is how I feel. I have 90 days to get used to it according to insurance. I am frustrated and can't have it on more than an hour or 2. Are there other devices out there that are easier to use in case I can't get used to the cpap? Any advice is appreciated.
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Apparently afib and I have it.
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For me it is I cannot sleep or nap without my ASV machine even a 10min nap I quit breathing and immediately wake up before I started using them I was always tired had low blood oxygen upon waking headache etc. but I could pull off a 30min nap in my chair if the power is out I stay awake until the power is back on no rest when you wake up every 5 min
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Since sleep apnea can result in various symptoms and complications, Carenity wanted to hear from its members and get their opinions.
What is the symptom or complication of sleep apnea that is the most troubling?