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BiPAP but still groggy/foggy/tired - beachdude - 10-02-2022
Hi All,
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a few years ago and received a Resmed cpap machine. I didn’t really take it seriously and never really used my machine. I finally decided it was time to get healthy and started using the cpap, with less than desirable results. I was still sleepy and felt worse when I was using it then when I was not.
I decided to do another sleep study at a new sleep clinic (had moved since) and was prescribed a BiPap machine. My prescription says Resmed BiPAP 14/10 cmH20.
I bought the Resmed Aircurve 10 VAuto. It was set to Auto 14/10 PS 4.0.
I started using the machine regularly. However, the results are still less than great. I still wake up very groggy in the morning. It takes an hour to get out of bed and for the brain fog to get to a point where I can function somewhat normally. I am tired during the day, and use a lot of caffeine to keep me going.
I went back for a checkup at the sleep clinic and was told that everything looks good and I just need to keep using the machine and get used it to it more. I’ve been using it since July 8th.
A few other things that I have noticed:
-The humidity is set at 7. I empty the whole tank during 7-8 hours.
-There are some nights where I wake up with a completely dry mouth. I breathe through my mouth since I can’t get enough air through my nose.
-I am wondering if my mask leaks at night. It looks like I am right on the upper edge of “good” on average. I have tried many masks (Resmed F20, Dreamwear Full Face, Amara Full Face). The Resmed F30 seems to fit the best but it still requires a lot of adjusting and finding the “sweet spot” when I put it on.
Any suggestions? I am not sure what to do at this point.
RE: BiPAP but still groggy/foggy/tired - Brazen - 10-02-2022
You need to get those leaks under control for the machine to do it's job.
The F30 is a bit of a diva. Do you know if the leaks are happening around the seals or are you opening your mouth at night under the mask? Chin strap or taping would help with the latter.
Adjust the mask straps, try a different size cushion, or a different full face mask.
RE: BiPAP but still groggy/foggy/tired - Jeff8356 - 10-02-2022
beachdude,
There is a wiki page here to help you address mask leaks: http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php/Mask_Primer#Fitting_a_Mask
And some good tips further down that page.
I use the F30 also and it is a bit fussy...
RE: BiPAP but still groggy/foggy/tired - beachdude - 10-02-2022
Thank you for the warm welcome!
Is there anything else concerning in the data or is it all the mask leak?
I will review the guide, and probably try even more masks.
RE: BiPAP but still groggy/foggy/tired - Jeff8356 - 10-02-2022
Your screenshots have some data missing. OSCAR has a screenshot function, Windows F12, Mac fn+F12, or from the OSCAR menubar View > Take Screenshot
With those leaks it's hard to say. Try to get the leaks reduced as much as possible and re-post a screenshot after the reduction.