CPAC

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Hi Ellie:

 

I have been doing a lot of net research over the past few days, and this is a

concern for me; I am going in for a " CPAP Challenge " sleep study next week to

see

if I can tolerate the machinery. Some people can handle it better than others,

for several reasons.

 

Does your machine " ramp " the air pressure? Do you have humidification? What

sort

of mask are you using? Is the pressure/cycle ratio matching your breathing

pattern?

 

All these things seem to be issues, and most have several solutions, I

understand. It might also be that it is the concept as much as the reality that

is making you feel claustrophobic and suffocating. In addition to mechanical

adjustments, I would suggest that you try some hypnosis to support you with your

breathing and tolerance of your treatment. I have gotten so many positive

emails

in the past few days from folks who talk about how this therapy has changed

their

lives for the better that it has erased much of my initial trepidation.

 

I'd also like to share a URL for SleepNet, the Sleep Apnea forum where I have

found a lot of good info and support following my diagnosis of OSA. Maybe it

can

be helpful for you, too:

 

http://www.sleepedu.net/forums/apnea/apneainf.html

 

Sending positive thoughts and energy to you,

Crow

" Look for Rainbows in the Darkness "

 

GRANDMABEAR712 wrote:

 

> Florie,

> I'm having problems getting use to the CPAC. How did your husband get over

> that? I have claustrophobia. I feel like I'm going to suffocate with it over

> my nose and mouth. Please help!!!!!!!

> Ellie

>