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azureblue54 · 11-05-2009, 08:14 AM

I also have sleep apnea, and I have been using a CPAP machine since April of '08. I would not sleep without it now; it literally saved my sanity, I swear.
I use the Respironics nasal piece, in the petite size, that just fits over my nose, and yes, it's quite soft. It didn't take me all that long to get used to sleeping with my machine either. It's quiet, and I can barely hear it running. I can sleep on my side comfortably too. I just throw the hose up over the top of my brass headboard, and the weight doesn't distract from my ability to sleep then. Please look into a CPAP machine; don't let the appearance intimidate you.....they're well worth the time it takes to get used to them. I was so fatigued before I couldn't function and now I wake up bright and bushy-tailed...and it doesn't scare Riley either.

11-05-2009, 08:14 AM	#40
azureblue54 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WI Posts: 137	Me Too! I also have sleep apnea, and I have been using a CPAP machine since April of '08. I would not sleep without it now; it literally saved my sanity, I swear. I use the Respironics nasal piece, in the petite size, that just fits over my nose, and yes, it's quite soft. It didn't take me all that long to get used to sleeping with my machine either. It's quiet, and I can barely hear it running. I can sleep on my side comfortably too. I just throw the hose up over the top of my brass headboard, and the weight doesn't distract from my ability to sleep then. Please look into a CPAP machine; don't let the appearance intimidate you.....they're well worth the time it takes to get used to them. I was so fatigued before I couldn't function and now I wake up bright and bushy-tailed...and it doesn't scare Riley either.