May
24
2010
How long does it take for you to feel a difference when using a CPAP machine for sleep apnea?
Posted by: Alan in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, tags: Apnea., Cpap, Difference, Feel, Long, Machine, Sleep, Take, Using
I started using my machine last night and I’m just wondering how long it usually takes before you could feel rested when you wake up.
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May 24th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
My sis uses it and she says it takes about a week. But the first night she did feel some better. Good luck! AND wear your device!! VERY important..Hey we named hers Snorkel. so keep your snorkey on!
May 24th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
My dad got one of those. He noticed an immediate difference. They night he got it was the best night’s sleep he had in years.
May 24th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
CPAP should give you relief in the first few days. It’s going to take your body a while to adjust to the normal levels of oxygen
Congratulations however. You’ve done your body a huge favor by starting CPAP. You’ve reduced your risk of heart disease, lung disease, and so much more!
May 24th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
You should notice difference quickly unless you just can’t get comfortable. I had problems getting a good mask fit. Making the mask tight made it worse but I had to switch to a different make of mask before I got my best sleep. (Resmed Ultra Mirage) I also had to add a humidifier because my sinuses got dried out. You also may have to change what position you sleep in — face down with a mask doesn’t work too well. The snoring stopped right away but sleeping with a mask and hose took some getting use to.
There are a lot of people who have gone through the process of becoming a “hose head” and you can learn from their experience. Good Luck!
May 24th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
it’ll take you at least a month to get used to it (like a habit), it’s just unnatural to have air blowing in your face, BUT make note when 2 months is up, you should feel better (less tired) & will probably sleep less but feel well rested,
HANG IN THERE
if in 2 months you don’t feel better, call your doctor ASAP, because something is Wrong, maybe pressure or Leakage from your mask