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proskairos

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Pain: Some

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: Most

function: None

external_stress: Most

Stickman: all
Description:F43y
FM:4y Dx
by proskairos
See proskairos's full CPAP w/humidifier history

**Purpose:** Sleep Apnea *(Started Nov 20, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Efficacy	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Sep 08, 2010	Daily	?Can't tell	None	Never	A little
Apr 30, 2010	Daily	Major	Mild	Usually	Not at all

Date: Sep 08, 2010
Advice & Tips: It's not really difficult at all - I just hate the whole mask on my face idea.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Apr 30, 2010
Advice & Tips: When you first get your machine, don't be afraid to try on different masks. Move your head around, lay it on your hands (to simulate laying on a pillow) to get an idea how much slippage and air leakage there might be. Find one that is comfortable for you from the beginning, and you will have a MUCH better experience, and will be much more likely to start out compliant and stay compliant with using your CPAP machine. I'm seeing benefits already. I fall asleep faster, and wake up more easily. It's easier for me to stay awake during the day. I seem to manage my fibromyalgia pain more easily. I still hurt, I still struggle, and I still have a long way to go, but I definitely see improvement.
Cost: < $25 monthly

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