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Originally Posted by mr_chin
I tried the CPAP for a month with 2 different masks. Couldn't sleep more than 3 hours before taking them off. I keep waking up with the sense that I am wearing it and extremely uncomfortable.
I took the machine back and the specialist told me to go see my dentist for an oral appliance that helps with OSA. However, these are usually not covered by insurance and can be in the thousands of dollars.
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Depending on what company you use will depend on how much service they will provide to get you into the right mask and pressure set-up. I used Westcare in Coquitlam and I tried about ten different masks and slowly increased my pressures to where I needed them in order to get used to sleeping with the mask.
Yes, their prices are higher than buying online - but the service to get my needs set-up correctly was invaluable as I need this machine to prevent heart and brain issues. If you require a CPAP, I recommend you find a specialist that will work with you to make a CPAP work for you. Your health, your choice.