azgirl
Senior member
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2014
- Messages
- 961
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 12/2013
- Country
- US
- State
- AZ
- City
- Tucson
I've been using bipap for almost 3 months and this problem seems to be getting worse. After about 3 hours I wake up with a mouth so dry that it is scary. Tongue feels stuck to roof of mouth, hard to swallow. Then I have to take it off, which then results in headache later.
The machine is Respironics AVAPS
I'm using the mask that goes over nose only called Wisp
It is really dry here in AZ - may be factor
I do use med mj before bed which I'm thinking drys mouth, too, but puts me to sleep and keeps cramps away
What I've done:
- turned humidier on machine to top setting = 5
- use chin strap to help mouth stay closed
- use Biotene to brush teeth and rinse mouth with before bed
Any ideas?
The machine is Respironics AVAPS
I'm using the mask that goes over nose only called Wisp
It is really dry here in AZ - may be factor
I do use med mj before bed which I'm thinking drys mouth, too, but puts me to sleep and keeps cramps away
What I've done:
- turned humidier on machine to top setting = 5
- use chin strap to help mouth stay closed
- use Biotene to brush teeth and rinse mouth with before bed
Any ideas?