sleep apnea

I have sleep apnea and i been having sleep apnea about 13yrs. now i been on a c-pap machine for a long time now. i just found out that i have autonomic neuropathy.could this be why my legs are hurting at night. could sleep apnea have cause this.

[Steven Y Park, MD]

There's no known cause and effect that we know of, but there is a known association between obstructive sleep apnea and autonomic dysfunction.

[sunnyshulkin]

What alneratives are there to the silicone full masks for sleep apnea. I have an allergic reaction..blisters, pimples, red splotches.
Someone suggested a rubber mask. Another said a skin medication. Can you offer me advice?