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by pickuptruck
Wed Apr 17, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie with very high pressure (21/17) - can't sleep!
Replies: 15
Views: 4117

Re: Newbie with very high pressure (21/17) - can't sleep!

You say you are using the ramp starting at 3. Many Many people have problems at 3 to 5 with feeling suffocated. Chang the ramp or get rid of the ramp and see the difference.
by pickuptruck
Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any problem with using someone elses machine?
Replies: 18
Views: 15126

Re: Any problem with using someone elses machine?

Everyone is started at 5 for the test. Your level could be anywhere. You should run the machine at 5 to 20 for at least the first night. The machine will only go as high as is needed to control apneas. After the first night you can check and see what the 95% pressure was and adjust accordingly.
by pickuptruck
Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Brand New User: APAP makes me MORE Tired!!
Replies: 51
Views: 7849

Re: Brand New User: APAP makes me MORE Tired!!

Is your sleep fragmented. Are you getting plenty of deep sleep. It does make a difference what your pressures are with APAP. you should adjust the pressures for 2 up and 2 down from your 95% level. You need to insure that you have enough room above for any spikes. If your levels are to wide the mach...
by pickuptruck
Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: At the end
Replies: 47
Views: 3639

Re: At the end

Everyone must remember that cpap treatment does not make you sleep well. It only allows you to sleep well. Other conditions must be treated as well.
by pickuptruck
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift FX mask
Replies: 8
Views: 1682

Swift FX mask

My DME is telling me that the Swift FX Mask is no longer available. Has anyone else heard this?
by pickuptruck
Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Allergy to CPAP machine
Replies: 88
Views: 29021

Re: Allergy to CPAP machine

Some people need more humidity not less for runny sinus. Each person is different. try all levels of humidity.
by pickuptruck
Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I want to scream and cry!
Replies: 15
Views: 3749

Re: I want to scream and cry!

Change Masks!!! Continue to change until you find the One that really works for you!!!
by pickuptruck
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep study for home
Replies: 3
Views: 997

Re: sleep study for home

What are your numbers? You may be on the machine, but it may need adustments.
by pickuptruck
Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can't stop blowing my nose
Replies: 5
Views: 2297

Re: Can't stop blowing my nose

If not a cold , then Did anything cause a change in the humidity level in your sleeping room up down? This can be a culprit.
by pickuptruck
Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: another sore nose issue
Replies: 4
Views: 1039

Re: another sore nose issue

You may have them to tight. They should be loose to the touch. The pillows inflate to seal.Some where here, there is a video explaining them. I use the FX and love them.
by pickuptruck
Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: new user swollen puffy eyes sneezing
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Re: new user swollen puffy eyes sneezing

It will not hurt anything to run the humidifier at 0. With enough room humidity you might want to leave the water tank empty with it set at 0.
by pickuptruck
Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to cpap...will throat irritation go away
Replies: 6
Views: 1885

Re: New to cpap...will throat irritation go away

you could have sinus drainage from humidity not set for your comfort.
by pickuptruck
Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sinus infection
Replies: 22
Views: 16821

Re: sinus infection

Humidity levels make a huge difference to the sinus. To clear up drainage you have to find your correct level of humidity. Room ambient humidity makes a huge difference. Go up and down with the humidity level until you find the level your sinus needs.
by pickuptruck
Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: new user swollen puffy eyes sneezing
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Re: new user swollen puffy eyes sneezing

You need to adjust the humidity. Some people need more some less. Need to adjust for your comfort level. Also ambient room humidity makes a huge difference.
by pickuptruck
Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: humidifier settings...
Replies: 14
Views: 11278

Re: humidifier settings...

Your mouth is open when you are asleep. Even with a full face mask, your mouth will dry out. Humidifier setting is dependent on the room humidity. Your sleep room is very dry.