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by ameriken
Fri Jun 24, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics AutoSV Advanced acting up?
Replies: 16
Views: 5721

Respironics AutoSV Advanced acting up?

I started using this machine about 2 weeks ago for OSA, CSA, and other SBD's. When I am falling asleep, I like how it responds to and assists my breathing. When I inhale, it increases pressure and when I exhale, it decreases pressure. However, I've recently noticed something that I don't know if is ...
by ameriken
Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hi Everyone!! im new!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3592

Re: Hi Everyone!! im new!!

Thanks Pugsy, I hope it does eventually get better. I'm tired of being tired
by ameriken
Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hi Everyone!! im new!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3592

My pet theory is that my body was actually getting the effective rest it needed from sleep, as opposed to the trauma it was suffering sans CPAP, and was sending me signals that I needed lots more of that good sleep. One or two nights isn't enough to undo all the sleep deprivation and physiological ...
by ameriken
Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Especially for newly diagnosed - Dealing with Change
Replies: 245
Views: 702832

Re: Especially for newly diagnosed - Dealing with Change

The emotional phases we go through are shock, denial, depression, and acceptance. Hi everyone, I'm brand new to this forum as well as a mask and machine. Though, I must be strange because I did not experience the above phases, I jumped right to acceptance. When I got the diagnosis, I was relieved. ...