Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Pugsy » Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:56 am

Oh crap...didn't know you were going to try the clock thing so soon and I should have warned you.

Yeah, we can fix it but it's going to involve erasing all the data on the machine before it will let you correct the date and change the clock.
Not a big deal. You have the data on the SD card already and already in SleepyHead.

ResMed machines won't let you go backwards with the clock when there is already data recorded during that time period.
And now with the date wrong...big mess.
Been there and done that myself but it fixable.

Take the SD card out of the machine because we don't want to accidentally erase the SD card contents.
Go into the menu area where you saw the clock stuff and look for the "Erase data" option.
Erase all the past data and then it will let you reset the date and change the clock.
Then put the SD card back in the machine.

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Waynefb2002 » Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:09 pm

Yes sorry, I should have got more instructions from you.
Right, ok.
I've taken the SD card out and made a note of settings.
So should I set it 12 hours forward (to 14th April 7am)
Or 12 hours back (to 13th April 7am)?

If I set it back to 13th at 7am, will that confuse the SD card data and/or sleepyhead? (Both of which will have data from that time.)
My guess would be that setting it forward would be the least confusey for all concerned (if it will let me!).

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Pugsy » Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:22 pm

I would wait until right before I go to bed...then make the changes.
That way less chance of there being any data within that date and time frame on the SD card to maybe confuse SH.

I would make the date correct and set the clock backwards 12 hours. See if that works out for you. You can always go forwards but can't always go backwards ...as you found out.

I don't remember if erasing data erases the settings...I don't think it does but do make a note of the current settings just in case.
I did mine on the S9...haven't done it on the AirSense 10.

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Waynefb2002 » Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:47 pm

It's ok, I erased the data (you were right, it didn't alter the settings) and it then let me wind everything forward by 12hrs.
Phew! Hairy moment there! :roll:

I don't know what the clinic will make of that - don't know if they remotely read the data off the sd card rather than the machine? It's also set to British summer time but heyho. Will blame the elves!

If I can keep ahi to less than 5 then I'll be very happy - your idea of the neck brace seems to have made a big improvement, so thank you.

It's certainly more comfortable to use now after the changes we made. I'll see how it goes using it for several consecutive nights. Hopefully I will adapt to it.

Just for the record, (in case anyone else reads this in future) I found that Palmer's cocoa butter lotion really helps with red marks. It's cheap too.

Right. Let's hope the AHIs stay nice & low & that I can get used to using it over the next few nights. With any luck sleepyhead will show the whole sleep now.
Thanks again for all your help.

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Pugsy » Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:00 pm

No...they can't use the SD card contents remotely...they use the machine stored stuff but they should already have what they need for the past and any new stuff will show up as usual but the times they see will be a bit weird looking to them if they even notice the times.

Most of the time all they look at is hours of use and the overall AHI...if they even look at that.

If they catch it and slap your hands for messing with things...well...that's all they can do. :lol:
It was just the clock you messed with and accidentally messed the date up. They will get over it.
You have proof of usage on the SD card...just make sure to not erase that SD card.

In fact I think I would make a copy of the SD card just in case the newly clean machine wants to screw with the SD card contents.
Mine didn't but I don't know what the AirSense will do.

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Waynefb2002 » Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:25 pm

I see. Well in terms of successful compliance data, it's from now onwards that really matters, now that we have low AHIs.
I don't imagine that theyre all sitting there glued to their Wayne's data computer screens!
If they had helped out a bit more I wouldn't have had to do all this on my own anyway.

I take a fresh copy of the SD card every time I look at sleepyhead - copy everything to a data stick then run sleepyhead off that.
I will archive that last one just in case.
Cheers.
Wayne

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Pugsy » Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:54 pm

Waynefb2002 wrote:
Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:25 pm
If they had helped out a bit more I wouldn't have had to do all this on my own anyway.
No kidding.
Waynefb2002 wrote:
Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:25 pm
I take a fresh copy of the SD card every time I look at sleepyhead - copy everything to a data stick then run sleepyhead off that.
I will archive that last one just in case.
You've got it well covered already. That last one before all the clock stuff changes is all you need is all you need to make sure you keep.

Wanna bet no one notices? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Waynefb2002 » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:36 pm

I reckon that's a bet you would surely win! :D

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by vinhbao » Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:40 pm

Waynefb2002 wrote:
Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:16 pm
Hmmmm. There is much to digest inwardly. Thank you.
I will certainly have a play with mask fitting again now that I know that it's supposed to 'float' (rather than be mashed!) - I have read that recommended post and also watched a few videos. Getting the mask comfortable would be a good start.

I don't know whether I'm hyperventilating. Have never even thought about that.
As for buying a variable pressure machine with my own money, unfortunately I don't have any...money that is. So that's not really an option for me unless I win the lottery or something! Well, you never know. :roll:

Certainly, the clinic have never offered that option. They don't seem to be questioning whether the pressure is right or not. I have told them how wretched I feel but they never took that as a prompt to reconsider pressure or other set up. I get the impression that thats a 'done deal' as far as they're concerned and I don't have the technical expertise to question these things.
I'm not familiar with the UK of course, but I'm guessing they are going with numbers. AHI of 3 is considered okay which means they think the current pressure is adequate, so they wouldn't be concerned about doing more.

How would they know if you touched the SD card?

Not sure what compliance requirements are there, but have you considered using it for part of the night? I know when my sister first had trouble adjusting the doctor told her to use it part of the night and that every little bit helped.

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by palerider » Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:59 pm

Waynefb2002 wrote:
Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:25 pm
I see. Well in terms of successful compliance data, it's from now onwards that really matters, now that we have low AHIs.
I don't imagine that theyre all sitting there glued to their Wayne's data computer screens!
If they had helped out a bit more I wouldn't have had to do all this on my own anyway.

I take a fresh copy of the SD card every time I look at sleepyhead - copy everything to a data stick then run sleepyhead off that.
I will archive that last one just in case.
Cheers.
Wayne
Sleepyhead makes a backup of the data it cares about from the sd card.

Also, You can change, in sleepyhead, where it cuts off the "day". it's under 'file/preferences/import', "day split time"

Sorry I wasn't quicker with the info, you'd already done the clock thing by the time I saw the post.

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Waynefb2002 » Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:26 pm

Thank you - kind of you to let me know anyway. Good to know I can do that in sleepyhead. I will have a play with it sometime then maybe change the machine clock back, but I think I'll leave that for now.
Sleepyhead is very good but seems like it does a lot of stuff and I guess it will take me a while to find my way round it.
Who'd have thought that having a kip could get so technical! :D
Best wishes
Wayne

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Waynefb2002 » Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:57 am

Greetings,
I've now done 6 consecutive nights. I feel absolutely terrible, like I've run full speed into a concrete wall! My vision is particularly poor - having big trouble focusing - had to dig out my old reading glasses which I haven't needed for years. Massive bags & creases under my eyes etc etc.
AHIs have been between 1.5 and 3 which is a big improvement (that's according to the machine's sleep report - haven't uploaded to sleepyhead for a few days). I've been getting at least 8hrs of uninterrupted sleep each night.
So, my question is - will I start to feel better soon? Being able to see properly again would be a real plus!
If I knew that this was normal and will pass soon, I will persevere - just need reassurance I suppose.
If this is not right though I would be grateful for a 'heads up'.
Thank you all - I'm very grateful to have your support.
Best wishes
Wayne.

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by MamaGord » Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:38 pm

I don’t know if it is right or not but I felt worse before I started feeling better. I still do feel tired but no where near as bad as the first two weeks.
Emily ~ happily married mom to 4
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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Pugsy » Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:58 pm

Any chance any air leak is making it to your eyes?

See a doctor....eye doctor...we don't mess with our eyes and ears and wait long for those problems.

See your doctor about feeling so horrible. Not everything can be caused by sleep apnea and thus can't be fixed by cpap.

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Re: Please help! Newbie - big problems adapting to CPAP

Post by Waynefb2002 » Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:17 pm

I don't think it's leaking into my eyes but will do another mask fit anyway.
Seems my blood pressure is fluctuating as well. So have made an appointment with my Dr for Friday. S/he can refer me to specialist if necessary.
Thanks both.
Wayne