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by vandownbytheriver
Sun Jun 09, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: looking for tricks to sleeping on my side...please!
Replies: 9
Views: 3251

Re: looking for tricks to sleeping on my side...please!

Bicycle generator seems the obvious solution... only engage on downhills along with braking, perhaps. Obviously try this rig before taking off. I still think there's no reason to change your sleep study to do this... make sure they record all sleep position data, as most do. Practice sleeping on you...
by vandownbytheriver
Sun Jun 09, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Are there any sources online to download CPAP firmware?
Replies: 3
Views: 575

Re: Are there any sources online to download CPAP firmware?

I don't want to RMA my machine because the only issue with it is its not receiving any updates. It's been tested at the DME clinic and despite it being connected to cellular data the update isn't being pushed to it. They tried everything and the manufacturer said they want to examine it and assess ...
by vandownbytheriver
Sat Jun 08, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: looking for tricks to sleeping on my side...please!
Replies: 9
Views: 3251

Re: looking for tricks to sleeping on my side...please!

The object is not to 'pass' the test... the thing should be able to tell your position, give it some of left, right, and back... it records separate AHI numbers for each, this tells the doctor things they want to know. When I went in for my lab titration the tech told me during the second half to sl...
by vandownbytheriver
Sat Jun 08, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Howdy. New forum member here
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Re: Howdy. New forum member here

Welcome! If you edit your profile to include your machine and mask (and anything else you want to) we'll know more about it and you. See mine (at the bottom of each post) for an example. When we need help we share graphs... I use both Oscar (free software) and SleepHQ (free website) to analyze the d...
by vandownbytheriver
Fri Jun 07, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can I use the Airsense 10 power supply with the AirMini?
Replies: 10
Views: 4454

Re: Can I use the Airsense 10 power supply with the AirMini?

As you've found, it works fine. When considering current capacity, excess is no problem.
by vandownbytheriver
Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Moving from AS 11 to Lowenstein PRISMA 20a
Replies: 10
Views: 814

Re: Moving from AS 11 to Lowenstein PRISMA 20a

jlsmithseven wrote:
Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:30 pm
I have a chance to get an aircurve 10 tonight. Do you think my therapy will be more comfortable with it than my airsense 11? I have small airways and I feel the ps support is most important for me.
I say yes... proof of pudding is in tasting, of course.
by vandownbytheriver
Tue Jun 04, 2024 6:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Moving from AS 11 to Lowenstein PRISMA 20a
Replies: 10
Views: 814

Re: Moving from AS 11 to Lowenstein PRISMA 20a

I have read about people having trouble with the transition to biPAP from APAP as well. Not sure of their main complaints but I do think it has to do with that timing. I think the majority said to put it on rapid response or whatever it was. I know that some people also ordered the wrong machine. M...
by vandownbytheriver
Mon Jun 03, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Moving from AS 11 to Lowenstein PRISMA 20a
Replies: 10
Views: 814

Re: Moving from AS 11 to Lowenstein PRISMA 20a

So the EPR 3 dips effective pressure to the Epap right. The bi level machine lives at one pressure? So if I had inhale at 10 and exhale at 6, it will live at 8? C/APAP lives at the high pressure... bi-level lives at the low pressure. C/APAP dips the exhales, bi-level punches up the inhales. C/APAP ...
by vandownbytheriver
Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed 11 Water Chamber Capacity Increaser
Replies: 4
Views: 413

Re: Resmed 11 Water Chamber Capacity Increaser

My Resmed 11 water chamber hits the min. mark and I wake up too early like clockwork. Have tried all settings. No joy. Some time ago I thought I saw a field expedient solution to increasing the water chamber capacity. I can't find it again and REALLY want to find it! Thanks. ClearSpring costs a cou...
by vandownbytheriver
Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Moving from AS 11 to Lowenstein PRISMA 20a
Replies: 10
Views: 814

Re: Moving from AS 11 to Lowenstein PRISMA 20a

I have a lot of issues breathing out against pressure and the Lowenstein ramps up too quickly after my exhale drop that it just messes with me. I wish I could change the timing on how fast the inhale comes back. I need an IPAP pressure of 9.6-10.2, but my body struggles when I have IPAP 6 or higher...
by vandownbytheriver
Sun Jun 02, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bleep Eclipse Machine Mask Setting
Replies: 9
Views: 703

Re: Bleep Eclipse Machine Mask Setting

MurrayNevada wrote:
Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:50 pm
Would the pillow setting be correct for the DreamWear nasal mask too?
https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-treatm ... -patients/
by vandownbytheriver
Sun Jun 02, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Refurbish or buy new?
Replies: 5
Views: 535

Re: Refurbish or buy new?

Insurance covers it, but makes you suffer for it, and must get it from one of those giant private equity owned DMEs. I’m talking about refurbishing the one I have, rather than buying a refurbished one. Probably $400 vs $1000 I completely rebuilt my AS10 Autoset... the motor was 130USD on Amazon, th...
by vandownbytheriver
Sun Jun 02, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Screamin' Deal on Airsense 10 Elite
Replies: 4
Views: 2158

Re: Screamin' Deal on Airsense 10 Elite

Hey VDBTR I hope you are well. I'm new here, so hope this post is OK. I tried to send you a pm to ask about this, but for some reason couldn't get that to function How are you finding the "new" software. I've heard that is a bit "clunky" and not a smooth easy fix? I would appreciate any feedback on...
by vandownbytheriver
Sun Jun 02, 2024 7:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Camping at Elevation With Sever Apnea Again, Please Help
Replies: 14
Views: 913

Re: Camping at Elevation With Sever Apnea Again, Please Help

Well there SweetCheeks let's review: Two car batteries in series should power any machine ... Do you know if the OP has the same machine they had 10 months ago? Have no clue what machine they used, then or now. I did not find the 'smoking' reference in the ResMed guide... is that what happens when ...
by vandownbytheriver
Sun Jun 02, 2024 6:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bleep Eclipse Machine Mask Setting
Replies: 9
Views: 703

Re: Bleep Eclipse Machine Mask Setting

Pillow. Any mask with the small feeder tube (Evora, N20 etc) I set to Pillow.

The Mask setting just adds another resistance to the algorithm... the machine punches up the delivery more when it thinks there's more resistance. Feel free to play with these, they're kinda like EPR.