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by dacotto1984
Wed Dec 28, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best humidity settings when having congestion/cold?
Replies: 2
Views: 249

Best humidity settings when having congestion/cold?

im experiencing congestion for the second time after starting cpap therapy. The first time i was having big issues with the cpap machine compressing my congestion. I was not able to breathe. After tinkering for quite a bit, i was able to adjust to a setting that helped with the congestion. I did wak...
by dacotto1984
Wed Dec 28, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best CPAP backup battery?
Replies: 31
Views: 3484

Re: Best CPAP backup battery?

so i might get this product. Doesnt seem bad. https://www.amazon.com/Jackery-Portable-Power-Station-Generator/dp/B07D29QNMJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=Jackery&qid=1671821945&sr=8-4 I have a ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset with humidifer. I am not sure if i would need anything else with this power station. D...
by dacotto1984
Wed Dec 28, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best CPAP backup battery?
Replies: 31
Views: 3484

Re: Best CPAP backup battery?

Hi, I was wondering, what backup battery would most people recommend? In a group I’m in on Facebook, I have seen this unit mentioned several times and highly recommended. https://www.amazon.com/Jackery-Portable-Power-Station-Generator/dp/B07D29QNMJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=Jackery&qid=1671821945&sr=...
by dacotto1984
Wed Dec 28, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best CPAP backup battery?
Replies: 31
Views: 3484

Re: Best CPAP backup battery?

Do you need this for power failures at home only? How many nights do you expect to be out? If you are out for more than one night, can you get to someone during the day who has power to recharge the battery? I have had the power go out for a few days. If i could get something that would last 2 or 3...
by dacotto1984
Thu Dec 22, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best CPAP backup battery?
Replies: 31
Views: 3484

Best CPAP backup battery?

Hi,
I was wondering, what backup battery would most people recommend?
by dacotto1984
Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

thank you very much robysue1, as always for your advice, help and information It is golden and precious. Thank you so much for all your help! May God bless you in your journeys and walk in this life!
by dacotto1984
Sun Nov 06, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

This question might not be considered 100% related to sleep apnea but i did want ask just in case someone has come across this scenario. Im approaching middle ages and my health seems to be okay but i am experiencing dizzy spells and not too long ago, issues with anxiety and well my mind also hasnt ...
by dacotto1984
Sun Nov 06, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

robysue1
Thank you so much for your response and clear clarifications on my questions. Wishing you blessings, love and good fortunate towards you!
by dacotto1984
Thu Oct 27, 2022 6:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

Now I don't want to speculate as to the level of severity of your OSA.....severe or mild....but the pressure going up and pretty much staying up all night is a prime indicator that something for sure is going on that the machine wants to kill. Maybe with the weight loss the OSA is reduced a bit in ...
by dacotto1984
Wed Oct 26, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

Hello everyone, i hope every/any one reading this is having a blessed moment in there lives. May blessing fall upon you and your loved one the moment you read this. I was hoping someone could answer this question. How does a sleep doctor know if you no longer need a CPAP machine. I was hoping to loo...
by dacotto1984
Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

Thank you so much for mentioning the ramp feature. I am definitely going to start putting the ramp on off or within a few minutes.. In my data, i see that when i come back from bathroom, i get alot of events. I am not sure why exactly but i believe if i turn off the ramp than it might help put me to...
by dacotto1984
Thu Oct 06, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

Hey again, so i noticed something last night. Not sure if i celebrated too early here. Last night around 200am - 215am, i woke up. I jolted out of fear once again. Had dream i was going into a tunnel and was suffocating. At the same time i had to go to bathroom came back to bed and took me a long ti...
by dacotto1984
Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

hey sorry for not posting. Have been very busy these past few days. i just want to say thank you so much for all your words and help! After reading all your information i have been applying it.. i have been working with the settings... changing the ramp and other settings... My leaks are getting way...
by dacotto1984
Sat Sep 24, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

There are three striking things about your last four days of data: Leaks, the early morning gap, and the overall AHI. Leaks If the leaks are waking you up, then you've got to work on fixing the leaks. (Lots of folks here will be able to chime in with things to try.) But even if the leaks are not wa...
by dacotto1984
Sat Sep 24, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 6569

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

Hey guys, i want to answer back on all your responses. dont have much time at this moment but i will get to them. in the meantime, i was able to get my CPAP data. I was wondering if anyone can see my data and see how things are going? https://imgur.com/a/RLIOAdw here is a link to the last 4 days. If...