I also agree that it sounds like a good start. I've had good luck with the Opus 360. You might consider giving it a try. It allows you to unhook the hose from the overhead strap so that you can choose to position the hose from up top, down your side, whatever. And it swivels to accomodate whichever ...

Just remembered my login password. (Is CPAP supposed to help with memory loss?)

I take 3 mg, right after dinner. Melatonin is normally produced by your body to tell you it's getting to that time that you need to rest. Typically, it's production increases at or near sundown. I used to take 3 mg just before I went to bed but my Dr said I need to take it at my evening meal to give...

For me, the starting ramp pressure of 4 was too low. I felt I was gasping for breath - not a good way to try and get to sleep. 5.5 or 6 was much more comfortable. It might be for you also.

This is a good news story. I hope I don't jinx it by telling it. After 14 sessions on CPAP, my AHI is 2.1 and leakage is 2.1 l/min. The OPUS 360 works very well for me. Changing from medium to large pillows allowed me to loosen the headgear such that I now barely feel it on my noggin, and there's no...

B (3.3) however, this is only based on 6 days. My therapy started on 7 Feb so I'm still making the big adjustment. But, I am gettting some decent sleep though. Not fully rejuvenated by any stretch of the imagination, but I do at least feel alive!

Thanks Den.

Yep, the DME supplier said they will not provide anything but the basic. If I want to upgrade, I have to go somewhere else (which I'm prepared to do) or I suppose I could pay the difference.

I've been on cpap for one week now. All in all, it's going ok (as long as I use a little sleep aid when I turn in). Before I tell the DME that this machine will work for me (ie go ahead and start the billing), i would like opinions from those of you who are experienced. The DME provided me with the ...

I think you're right, problem solving will be important. I told my wife I need to 'practice' to find out what's comfortable at times when I'm NOT trying to get to sleep. I can't do both at the same time. Last night was awful - three hrs of struggling with the torture device. Gave up on it and still ...

As Rummie would say "I don't know what I don't know".

I wish I had the knowledge beforehand to know what to ask. As always, you learn as you go.

Thanks for all the comments / suggestions so far. I'm already smarter than I was this morning.

"Auto" machine, "Auto" pressure. I really don't know what this means.

But I'll ask the DME provider and see what type of response I get.

I can set the ramp start pressure higher if I choose. Seems like breathing during ramp up time is more difficult than at the 7cm pressure itself.

Thanks for the replies. I'll check the machine tonight for settings, but I recall its set for 7cm of pressure (the prescription) with a ramp up of 20minutes starting at 4cm. The altitude is set at 1 which is correct for my area (elevation is 560, +/-). The mask was selected by the DME provider, larg...

Hi All - I'm new to the forum, and new to the world of CPAP therapy. I'm in my first week of CPAP and to be honest, I've been looking forward to it. If it can help me get good rest, I'm all for it. I've had two unsuccessful nights, one that I'd claim as half success, and one where it went very well ...