Being new to CPAP, only a little over a month, I was amazed to discover how my body has adapted to having air blown down my throat! I have a PB 420G. I still wake up thinking the machine is not working, because 1) it's quiet; 2) I can't sense any air moving in the mask. As soon as I put my hand up b...

Okay. I have resisted, but I have to chime in here as this thread really strikes a chord. I have suffered major depression (funny how living 17 years with an abusive alcoholic can do that to you!). There are a couple of things that really stand out from that period (about 15-20 years ago). One was a...

Okay, I'm curious about something. When my RT delivered my machine on December 2, it had 1 hour useage (I assume setup/checking out, etc.). We probably spent another hour on operation, fitting and adjusting mask, setting and turning off ramp (couldn't breathe on lower pressure), etc. I now have 161 ...

College Girl--I am also very claustrophobic and was surprised to have the same experience as Prof.Sleep. I can't do the ramp. I have to just turn it on and have it blowing full force before I put on the mask. A side question to SleepyLady: Just how much does that cat in your avatar weigh--it looks l...

Thanks Guest. I actually have my oxygen converter out in the hallway on the suggestion of my therapist. It is much noisier than the PB CPAP, but luckily I am a city girl. I can't sleep without the sound of a few muggings, police sirens, etc. Seriously, I find both the oxygen converter and CPAP sound...

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all I have learned about OSA and CPAP useage from you all. I wrote after I had my first sleep study on October 30 and then again after the titration. When I had my first study, I didn't realize how new and how little the sleep tech knew. It took him forever...

Mike--Have you ever thought of publishing a CPAP handbook? I crack up every time I read your pieces. They should all be published. I can't think of a better gift for a new CPAP user to help get over the trauma of becoming a hosehead! PhillyPat

I'm so envious of you, Yardbird! I'm still waiting to hear from the pulmonologist at the sleep center! I was so pleased they got me in on a cancellation last week. I had hopes I would get the equipment before leaving for the Thanksgiving holiday. Like TX, I felt so good that first night on CPAP at t...

In fact, maybe I am. The sleep center called me for a CPAP titration cancellation last night and I braved a stormy mile plus walk to make it there in time. It started out as a much better experience than my first study--the techs seemed to be more experienced and competent than the ones I had in #1....

I love all the helpful suggestions on this forum. I can't wait for the opportunity of going through airport security with my cane, my leg brace, the titanium rods and screws in my back AND a CPAP! Who says two hours early is enough time!

Boy, this forum moves fast! I had to go for the nuclear stress test and some other heart related things yesterday and spent most of my day at the hospital again. It frustrates me that they won't tell you anything but that the results will be sent to your PCP. Anyway, thanks to those who also replied...

Hi. A little over two weeks ago, I had my first sleep study and was diagnosed with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Hypersomnia that is associated with severe O2 desaturations to the low of 60%, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and moderately abnormal sleep architecture with severely reduced REM o...