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by sleepycomic
Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: resmed higher HI ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2731

resmed higher HI ?

Hi, I keep hearing that the resmeds give a higher HI score. Anyone know ? My AI is like 0.5 and my HI is like 6.0 or 7.0. getting the AHI over the goal of <5.0. any feedback is appreciated. Mike

by sleepycomic
Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: another first week story
Replies: 1
Views: 589

another first week story

I have been on cpap for 1 week ! I know its working but are my #s still too high? i feel better when i wake up..but i still crash later in the day...the crashing does have a different feeling than before. seems more "normal" tired than just a continuation of exhaustion mixed with anxiety and fatigue...
by sleepycomic
Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: gosh dangit
Replies: 3
Views: 865

gosh dangit

Hi Guys, Im still tired! 1 week therapy AHI is 8.5 ai 0.3 HI is 8.2 I know that my sleep lab tech told me that i didnt sleep on my back for the titration i wonder if i need higher pressure? Should I have gotten an AutoPAP? Can a machine be exchanged from a CPAP to APAP? Am i expecting too much? will...
by sleepycomic
Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: new Cpapian a little help please..
Replies: 14
Views: 1496

Who you callin' "CPAP-ian"? I prefer the more politically correct term: Hosehead. Being a New Hosehead, does that make you a "Noser"? Hang in there. It takes some time to adjust to therapy. You're doing good. Keep up with us here and let us know how we can help. Cheers and Welcome! Babette i like t...
by sleepycomic
Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: new Cpapian a little help please..
Replies: 14
Views: 1496

new Cpapian a little help please..

Hi, on cpap for 4 days..feeling better but not great, I just took a 1 hour nap and here are the #s on the data screen. Press 7.6 ( the pressure is set at 8 why would it say 7.6?) leak: 000 AHI : 8.0 AI: 3.0 HI 5.0 I know i don't feel as rested and awake as i should.. any comments/suggestions would b...
by sleepycomic
Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Night Cpap feelin better
Replies: 4
Views: 874

thank you

i love you guys..im at the airport an i feel much better than usual..i dont think i breath thru my mouth too much..(girlfriend said my moth was closed when she woke up. ill report my #s again tomorrow..thank you for the info and anything else you say to help..Mike
by sleepycomic
Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Night Cpap feelin better
Replies: 4
Views: 874

First Night Cpap feelin better

Hey everyone. I got my cpap yesterday its a resmed elite. i got the swift nasal pillows. i took a nap with it as soon as i got home. i slept 8 hours last night. my girlfriend said she didnt hear any snoring. I feel different and better. not miraclously better just s bit. i looked at the eficacy data...
by sleepycomic
Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: you guy's/gal's RULE!
Replies: 4
Views: 917

you guy's/gal's RULE!

man you are all so awsome. I love people who take control of there own health and life! I learned so much here for my new diagnosis. I do not like doctors and the med community in general with of course a very few exceptions. It seems to be money driven and not people driven. Thanks to you all for b...