Hi robysue, I'll try to pick up where I left off last night . . . and include replies to the questions you added since then. If those are the kinds of things that start going through your mind when you first become aware of the fact that you are awake, then you are likely making the wake last longer...

I just spent over an hour writing a reply to your messages but I lost it while trying to complete the "captcha" phrase when I was previewing at the end. Does anybody else ever have this happen? There must be a better way for the system to verify I'm human! So I just hit “quote” in the forum, clicke...

If it's any consolation I have written short novels here to have them go "poof" and I don't even have the captcha thing to blame. Highly annoying to spend 30 minutes composing my little novel and one click on the keyboard and "poof"...then I usually say some colorful words. If I have something real...

I just spent over an hour writing a reply to your messages but I lost it while trying to complete the "captcha" phrase when I was previewing at the end. Does anybody else ever have this happen? There must be a better way for the system to verify I'm human! I'll have to do it over again tomorrow. I h...

Would some of the numbers gurus (Pugsy, robysue, and any others) look at my Sleepyhead report and tell me your thoughts/opinions? I'm posting a typical recent night. Will post others if you like. I expect you've posted info in other threads that would answer my questions but I just don't have the br...

I've switched the person from FF to some sort of nasal or pillow mask and the centrals and periodic breathing were eliminated. It might be time to go back to the basics. Is your mask comfortable for you? Yes, my Quattro is pretty comfortable. I just bought an Ultra Mirage and have experimented with...

I'm stuck . . . and have been for some time. I'm struggling terribly and can't figure out what's wrong. Could some of the ASV experts/users out there (SWS, Muffy, and others) take a look at my data and help ? You can view a download of recent data at this link: http://www.internetage.ws/cpaptalk/dou...

Just wanted to let you all know that replacing the air valve and reducing the rise to 1 seems to have eliminated my headaches. When you change two variables, it's hard to say which one produced the result, but I'm thinking it was probably the reduction in rise that helped. Also, I'm no longer feelin...

DSM, The suggestion about the filters is a good one, but I have already checked and changed them--both the foam and the hepa. Changing them didn't improve or change anything. I used the new mask cushion last night and it didn't change anything either. So I spoke with my DME again today. He agreed to...

DSM, I'm hoping that a leaky mask does indeed make a difference. I picked up my new mask cushion today and will use it tonight. Also, thanks for checking your machine, OutSync. Sounds like yours is normal . . . I think mine is running a little warmer than yours. I don't get burned when touching it, ...

I took my machine in to my DME provider's office today and explained my concerns. I told him about feeling that I wasn't getting as much air and I showed him the area of the machine that gets extremely warm after it has been running a while. He seemed genuinely concerned but it was clear he didn't k...

Thanks, everyone, for your replies. And a special thanks to DSM for such a useful and detailed reply. I looked at the pics and I think you correctly identified the area of the machine that seems warm. Your idea that the warmth may be coming from the motor current controllers sounds reasonable. Howev...

I have a question that may seem a bit nutty, but I'm concerned because the machine I'm using is so expensive and I want to keep it in good shape. Recently, I thought I wasn't getting as much air as I normally do with my Bipap auto SV. I also noticed that the outer surface of the machine, on the side...

dead tired, I noticed you just joined the forum. Welcome aboard. I'm glad you wrote. It sounds like you're suffering terribly. Maybe some of us can help you. Have you tried any of the products to make your mask more comfortable? If not, you could try some of the Pad-a-cheek products at http://www.pa...

I agree with DSM. I think depression is a natural consequence of undiagnosed/untreated OSA. Actually, I think I agree with most everything all of you said above. I also think sleep apnea is the root cause of my depression. I’ll share one segment of my very long journey to being diagnosed with OSA ea...