I got a PM from a member who suggested recording with a microphone throughout the night to listen for audible breathing abnormalities. I already have the equipment and software so I will try that tonight. I can record with the oximeter at the same time and corolate the desats with the sounds. Pretty...

Thanks again for all the input. I agree with the advise given so far. First of all, I am now not convinced I have an obstruction in my breathing. I don't get that gasping feeling at night. Maybe my situation is closer to central apnea or more likely a lung problem. I started taking Mucinex and my lu...

jxl, I hooked-up my wife the following night and her readings were all above 95%, so I feel very confident the meter is working correctly. I remember when using the ANP's meter I would wake up and see O2 in the 60-70% range. It scared me, that is why i bought my own oximeter, so I could monitor whil...

potholerepairman, Glad my description helped. No problem asking questions, that is what this is all about, isn't it? provider, I sent a copy of the report to my ANP. Still didn't hear anything so I called and talked to a nurse there. Apparently they were all impressed with the quality of the report ...

Hi potholerepairman, This method worked very well. I just put teh meter on my left had 'pointer finger'. Applied one strip of tape from the base of the finger up one side, around the meter and back the other side to the base of the finger. On the sides, not top and bottom. Then wraped a layer of tap...

I am a newbie here. Started getting my health under control last year. I don't have insurance. Finally found a ANP that wouldn't rip me off for being 'self insured'. Found out I had high blood pressure 238/135 and diabetes. I've been taking meds for that and BP is at 130/80 now. Lost 35 lbs. She sen...