Thank you for taking the time to post all that helpful information. I have kept reading on CA as much as possible. If my NS decides that the instability and previous brain stem issues are the cause, surgery to correct the instability will happen.
Thanks again for the links.

So, I did understand it correctly. The pressure doesn't rise to impact a CA event. Maybe I needed to just ask that. Yes, I do have other issues which is why they are looking at the Sleep Apnea again (originally diagnosed in 2009 with OSA) but Craniocervical Instability can change sleep apnea issues ...

Hello. . . I'm noticing from the data from my S9 VPAP machine that when a CA occurs that the pressure doesn't actually increase either before or after. My data card is still at the DME provider (our local hospital) trying to be read I guess or they are still waiting on the software update. Of course...

Thanks for all the replies! DME called right at the end of the business day. They didn't have the right software to read the SD card. They are waiting for the company to email them the right version of the software. . .not going to wait on them. Went and got another card. Geez, they had to order the...

Thanks for the reply. I think I might have one somewhere. If not, we have a Walmart I can run out and pick one up.

They don't look like they know what they are doing

Okay, so every morning I get up and read my results from the night before on Rescan's software 3.11 I believe and check and see how I've been doing. The first time I went to the DME provider, they said they couldn't read my card and nothing was on it. They said they reprogrammed it and gave it back ...

Thanks for all the support and answers! Yes, I'm worried about the central apneas. Mainly because it is one of the things the neurosurgeon is looking for to determine whether or not to do surgery for the instability which I'm not excited about. But it makes sense the more I am researching sleep apne...

[Mary Z wrote: You cannot be having many centrals with that AHI. If you're concerned I would talk to your Doc. We all have some centrals at different stages of sleep. Sounds like it's nothing to worry about.] I had 1 - obstructive event, 6 Central events and 1 hypopneas. . not much for most of you I...

Hi Everyone.. . Okay, I received my S9 VPAP Auto on 08/31 and my new nasal pillow mask and got all set up. The first night it seemed to go okay but still woke up with aerophagia (less than with traditional CPAP machine) and thought I would just continue to try the mask a second night. I also downloa...

Thanks for the info on BIPAP/VPAP and correction on therapy as bilevel. . . good to know for future information!

Shelley

Hello. . . Received my S9 Bipap Autoset machine yesterday with heated humidifer last night. I haven't updated my equipment list yet. The settings are 6 to 20. Respiratory Therapist stated she "guessed" at the settings after discussing it with the company. I thought the doctor wrote what he wanted bu...

Okay, I had another follow up with doctor and explained that the drug therapy to get me to have a better night sleep in order to sleep better at the next sleep study was not working. I already know I have sleep apnea and struggle with aerophagia and my oxygen falls to 86%. So, he said, "well, I gues...

Hi Robysue, Yes, I can. I have tried adjusting pressure up and down, using the ramp feature and not using it, raising the height of the head of my bed, taping my mouth because I'm a mouth breather, taking an medication for GERD (per doc's order) in case it's silent GERD, even had an endoscopy last y...

Sorry Guys for the delay in posting about the appointment. . . I spent the week trying to adapt to the ideas he had to help me sleep more before the next study. . . So, here goes with the new plan and results: First, the study revealed I didn't sleep well. I have numerous limb disturbances and snore...

Thank you for all the input and replies. I am not being treated for limb movements yet but definitely going to ask and discuss that this afternoon! Felt like I beat myself up last night! I will also check out the other home study possibilities . . My insurance is difficult so it would be hard to get...