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by Slumbernaut
Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What questions for Resp. Therapist
Replies: 1
Views: 621

What questions for Resp. Therapist

I've been on my new machine almost 3 weeks now and have my first meeting with the RT this week. I'm new at this and not sure what I need to ask or what to expect when looking at the data. Here's what I know...set up on auto, AHI started around 16+ the first night of use now down to 4.0. Avg. pressur...
by Slumbernaut
Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Effects on blood pressure?
Replies: 15
Views: 3884

Re: Effects on blood pressure?

Thanks guys, some encouraging stories are nice. My BP has been 170/105+ and sometimes way ++. Going through different meds with my doctor. On a very high dose of Bystolic for several weeks...no improvement, so my patience with drugs is growing thin. The APAP therapy seems to be going well for my 1st...
by Slumbernaut
Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Effects on blood pressure?
Replies: 15
Views: 3884

Effects on blood pressure?

First of all, thanks to all of you guys. I'm brand new at this (6th night tonight) and this site is great. What effects have any of you seen on your blood pressure and how quickly did they take place. A lot to ask for in less than one week I know, but my BP is really high and I'm in the midst of try...