I was sent home from the Doc's office with my brand new APAP machine set at 5cm straight pressure. I had numerous episodes of waking up trying to breathe at this pressure. Calls to the Doc's office were extremely unhelpful as I was told I need to get used to the equipment and everything would get be...

I was just going to start a topic on this very issue. I havn't been on cpap that long, but I have been having a similar issue. I can sleep for anywhere from 4-8 hours, but feel extremely tired just a few hours after getting up. I was curious if the naps I had been taking to combat this issue were he...

I'm still here, just Don't have much to add lately Over the last 2 weeks: Average AhI : 0.8 95% Leak : 4.8 Daily Usage : 8.27 Hours/Day I still havn't noticed much change in my overall sleep quality, but there are a few little things I am noticing. Nose has been pretty clear lately I am not waking u...

Original reply now has as much before as after!

Not so much a mustache as a full beard

Maybe I can find some time to dig around for a before pic...

I saw this post yesterday and was inspired!

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This never would have happened if I wasn't on CPAP

While I was never diagnosed with GERD or anything, I have a bottle of TUMS next to my bed that hasn't been used since I started CPAP a few weeks ago. It was next to the bed because I was using it all the time. CPAP seems to have made a huge difference for me, but it may just be a side effect of me m...

I wonder what Drunky's "leak rate" was

Thanks for keeping our roads safe McSnoresalot!

1st week @ 5 cmH2O AHI: 12.8 2nd Week @ 7 cmH2O AHI: 1.5 Equipment seems to be part of the bedtime routine already. I thought it would take much longer to get used to all of this but it just doesn't bother me anymore. Back sleeping does seem to mess me up though, it seems like every time I wake up d...

Or you could try a plastic hose clamp - your local hardware store should have these on hand. I'm not quite sure what size you would need...

http://www.amazon.com/Spears-Plastic-Ho ... B001EHCB82

_______SLEEP_______ _______WARS_______ The Apnea Strikes Back http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l530/nruhlig/cpap/Results3.jpg I found this nights sleep interesting because I believe my allergies are mostly under control now. I thought last night was going to be some amazing sleep - not so! Start...

1 night sleep diagnostic = $3297.69
My employers ins. paid = $1439.61
My wife's ins. paid = $1468.40
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Difference = $389.68

I owe $0 ???

I don't understand it but whatever, they say I don't owe so I'm not gonna ask questions

Thanks for the reply!

I thought those lines looked suspicious but wasn't quite sure what they meant. Your explanation does make perfect sense though...

Guess I'm just going to keep an eye on them to see if they get better after my nose dries up.

-NTG

Back again with another update: http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l530/nruhlig/cpap/results2.jpg It seems like hypopneas are my main issue now. Not sure if they are being caused by my allergies or just more noticeable now that most of the apneas are gone. I suspect I might be having a slight issue...

Hi Mike, been keeping up on your progress and ha a question for you: Do you have any facial hair like in your avatar? I only ask because I suffer from seasonal allergies (yay spring! ) and have to wear a mask while plugged up. I am beginning to think that my goatee and facial scruff is causing my ma...