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by mikeandtina
Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is your Spontaneous Arousal Index?
Replies: 4
Views: 1577

Re: What is your Spontaneous Arousal Index?

Thank you, Pugsy, I always appreciate your feedback.
Tina
by mikeandtina
Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just got Encore - Have Central Apenas
Replies: 8
Views: 2119

Re: Just got Encore - Have Central Apenas

http://www.livestrong.com/article/131747-herbs-kidney-support/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/231740-diet-for-kidney-support/?utm_source=popup&utm_medium=3 Hi, John, Glad that you are feeling well and have your medical problems under control. I don't know if you are interested in alternative medi...
by mikeandtina
Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just got Encore - Have Central Apenas
Replies: 8
Views: 2119

Re: Just got Encore - Have Central Apenas

Have you found anyone else on the list have OPCA? I hope you are able to find people who can help you, too; but thank goodness you are here to help those of us with just regualar apneas. I hope you have not had kidney damage from the Ibuprofen, and that your headaches are controlled. Take care and b...
by mikeandtina
Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just got Encore - Have Central Apenas
Replies: 8
Views: 2119

Re: Just got Encore - Have Central Apenas

Thanks for your extensive response; I appreciate your effort in order to help me! I’m glad to hear that my central apnea number is very low – and even within a normal range. I will try the elevating-the-pillow trick and bump up my lower pressure number by .5. I actually tried it tonight but for some...
by mikeandtina
Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just got Encore - Have Central Apenas
Replies: 8
Views: 2119

Just got Encore - Have Central Apenas

Greetings! I've just got Encore Viewer and am looking at the daily detailed information. What I have noticed is that my CA (Clear Airway Apnea - which I believe are also called "Centrals") occur more frequently than my Obstructed Airway Apneas. Both are probably both considered low, but I always see...
by mikeandtina
Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to Encore Viewer: Basic questions....
Replies: 4
Views: 1689

Re: New to Encore Viewer: Basic questions....

Hi, Pugsy,

I am still trying to get my report copied on the list.
It isn't working when I try to preview the report.

I'm low tech, but have surprised myself that I have gotten this far!
Hopefully, I will have it uploaded soon.
Thanks for looking it over for me.

Tina
by mikeandtina
Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: vertigo
Replies: 16
Views: 4083

Re: vertigo

I’ve had vertigo in the past and am certainly no expert, but I can pass what information/experience I have along to you. Try this: When you are lying on your side in bed, open your eyes. Are object actually spinning? Are they spinning to the left or to the right? Switch sides. Does the spinning slow...
by mikeandtina
Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to Encore Viewer: Basic questions....
Replies: 4
Views: 1689

Re: New to Encore Viewer: More CA than OA

Thank you ,Pugsy, for your response. I did not know that the leak number includes the normal venting. This is good to know! Although my AHI is low, I am concerned because if I am reading the report correctly it looks like I am having more centrals than OA. Should I be worrked about this? Here are my...
by mikeandtina
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Still have the extreme dizziness
Replies: 2
Views: 854

Re: Still have the extreme dizziness

I, too, had dizziness. I switched from the nasal pillows to the full-face mask - and also lowered my pressure. The dizziness went away. I have a suspicion that the nasal pillows forced too much air up my nose. It's not natural to have that much air pressure flowing up your nose, and maybe we’re just...
by mikeandtina
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to Encore Viewer: Basic questions....
Replies: 4
Views: 1689

New to Encore Viewer: Basic questions....

Greetings, Everyone, I just installed Encore Viewer a few days ago and am trying to make sense of the reports. I have a low learning curve but am determined to make sense of all of this. If anyone is able to shed light on the following questions I would be very appreciative! Which reports and specif...
by mikeandtina
Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: More people on CPAP or APAP...?
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

Re: More people on CPAP or APAP...?

Found it - thanks, Julie!
by mikeandtina
Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: More people on CPAP or APAP...?
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

More people on CPAP or APAP...?

I'm still new to the sleep apnea process and have been reading many of the posts on this list. I am feeling better but don't want to settle for anything less than the best I can hope for. Most days are really groggy and mentally fuzzy in the a.m. and better in the afternoon. On my best day I had an ...
by mikeandtina
Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Manual/Links for Encore Viewer
Replies: 2
Views: 925

Re: Manual/Links for Encore Viewer

Thanks, Fuzzy. Is it pretty easy to use...?
by mikeandtina
Mon Aug 15, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Manual/Links for Encore Viewer
Replies: 2
Views: 925

Manual/Links for Encore Viewer

Greetings, I just ordered Encore Viewer, but have heard that it does not come with an instruction manual. Does anyone know if/where one is available? Is there a link or other source which might be able to help me decipher the information? I should receive it tomorrow and am very excited! Thanks for ...
by mikeandtina
Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Software(s) Not Working....
Replies: 7
Views: 1367

Re: Software(s) Not Working....

Oh, thank you Pugsy and Dale!!
Yes I do have 32-bit and will get Encore Viewer.
I hope to be less fuzzy when when the AHI's are lower; I get easily confused.
I was crying but now am happy.
Thank you very much!