This forum caters more to those who do not necessarily seek a simple explanation for a subject of complexity as it is not possible. Most here seek more than the minimum knowledge and may find it helpful in understanding their condition in order to optimize their therapy. And that is the unfortunate...

And with his flapping lips comments it is likely a better tape job or FF mask would help. +1 I've used taped lips with nasal pillows, but in the long run I just feel better with a FFM. It seems there are times during the night when I need to breathe through my nose and mouth. I'm not sure why this ...

Personally, this doesn't seem useful for newbies. In fact, I believe it will confuse and frustrate. It's better to get a simple summary explained by a professional. The discussion should be kept simple - events, desats, arousals, titration pressure, type of CPAP machine and mask and machine settings...

OkyDoky wrote:Your leaks look pretty well controlled.

The leak line is not a good indicator to use to declare that there is no significant loss of air out the mouth.

If you want to try to do this, you should look at the individual breath waveforms during the time when the unintentional leak peaks on his graphs.

Is it possible that this medication is causing my OSA to be untreatable? Please state what medicine you are taking. This will help get reasonable answers. have not been able to get my AHI down to a reasonable level, it is always over 5. Are you using Sleepyhead to monitor the effectiveness of your ...

Guest wrote: What do they call that when you have sock puppets?

You rang?

1. I cannot breathe well enough through my nose at night. Given all the problems you have, you might want to invest in Dr. Falcon's booklets. I have heard good things about them but haven't read them myself. See http://www.uarsrelief.com/sales.html One thing he emphasizes is: One small Loratidine (...

I can't imagine not using my machine for 3 days. Don't sleep without the machine! Follow all the instruction here to prevent dry socket - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dry-socket/DS00778/DSECTION=prevention a couple days without the machine can't possibly be as bad as a dry socket and all that g...

Treatment Reverses Brain Changes in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea June 17, 2010 (San Antonio, Texas) — In patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), changes in white matter and gray matter appear to be reversed after treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). "Adherence to...

McSleepy wrote: Other than playing with pressures, you can help this condition by exercising your muscles (e.g. crunches).
McSleepy

That is interesting. How do you know this? Personal experience? Medical studies?

I already found a company in Europe that will deliver it to the U.S. and if anyone is interested in further details can write to my e-mail. I am surprised how naive some of the fellow members are. This dude is clearly a spammer and likely a scammer. Even the ID he chose, "seelinks", is a not-so-cle...

DavidCarolina wrote:Great Idea. I'll get one today.

Results?

I have been told no sleeping on my back

What is the reason for this?

Try wearing a soft cervical collar to hold your chin up. It makes a big difference for some CPAPers. You might be able to get good therapy while sleeping on your back and wearing the collar. http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/mabis-healthcare-3-inch-soft-foam-cervical-collar/ID=prod6090058-product?ext...

My ferritin is at 66, which is good. 22 is min for non-RLS patients. Max is 322. 50 is the minimum the RLS foundation recommends for RLS patients. In another study they found additional relief by taking it to 90. Ask a sleep doctor about it as most GPs are not aware of the higher levels recommended...