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by Helmer
Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP
Replies: 33
Views: 9500

Re: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP

Yes, Lizistired; I'm on my third night of not using it. It's like I have a new lease on life. My over all feeling is very good, no more groggy feeling in the morning, no headache, etc. What I don't know is how long the better feeling will last. I don't plan to through away my CPAP...
by Helmer
Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP
Replies: 33
Views: 9500

Re: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP

When I wrote my first 'posting' I hadn't even considered head trauma as a possible cause for my sleep apnea issue. Thank you for bringing that up as a possible reason and perhaps if it is, I may have to do some more testing to find out what is taking place in my case. Thanks Lizistired for additiona...
by Helmer
Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP
Replies: 33
Views: 9500

Re: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP

Thank you everyone for your observations, I plan to methodically check them out. Thank you avi123 for your observations, the article although it had medical terminology which I did not fully understand nevertheless, the principle concepts are worthy of further study. In fact I want to share this wit...
by Helmer
Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP
Replies: 33
Views: 9500

Re: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP

Guess my AHI is moderate; between 17-19 per hour i.e., if I understand your question and the acronym AHI.
by Helmer
Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP
Replies: 33
Views: 9500

Re: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP

I have a Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle 200. I've never been told about tracking anything on it.

Sloop- I'm 5'10" and weight between 150-155lbs. That's been my weight all my adult life.
by Helmer
Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP
Replies: 33
Views: 9500

Re: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP

Thank you for your many replies, sorry but I do not pretend to address all of your question or recommendation. Nevertheless, they were well said and with a desire to help, thanks. Following some answers to your questions and observations. 1. My first and last sleep study was done in November of 2011...
by Helmer
Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP
Replies: 33
Views: 9500

Anomaly- Stopped Using my CPAP

I've used a CPAP for 10 months. I've used it very faithfully. Last night I decided not to use it, that's right- not use it. What happened is what I've either read about heard talked about i.e., that stopping to use the CPAP may in some cases be okay because the person has learned to breath properly ...