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by Woodgod
Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy Head Data Help
Replies: 1
Views: 470

Sleepy Head Data Help

can any of you fine folks help me to post my sleepy head data and then more importantly go through it and help me to understand it?
by Woodgod
Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anxiety and cpap
Replies: 6
Views: 1673

Anxiety and cpap

I started my cpap therapy about (7) months ago. I believe it helping me. I took about 3-4 months to get used to the rig. I noticed an increase in my anxiety level. Has anyone else had such a similar reaction to cpap therapy? I can’t say it’s the cpap of course I have a lot of stress in my life from ...
by Woodgod
Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AHI in sleepy head
Replies: 6
Views: 1243

AHI in sleepy head

I was reviewing some of my date in sloppy head and noticed that on some nights my AHI can climb as high as 10-12 for a period. But yet my average for the night is still 3.63. Does that mean I am just not getting much air for that amount of time that the AHI is high? Or does it not work like that? I ...
by Woodgod
Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillow to full face mask
Replies: -1
Views: 586

Nasal Pillow to full face mask

I am considering changing from nasal pillows to a full face mask. I believe I am doing some mouth breathing. I was always a mouth breather before I got my cpap. I kind of retrained myself to breathe through my nose when I sleep. But lately I have woke up and noticed I was breathing through my mouth ...
by Woodgod
Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep problems and high blood preasure
Replies: 13
Views: 2050

Re: sleep problems and high blood preasure

it seems to stay around 185, way too high. yes not happy with my doc, but have been with him a long time, may need a speacilist to help. i cant stand it being that high, he has changed my meds a bunch over the last couple months and its not helping still too high
by Woodgod
Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: help posting sleepy head data
Replies: 3
Views: 652

Re: help posting sleepy head data

i am sorry i updated to an auto set 9 from resmed, i did not change my gear i will. i get tons of data off the 9, i actualy had to buy it, but i figured it was worth it for the data access and an overall better machine
by Woodgod
Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ambien do you take it
Replies: 8
Views: 1903

ambien do you take it

i have been taking it for abouy 6 months now, the sleep doc upped my dose to 15 mg to try to keep me from getting up. i still get up 2-3 times a night to pee and wonder around. it seems to stay in my stysem for more than 8 hours say more like 10-12 hours, even when i wake up i am still a bit out of ...
by Woodgod
Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep problems and high blood preasure
Replies: 13
Views: 2050

sleep problems and high blood preasure

my blood preasure problems seemed to start when i started having major sleep problems. i have had obstructive speep apnea for years, waking in my sleep trying to catch my breathe. i finally did something about it 7 months ago, i have been on cpap ever since. its been an adjustment but it seems to he...
by Woodgod
Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: help posting sleepy head data
Replies: 3
Views: 652

help posting sleepy head data

can someone please explain to me how i can post all my data and graphs on te site to get feed back from someone ho knows what they are looking at, and that person is not me. i have good nights and bad nights like everyone, i am looking for patterns to try qnd inprove on the bad nights, maybe a diffr...
by Woodgod
Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Resmd 9 auto set and sleepy head help
Replies: 1
Views: 564

New Resmd 9 auto set and sleepy head help

would someone be kind enough to tell me how to post the sleep head information. I am excited to know how i am doing. i just switched over to the auto set so i would like to hear from some of you that can read the sleepyhead data, to let me know how my therapy is going. Because i sure as heck can not...
by Woodgod
Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Thinking about small generator for backup
Replies: 65
Views: 10669

Thinking about small generator for backup

I am considering buying a small generator to power me resmed 9auto set CPAP, has anyone else done this and if so what did you buy? I worry allot when Tstorms come around and dont sleep well because of the worry of loosing power. I think the reassurance of knowing it was there would really help me to...
by Woodgod
Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need someone to fix my head
Replies: 20
Views: 3072

Re: Need someone to fix my head

Thank you all for the kind words, i will stay possitive and focous on the good. Thanks again
by Woodgod
Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need someone to fix my head
Replies: 20
Views: 3072

Need someone to fix my head

I big part of this therapy stuff is in your head isn't it? I mean brain head, You have to want to get better for it too work. I am past the feel sorry for myself part and decided the silly mask is much better than a heart attack. I am somewhat determined to work it out by finding the right match of ...
by Woodgod
Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal pillow mask but leaking air out mouth
Replies: 4
Views: 1347

Teeth hurt

That's funny you say describe it to him that way, I believe that's what I do, because sometimes when I wake my teeth hurt from my tounge pressing up against them all night. Is this how it's supposed to work..
by Woodgod
Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal pillow mask but leaking air out mouth
Replies: 4
Views: 1347

Teeth hurt

That's funny you say describe it to him that way, I believe that's what I do, because sometimes when I wake my teeth hurt from my tounge pressing up against them all night. Is this how it's supposed to work..