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by jimdaddy7
Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sounds like I'm lucky
Replies: 0
Views: 526

Sounds like I'm lucky

In reading alot of posts I have come to the realization that I am alot luckier than some on here. My AHI is around 2.6-3.0, mostly central even though I wasn't diagnosed with CA- another study this week to find out why. I deal with leaks like most others using a nasal mask -95% is less than 25- FFM ...
by jimdaddy7
Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleep problems and high blood preasure
Replies: 13
Views: 2029

Re: sleep problems and high blood preasure

The side effect of all high BP meds is FATIGUE. Is you're sleep apnea getting better? Are you a male over 40? Have you had a thorough blood work-up? I am on a low dose of metoprolol. And am also tired ALL day. I have had sleep "issues" for over a decade ,but was forced to finally get a sleep study d...
by jimdaddy7
Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie- Resscan #'s
Replies: 2
Views: 746

Re: Newbie- Resscan #'s

Good morning Liz, thanks for the response. I do put it on every night, but sometimes I wake up for whatever reason and I can't fall back asleep so I either reset it to start the ramp again or I just take it off. I'm averaging 5 hrs of use a night, so I have had some less than 4 hrs and some more tha...
by jimdaddy7
Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie- Resscan #'s
Replies: 2
Views: 746

Newbie- Resscan #'s

Hi, I'm new to this so, sorry for my silly questions. I've been on a VPAP S for a month now settings are 7 and 10. I started with a nasal mask, but had too much leakage so I switched to a full mask. My 30 day avg. is Apnea index 4.1, Obstructive 0.8, Central 2.5, Hypopnea 1.0, AHI 5.1. It is my unde...