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by Koz
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 3198

Re: Struggling Newbie

FINALLY SLEPT!!! My DME and Insurance comapnay worked with me and set my machine to a 14 Day Auto Trial with my pressure set from 6-12cm. Sooo much easier to fall asleep without fighting the pressure. My data is below and although I am a rookie and don't really know what I am looking at, the max pre...
by Koz
Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 3198

Re: Struggling Newbie

Still no luck using the machine. Tried sleeping in the recliner and while initially dosing off, I would gasp for air and become aroused to the point of being wide awake with anxiety. All I could think about during dinner last night was having to put the mask on and use the machine. I basically stres...
by Koz
Mon Aug 19, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 3198

Re: Struggling Newbie

The biggest enemy you have is your mind. Don't focus on anything except just trying to keep the mask on for as many hours as possible. Your mask will leak. You will take it off in your sleep. You will sneeze in it and want to take it off. You will roll over and get the hose wrapped in some uncomfor...
by Koz
Mon Aug 19, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 3198

Re: Struggling Newbie

Thanks Pugsy! The number is 460P and I updated my equipment. I found a fitting guide for my mask and will watch some TV with it on tonight in the living room with the ramp set at 6cm. I do feel like the mental pressure to get to sleep is having an effect along with the thoughts of the first night pr...
by Koz
Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 3198

Re: Struggling Newbie

Not sure what 3 digit number you are talking about but my machine is the PR REMstar Pro C-Flex+ . Not sure why it isn't showing up in my profile as I have entered it. I only used the ramp the first two nights and I still feel like trying to breathe and exhale is difficult. Feels like after I inhale,...
by Koz
Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 3198

Struggling Newbie

Hello all, I am a new user who had a great night during pressure test at the sleep center a week ago with nasal pillows and I was very excited about sleeping again. My AHI is 46 and my pressure is 11. Then, the first night came.... 1st Night (Thursday) - Fell asleep easily, wife heard me snoring an ...