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by Upalot
Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bad AHI
Replies: 8
Views: 1237

Bad AHI

HI all, my AHI averages 8-10 nightly, i get up on average 7-10 a night. I never feel rested. Its very frustrating and extremely hard on my mental health. Its just wearing me out. i have been using CPAP for 2 1/2 years now and it has never really worked for me. i do not know what to do. how much does...
by Upalot
Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP to VPAP first weak
Replies: 0
Views: 878

CPAP to VPAP first weak

I continue to struggle with my leak rates and still trying to lower me AHI. I average 9-14 AHI most of the time using my auto set. My sleep doc feels i am struggling to exhale against the higher pressures and it might be causing me ecess mask leaks as well. So he put me on a VPAP this week to trial ...
by Upalot
Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leak rates for resmed.
Replies: 1
Views: 486

Leak rates for resmed.

Which leak rate numbers does every one check for their machines to try and watch their leeks? I am trying to really dial in on my leaks and not sure which numbers to watch. Everyone has kind of stated that the goal of 24 and under for the leaks is good. mine are twice that high. Is this simply the M...
by Upalot
Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I get up on average 6-10 times a night.
Replies: 7
Views: 1307

I get up on average 6-10 times a night.

I am in search of some help to keep me in bed. I get up on a good night 6 times sometimes i pee not always. on a bad nights its 11 times. i feel like i never get extended sleep ever. its very frustrating. does anyone have any success with sleep aids that basically help to keep them asleep? Regardles...
by Upalot
Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Quattro Problems....again...
Replies: 16
Views: 3051

Re: Mirage Quattro Problems....again...

lawman change the cushion as often as you can afford to. I would change mine every week if possible. Something about the seal of the mask, it quickly wears and does not seal properly. Good luck
by Upalot
Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: what are good leak reates in sleepy head
Replies: 8
Views: 2153

Re: what are good leak reates in sleepy head

I put all my equipment up, can you advise on leak rates now please??
by Upalot
Sat May 31, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: what are good leak reates in sleepy head
Replies: 8
Views: 2153

what are good leak reates in sleepy head

What are the leak rate numbers I should be watching. There are several different values listed. Do I need to watch them all or just one specifically? Also what kind of mask liners is everyone using. I am rally trying to improve my leak rates. Thanks for everyones help.Since my leak rates are getting...
by Upalot
Mon May 26, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How tight is your mask????
Replies: 7
Views: 2017

How tight is your mask????

I wear a FF MIrage Quattro. I have to tighter the headgear so tight on my head that it leaves deep indentations in the back of my bald head. I know what you are thinking all ready. That if I over tighter the mask straps it will not allow the mask cushion to fully deploy and seal around my face. You ...
by Upalot
Mon May 12, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop
Replies: 15
Views: 4330

Re: Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop

I think i figured out some of my leaking issues, its coming out of my eye sockets. I had not realized this until a few nights ago. I think my pressure it too high and it blows my mask off and then comes out of my eyes. How do i deal with this one? This stuff sucks, I use this think every single nigh...
by Upalot
Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop
Replies: 15
Views: 4330

Re: Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop

I adjusted my mask and it seems to be helping a lot. I will post the results when I have a few days data. Do you guys change your own pressure? I do not know how, my sleep doc has always done that. But I have wondered if i could change it myself to see how things go. Or is that a bad idea. I have al...
by Upalot
Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop
Replies: 15
Views: 4330

Re: Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop

You are all very kind to take so much time to reply to my problems. I will work on my leaks immediatly. Do you think my preasure it too high. I do think the preasure wakes me up. Beucase you say that I remember sometime waking up and reaching over and turning the machine off then back on to reset th...
by Upalot
Sun Apr 27, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy Head Data Help Please
Replies: 10
Views: 3081

Re: Sleepy Head Data Help Please

I should have listed my stuff. My CPAP is a Resmed R9 which is an auto usually leave it in auto but I think the surge of air wakes me sometimes. In fact probably more than sometimes. My humidifier is the Hfi, my mask is the Mirage Quattro. It’s a full face mask. I am typically a mouth breather, Alwa...
by Upalot
Sun Apr 27, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop
Replies: 15
Views: 4330

Re: Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop

thanks a lot I will work on the leaks first. And see where it goes. I will also try and post this in the first thread again. I did not have much luck the first time, I could not get the graphs in. I will try again.
by Upalot
Sat Apr 26, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop
Replies: 15
Views: 4330

Sleepy Head Data Help, better crop

I should have listed my stuff. My CPAP is a Resmed R9 which is an auto usually leave it in auto but I think the surge of air wakes me sometimes. In fact probably more than sometimes. My humidifier is the Hfi, my mask is the Mirage Quattro. It’s a full face mask. I am typically a mouth breather, Alwa...
by Upalot
Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepy Head Data Help Please
Replies: 10
Views: 3081

Sleepy Head Data Help Please

Please help me with me sleepy head data, I never sleep well. I posted it in two screen shoots, I did not know what people look for so I copied all the graphs. \ There has to be something I am missing, My AHI is allways bad. My sleep doctor tells me it averages around 10. Thats what the start people ...