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by djn1
Fri Jan 16, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Used cpap for 6 hours ,now down to 2-NUx vomica
Replies: 4
Views: 725

Re: Used cpap for 6 hours ,now down to 2-NUx vomica

I have kept my settings the same : Temperature 72 , Humidity 6 (max), Autopap pressure min of 4. EPR - 3 , I think , the highest setting. I have tried increasing the min pressure, but I went back down to 4. My problem now is to keep the mask on for at least 6 hours. I don't know how or when it comes...
by djn1
Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please sugest a mask
Replies: 28
Views: 6005

Re: Please sugest a mask

HI

I have a friend who was on cpap for many years. He went to a dentist who made an oral device which got rid of the apnea. He is Dr Peterson in Long Island New York.Tel 15165365777.

I intend to try homeopathy for my apnea. I heard that sulphur helps a lot. Best wishes.
by djn1
Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Used cpap for 6 hours ,now down to 2-NUx vomica
Replies: 4
Views: 725

Used cpap for 6 hours ,now down to 2-NUx vomica

Hi I have been on cpap for 5 months.. In October and November 2014, I was on Prozac and I was using the machine for 5 to 7 hours per night but the AHI reading each morning was between 5 to 7.I felt tired on mornings anyway.On 1 December 2014 , I started using nux vomica 30 c, (stopped Prozac)a homeo...
by djn1
Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit

Hi friends New data from last night.I increased the minimum pressure to 8, but AHI went up to 5.9. EPR is on , set at max of 3 .Any advice on changing settings to improve sleep quality? thanks SleepyHead Usage Statistics CPAP Statistics 58 days of CPAP Data, between Sat Aug 9 2014 and Sun Oct 5 2014...
by djn1
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit

hOW DO i GET the graphs to you. I cant copy and paste them. sorry its the first time i am using this software
by djn1
Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit

oK , i GOT SOME STATS: mOST RECENT REFERS TO LAST NIGHT 57 days of CPAP Data, between Sat Aug 9 2014 and Sat Oct 4 2014 Details Most Recent Last Week Last 30 Days Last 6 Months Last Year CPAP Usage Average Hours per Night 06:09 06:20 05:46 05:29 05:29 Compliance 100% 100% 93% 88% 88% Therapy Efficia...
by djn1
Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit

hi, This is a breakdown of my ahi BEFORE getting the cpap (from sleep study).

UAI =0
OSI=52
CAI=3
MAI=1
HYPOPNEA INDEX 10
TOTAL 66 (AHI)


Oxygen DI =50

sTARTED CPAP ON 10 aUGUST 2014.With machine my new ahi averages between 5 and 10. thanks
by djn1
Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit

my SLEEP REPORT (onthe lcd screen ) FOR THE LAST 30 DAYS SHOWS usage of 5.7 hours, and pressure of 11.2, leak of 10L/min . thanks
by djn1
Sat Oct 04, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit

My Resmed S9 has an info button. When pressed after I awake in the am, its says sleep quality : AHI 7 ; implying that the ahi measure relates to sleep quality. Its on autoset so the pressure goes anywhere between 4 and 20.Once I saw the pressure reach 14.It has climate control (for temperature and h...
by djn1
Sat Oct 04, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Is an ahi of 5 to 10 sufficient to determine my sleep qualit

HI friends I had to set up my autopap machine myself- my doctor was not available. I set temperature to 72 , humidity to 6 (highest) on my Resmed S9 autoset, cuz a lower setting was drying my passage. on average I use the machine for 4 hours every night, sometimes 7 hours . My ahi ranges from 5 to 1...
by djn1
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: should i be on 5mg ( ambien) while on cpap
Replies: 9
Views: 1762

Re: should i be on 5mg ( ambien) while on cpap

Julie, what are the other natural ways to sleep. I have tried so many herbs, tinctures, passionflower, kava kava , globules, calms forte etc and I fall asleep for 2-3 hrs and wake at 2am . most times I cant fall asleep unless i take a pill. thanks
by djn1
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: should i be on 5mg ( ambien) while on cpap
Replies: 9
Views: 1762

Re: should i be on 5mg ( ambien) while on cpap

I use air pillow, AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear- just 2 prongs to fit into nostrils; I have tried melatonin and other herbs, but these do not put me to sleep. I am very anxious , and one doc thought I may have an anxiety disorder , causing insomnia. Pls help.
by djn1
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: should i be on 5mg ( ambien) while on cpap
Replies: 9
Views: 1762

should i be on 5mg ( ambien) while on cpap

Dr prescribed ambien 5mg for insomnia even while on autopap. IS this too strong? what happens if cpap goes off for some reason, will I be able to wake up ?SOmetimes there is no electricity. I am on ambien for 2 days now. I take it at 10pm , fall asleep by 11, but i wake at 2am, continue to lie in be...
by djn1
Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry Mouth
Replies: 7
Views: 1696

Re: Dry Mouth

Maybe you wanna try a small amount of glycerin (from pharmacy) at bedtime. just swish it around a bit .dont swallow more that half teaspoon.keeps my mount moist.
by djn1
Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: replacing xanax with herbals eg valerian passionfwer from Pr
Replies: 5
Views: 1109

Re: replacing xanax with herbals eg valerian passionfwer from Pr

Sorry I forgot to mention I am currently on allegra 120 for nasal allergy, Avamys 27.5 mcg , steroid nasal decongestant which I take 2 puffs twice a day, 8am and by 7pm, and nexium 20 , taken at 7pm. I use resmed s9 with H1, and P10 pillows.Thank you.