I know it sounds crazy Pugsy but I wasn’t really that aware of the back pain as it was mainly occuring during the night and wasn’t waking me up completely. When it finally also started hurting during the day it got so that I just couldn’t sleep much at all, even with Ambien. I had visited that link ...

After trying multiple types of masks to help with what seemed to be an uncontrollable and continued rise in CA's over the past few months (up to 72 CA's during one particular night) combined with >5 AHI and feeling crappy most of that time, I learned a very valuable lesson in my journey with CPAP th...

Thank you Mark, I really appreciate it.

Paul

Pugsy,

Thanks, I edited my posts to correctly spell DreamWear.

Thank you,
Paul

Pugsy, It was so nice of you to offer to loan me something to try. Unfortunately, I no longer have any of the Dreamwear gear but can order it. Since I'm accustomed to the P10 pillows, the gel pillow version of the Dreamwear line sounds good to me. I assume the Dreamwear frame acts as the needed "dea...

Thank you Palerider, I was at my wits end for an explanation of what might be causing this. When I saw radical improvement with the CAs using h the Dreamweaver FF I was relieved but still baffled. If you don't mind me asking, was the patient you helped with a similar issue using the Dreamweaver FF o...

Pugsy,

I understand heebie-jeebies and will scratch the idea.

All said, it seems you've hit on a probable explanation for what I'm experiencing and for that I'm so thankful.
I'll try another mask solution and report back.

Thanks!
Paul

Pugsy,

I understand your reservation in recommending that but I really appreciate you mentioning it.
It sure sounds easy enough to test on the P10, maybe with tape over one side of the vent and see if that has any affect on the CA's.

Pugsy,

Hands down, I'd rather use pillows with tape vs. using any FF mask.
I'm using he size Large P10 pillows with the slimline hose.

I have do a larger "regular" size hose but haven't tested with that to see if it makes any difference.

Thank you,
Paul

Pugsy, No, I've only used the P10 for nasal pillows. I'll look at the Brevida, what you're say seem logical. Jason's video on CA's seemed to indicate that when we see a spike right before a CA event that it wasn't a real CA so I've not been overly concerned but they're there and reason enough to try...

And here's earlier this week with EPR off (note I was also on a different minimum pressure that night).

Pugsy,

I think you're on to something.
Here's CA events and durations with EPR on:

The only thing I can think of is the P10 mask I'm using hasn't been replaced in a year or so. Though I clean it regularly, I'm wondering if the exhalation vents get rigid to a point to somehow cause the CA's. I usually clean the vent mesh material with mild soap and water with a toothbrush. But if t...

Pugsy, Yes, I tried turning off EPR completely which resulted in a few less CA's but still got 25-29 CA events for the nights I tried that so I turned it back on. The only regular sleep disturbance I'm aware of usually occurs with the first 30 to 60 minutes of going to sleep, it's like I'm jolted aw...

All, Though I had recently tried the Dreamweaver FF mask and reported by great success to Pugsy with AHI less than 1.0 and virtually no mask leaks and only a couple of CAs, I still prefer the comfort of the P10 pillows. The only issues I had with the Dreamweaver FF was the discomfort from over-tight...