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by yarknit
Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAP machine and bad results
Replies: 16
Views: 4813

Re: New CPAP machine and bad results

Thank you for the info. I will try increasing my pressure by .5.

The events are definitely in clusters

I will try to get IMGUR to work on the MAC tomorrow.
by yarknit
Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAP machine and bad results
Replies: 16
Views: 4813

Re: New CPAP machine and bad results

No weight gain and I work out regularly and bike. I am very fit. My pressure used to be at 13 but the ProResp group said that my original RX was for 8 and that they are only authorized to up it by 2. I changed the settings gradually until I got good results. Now they backed me down to 12. I have ask...
by yarknit
Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAP machine and bad results
Replies: 16
Views: 4813

Re: New CPAP machine and bad results

Hi. I have checked all the settings and changed the ones that were different but a I am still having trouble. I am now using a chin strap which is horrible, but I need to see if it helps. Last night my reading was 5. I haven't had high readings for over a year. I have been using the AirFit10 size me...
by yarknit
Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAP machine and bad results
Replies: 16
Views: 4813

New CPAP machine and bad results

I previously had the Philips Respironics One machine. I now have the DreamStation Philips Respironics. My pressure is 12 and my mask is a size medium Resmed AirFit P10. The first 3 nights my AHI has been 8.9, 7.9 and 8 and I had periodic breathing at 4%. I feel like I am suffocating and exhaling fee...
by yarknit
Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with Mask "Farting" sounds
Replies: 14
Views: 3684

Re: Help with Mask "Farting" sounds

Sorry don't know how to start a thread. Will research it. Thanks.
by yarknit
Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with Mask "Farting" sounds
Replies: 14
Views: 3684

Re: Help with Mask "Farting" sounds

I started out with a pressure of 5 and now up to 10 and my readings are still 3.8. Should I increase it to 11? This is year 2 of therapy
by yarknit
Sun Nov 01, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nuance Pro mask
Replies: 15
Views: 5044

Re: Nuance Pro mask

I have been on CPAP therapy for just over 2 years and rarely do I get an AHI at or below 2. My pressure was set for my by the resp therapist at 8 but I upped it to 9 because in the last month I have started to get palpitations (bigeminy rhythm) again which makes me feel like my heart is going to jum...
by yarknit
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do I need to go back to Dr
Replies: 11
Views: 1800

Re: Do I need to go back to Dr

Thank you! I won't be able to get them up until tomorrow ...at our cottage. Hopefully I can figure out how tondo that! I use the machine every night.
by yarknit
Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do I need to go back to Dr
Replies: 11
Views: 1800

Re: Do I need to go back to Dr

Hi Julie. Last night I had 1.4 periodic breathing which I have never had before and an AHI of 5.7 - highest ever. What does the periodic breathing indicate? I have installed the sleepyhead software, but am not very proficient at reading it yet.
by yarknit
Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed S9 Autoset with heated humidifier for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1567

Re: ResMed S9 Autoset with heated humidifier for sale

I am just reading about the auto CPAP machines. I have a pressure of 7.5 and currently have the REMstar Pro C-Flex+. Are the auto machines really better?
by yarknit
Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed Cpap for sale
Replies: 25
Views: 5510

ResMed Cpap for sale

I have sleep apnea with a pressure of 7.5 and I am below normal weight for my height. I wasn't diagnosed until February 2014 when I turned 65. This is the the person who is selling their machine after losing weight and surgery. Keep your machine. Sorry I don't know how to add this to that link. New ...
by yarknit
Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: trying nasal/pillows masks
Replies: 11
Views: 1887

Re: trying nasal/pillows masks

Thanks so much, Pugsy.
by yarknit
Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: trying nasal/pillows masks
Replies: 11
Views: 1887

Re: trying nasal/pillows masks

What machines are similar to the Respironics in view of humidity control and noise level but allow you to view your readings?
by yarknit
Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: trying nasal/pillows masks
Replies: 11
Views: 1887

trying nasal/pillows masks

My machine is REF 461 CA. I think I will buy a new machine in a year or so because I would like to know how I am doing. I am lucky because I no longer have the morning headaches.
by yarknit
Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: trying nasal/pillows masks
Replies: 11
Views: 1887

Re: trying nasal/pillows masks

Hi. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in May and my setting is 7.5. I started with the nasal mask and then tried the res med pillow one. I liked it but it was irritating my nostrils just at the entrance. Is this normal? Do people lubricate their nostrils first? Also my machine doesn't give me a readi...