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by cAtLeYx
Sat Dec 12, 2015 2:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Minute Vent / Tidal Volume Question
Replies: 2
Views: 761

Minute Vent / Tidal Volume Question

Hi All, I've been on CPAP therapy for nearly four weeks now and am feely real benefits. I feel clear headed, wake before my 06.30am alarm clock and feel refreshed all day. I was originally reviewing my AHI every morning via SleepyHeads hoping that my AHI would be really low, (psychologically I thoug...
by cAtLeYx
Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SleepyHeads Results (Different Mask)
Replies: 10
Views: 1326

Re: SleepyHeads Results (Different Mask)

Thanks Pugsy - Panic Over.

Your reply has reassured me once again.
by cAtLeYx
Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SleepyHeads Results (Different Mask)
Replies: 10
Views: 1326

Re: SleepyHeads Results (Different Mask)

Pugsy - I can honestly say no to water retention - I do think it was the Nasal mask. But will see.

To ask a simple question. Is the CPAP therapy working when I wear the DreamWare Mask even if the figures are higher.
by cAtLeYx
Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SleepyHeads Results (Different Mask)
Replies: 10
Views: 1326

Re: SleepyHeads Results (Different Mask)

Hi Bugsy, Thanks again for helping our here. The DreamWare Pillow was brilliant, it felt like I wasn't wearing a mask at all. Real positive for me. I thought I'd slept very well and I think the bags are starting to shrink. I few more nights may be needed before I could make a positive comment. I did...
by cAtLeYx
Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SleepyHeads Results (Different Mask)
Replies: 10
Views: 1326

SleepyHeads Results (Different Mask)

Hi All. Due to waking up for a few days with large bags under my eyes, I changed my mask last night from a Wisp Nasal to DreamWare pillow. SleepHeads Results with Wisp Nasal mask [url] http://i.imgur.com/biru112.png /url] SleepyHeads Results with DreamWare pillow [url] http://i.imgur.com/ZOLmtHM.png...
by cAtLeYx
Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bags under my eyes
Replies: 2
Views: 791

Re: Bags under my eyes

Thanks again Pugsy.
I'll try loosening the straps a little tonight and keep my fingers crossed. I have just ordered my first new mask and opted for the DreamWare Nasal mask. As advised by everybody this is going to take me a while to figure out.
Thanks for the help - feeling
by cAtLeYx
Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bags under my eyes
Replies: 2
Views: 791

Bags under my eyes

Hi All, Another newbie question if I may. I have been using my CPAP machine for 5 nights now, starting from Wednesday last week, using the wisp nasal mask issued via the NHS with my machine. I woke up on Sunday morning with the biggest bags under my eyes you can imagine. My question/s as follows: 1....
by cAtLeYx
Sat Nov 21, 2015 5:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie 2nd Night on APAP.
Replies: 10
Views: 1467

Re: Newbie 3rd Night on CPAP.

Hi All, Hopefully everyone is well. After my 3rd night on CPAP machine, I have this morning woken up with really puffy bags under my eyes. I did adjust my straps last night so am assuming my nasal mask was too tight and therefore was pushing my checks upwards.!!. [url] http://i.imgur.com/Eb9x3G2.jpg...
by cAtLeYx
Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie 2nd Night on APAP.
Replies: 10
Views: 1467

Re: Newbie 2nd Night on APAP.

Thanks again Pugsy, really appreciate the advice. I will, as you advised, continue as I am for a week or so and then post another SleepyHeads screen shot after. I now understand that "prevention is better than cure".

Thanks again
by cAtLeYx
Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie 2nd Night on APAP.
Replies: 10
Views: 1467

Re: Newbie 2nd Night on APAP.

Thank you Pugsy, thats very reassuring. if I could just ask one question based on your comments. Can I assume that when an event happens the air pressure automatically rises to keep my airway open. If this is correct, and (in time) I adjust the lower level pressure, would this then stop an event fro...
by cAtLeYx
Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie 2nd Night on APAP.
Replies: 10
Views: 1467

Newbie 2nd Night on APAP.

Hi All, I hope everyone is well. I am new here and just wanted to add my experience after only two nights using my CPAP. I was diagnosed this week with moderate sleep apnea AHI-19. Have this morning downloaded SleepyHead (love it) it details my AHI as 0.98 for my first night and 0.70 for my second. ...
by cAtLeYx
Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 680

Re: Newbie

Thanks for the quick responses. I did laugh though as I had to look up AHI this morning. Im I right to say that mine on diagnosis was 19 its a number I remember the doctor saying before advising me it was medium? I have also been reviewing various accessories this morning, some I really don't need l...
by cAtLeYx
Thu Nov 19, 2015 1:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 680

Newbie

Hi All, I hope everyone is well. I am new here and this is my first post, so please be gently with me. I have be reading many threads and this place seems to be full of very knowledgeable people. I have no experience what so ever and all I know is that yesterday I was diagnosed with Moderate apnea. ...