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by sleepyowl
Wed May 18, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Update: VA just provided me my first CPAP
Replies: 5
Views: 827

Re: Update: VA just provided me my first CPAP

Congratulations! Here's to great sleep! And thank you for your service.
by sleepyowl
Wed May 18, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is your AHI average?
Replies: 36
Views: 34674

Re: What is your AHI average?

I'm not sure what my AHI was from my sleep study (long time ago), but the first night I got my ResMed S10 and a new mask that leaked all night, my AHI was 60. I would assume I got some treatment benefit even with a leaky mask. Got my mask leak resolved with a different mask. Now I average below 1 ev...
by sleepyowl
Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

ChicagoGranny - I remember waking up several times right at the end of the sleep session. The mask was mashing my nose so I readjusted it and went right back to sleep. I was, in fact, on my back when that was happening. Also, the pressures are way higher than I thought I needed. Isn't there a possib...
by sleepyowl
Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

Wow. Switched back to my Wisp mask and increased the pressure. This is good stuff. I have so much energy.

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by sleepyowl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

And if you're a back (vs sides) sleeper, which provokes many more apneas, do whatever you can to keep off your back overnight, even if it means wearing a backpack (or sewn-in ball) til you've converted. I also suggest using a soft cervical collar to keep your head off your chest (if it applies), yo...
by sleepyowl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

Hey robysue,

I just noticed, but this data is for my second sleep session. When I launch SleepyHead, it shows an AHI of 45.x. However, when I click on daily stats, it only shows that second session after I woke up briefly. I wen to sleep around 12:30am and woke up at 5am like I mentioned. Hmmm....
by sleepyowl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

Again, this is only one night with all new stuff, and I'd like to confirm that the mask leak was to blame. Any help/insights would be greatly appreciated. The leaky mask is to blame for only some of this ugliness. Your leaks are excessively high for an excessively long period of time. The data when...
by sleepyowl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

Also - I think it's incredibly stupid for the Airsense 10 to give all smiley faces with the little "sleep report" after a night like this. A smiley for mask seal? Really?
by sleepyowl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

Looking at the pressure line, the machine runs up to 11.0 and stays there most of the night. This is an indication that your minimum pressure (4.0) is too low. It could also be that the maximum (11.0) is too low. I'm almost certain the settings are too low. My Dr. is working off of a sleep/titratio...
by sleepyowl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

And if you're a back (vs sides) sleeper, which provokes many more apneas, do whatever you can to keep off your back overnight, even if it means wearing a backpack (or sewn-in ball) til you've converted. I also suggest using a soft cervical collar to keep your head off your chest (if it applies), yo...
by sleepyowl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

Looking at the pressure line, the machine runs up to 11.0 and stays there most of the night. This is an indication that your minimum pressure (4.0) is too low. It could also be that the maximum (11.0) is too low. I'm almost certain the settings are too low. My Dr. is working off of a sleep/titratio...
by sleepyowl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

Re: 1st night of stats - not good imo

Thank you Chicago Granny! Here's the requested fields from SleepyHead.
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by sleepyowl
Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1st night of stats - not good imo
Replies: 27
Views: 3752

1st night of stats - not good imo

I've finally received a new machine (after 6 years of avoiding therapy). I have an AirSense 10 Auto and also received a new Dreamwear mask. The mask is very comfortable but I think I had it too loose. My wife reports loud snoring all night and some choking/gasping for breath. She woke me up once whe...
by sleepyowl
Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea with Pulmonary Hypertension
Replies: 8
Views: 2322

Re: Sleep Apnea with Pulmonary Hypertension

Thank you for sharing this. I believe I'm in a similar situation. I've been monitoring my blood pressure for the last few days, and it's through the roof. I'm going to my doctor tomorrow morning to verify and explore options. It's taken me 5 years to finally use my CPAP due to claustrophobic issues....
by sleepyowl
Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I've been a newbie for 5 years…
Replies: 11
Views: 1494

Re: I've been a newbie for 5 years…

Thanks everyone for the great information. Like I said, I'll find out in May what my doctor can/is willing to do, and it's good to have the information about where to purchase out-of-pocket. I made it through night two and I'm feeling great today.