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by PinkMonkey
Tue Apr 19, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleveland, OH sleep doctor recommendation?
Replies: 2
Views: 576

Re: Cleveland, OH sleep doctor recommendation?

My primary care dr recommended the Cleveland Clinic sleep center. They were very thorough with the sleep study. It is very pricey, so make sure your insurance company will cover it. Good Luck!!
by PinkMonkey
Sun Apr 17, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 10 days & I can't keep the mask on all night :(
Replies: 11
Views: 1883

Re: 10 days & I can't keep the mask on all night :(

Thanks Truckee!! It is really helpful having the support from here!! I actually kept it on for 5 hours last night Adjusting the epr helped too!!
by PinkMonkey
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Expiratory Pressure Relief confusion - newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 3772

Re: Expiratory Pressure Relief confusion - newbie

Thanks Den. I have been reviewing my pressure & it is consistently at 7 and based on what I have been reading, this is probably too low? I know it is going to be trial & error. I am thinking trying epr at 2 and trying the pressure 6 - 12. Thoughts?
by PinkMonkey
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Expiratory Pressure Relief confusion - newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 3772

Re: Expiratory Pressure Relief confusion - newbie

I am going to make that change now! Next question...how do I adjust this on my machine? I don't see the setting?
by PinkMonkey
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Expiratory Pressure Relief confusion - newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 3772

Re: Expiratory Pressure Relief confusion - newbie

Okay, so now I have another question. Should I change the setting to auto instead of fixed?
by PinkMonkey
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 10 days & I can't keep the mask on all night :(
Replies: 11
Views: 1883

Re: 10 days & I can't keep the mask on all night :(

Such great ideas!! Thank you! I cleaned everything really well & will try the bobby pins tonight
by PinkMonkey
Thu Apr 14, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Expiratory Pressure Relief confusion - newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 3772

Expiratory Pressure Relief confusion - newbie

I have a hard time figuring out how to exhale with the cpap. I was just searching for any special tricks or information and found my machine has EPR. Right now this feature is off. 1- If I turn it on will it help with the exhaling through my nose? 2- My pressure setting is Fixed 7 (cmH2O) do I need ...
by PinkMonkey
Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 10 days & I can't keep the mask on all night :(
Replies: 11
Views: 1883

Re: 10 days & I can't keep the mask on all night :(

thanks Jeff for the welcome & for the suggestions with adjusting the humidity! I will try that tonight

I also posted my recent sleepyhead & would appreciate any thoughts on it !!
by PinkMonkey
Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 10 days & I can't keep the mask on all night :(
Replies: 11
Views: 1883

10 days & I can't keep the mask on all night :(

First, thanks for so much amazing information!! I have read lots & learned more... and will continue doing so !! I know this is going to take time, but my sleep is horrible. I am having anxiety with the Airfit P10 for her nasal pillow mask. I know I will get used to it, started taking low dosage amb...