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by TalonGreyWolf
Mon Sep 12, 2016 6:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 8 months and still struggling
Replies: 11
Views: 2313

Re: 8 months and still struggling

Following this topic.

I am very new to my APAP (same brand as yours, different mask)

Find am waking up at my 3:45 or :50 range. And take the mask off.

So am listening/reading comments here .
by TalonGreyWolf
Sun Sep 11, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just received my APAP (Sept) - newly diagnosed (August)
Replies: 0
Views: 961

Just received my APAP (Sept) - newly diagnosed (August)

Okay, so I have had my ResMed 10 with Amara View mask since Thursday. (my profile & signature should list my equipment) I have not been able to sleep through a whole night. The first night was best (almost 5 hours) , the next night (3 hours), and finally last night (1.5 hours). What I noticed that m...
by TalonGreyWolf
Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Re: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

Just to help you narrow it down: The 2 most recommended brands are Resmed and Phillips Respironics. Their newest models are: Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset Phillips Respironics Dreamstation Auto. I'd start looking at these 2. I'd call the sleep center and ask which machine they have ordered for you (ma...
by TalonGreyWolf
Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Re: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

I will have a CPAP machine and I will receive training on it. I do not know which model/brand, etc. you owe it to yourself to educate yourself on the types of machines, look up whatever they offer you on this page: https://sleep.tnet.com/equipment/cpapmachines and refuse it if the listing for it sa...
by TalonGreyWolf
Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Re: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

If you stick around, you will get lots of help and support getting started. My AHI was just a little more than where you are at. I was 30 AHI. How long till you get the equipment? Yes, I will be here for sure. and thank you for your help. it makes a difference. He said the equipment should be here ...
by TalonGreyWolf
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Re: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

Does the study say what your AHI is? No. After, re-reading, It was the lab tech notes. The EKG read normal (which I thought was great ) but other than that no numbers. UPDATE: my AHI number is 25.3 , found out today. I will have a CPAP machine and I will receive training on it. I do not know which ...
by TalonGreyWolf
Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Re: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

Hi TalonGreyWolf , The Greeks say apnoia - breathless. The English say apnoea - a cessation of breath, especially during sleep. Americans say apnea - meaning the same thing. There's a tendency in medicine and other specialisms to use two words where one would do - they say it's to remove all ambigu...
by TalonGreyWolf
Fri Aug 19, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Re: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

Hypopneas are wannabe apneas - your airway doesn't close completely with them, but they can still be very problematic. I suggest that if you sleep on your back, possibly with your mouth open as a result, try sleeping on your side, maybe with pillows in back to keep you there most of the night, and ...
by TalonGreyWolf
Fri Aug 19, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Re: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

Hypopnea is semi-obstructive, as opposed to obstructive sleep apnea. Usually the effects are just about as bad as obstructive, and generally treated the same. Not that unusual. Like Cardsfan says, the AHI is the important number. Thank you. every little bit of information helps. I wish I did have t...
by TalonGreyWolf
Fri Aug 19, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Re: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

Cardsfan wrote:Does the study say what your AHI is?

No. After, re-reading, It was the lab tech notes. The EKG read normal (which I thought was great ) but other than that no numbers.
by TalonGreyWolf
Fri Aug 19, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Re: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

Hello, I am sure that somewhere, in this great forum, this has been posted before. Yet with using keywords, I could not find so here I am. Had the sleep study at a sleep lab. Finally saw the results online last night. I have an appointment with the sleep doctor the first week of September (earliest...
by TalonGreyWolf
Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.
Replies: 37
Views: 9812

Had a sleep study at a sleep lab. Now Questions.

Hello, I am sure that somewhere, in this great forum, this has been posted before. Yet with using keywords, I could not find so here I am. Had the sleep study at a sleep lab. Finally saw the results online last night. I have an appointment with the sleep doctor the first week of September (earliest ...