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by synapse
Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Arms/hands go numb, SpO2 drops, heart races
Replies: 25
Views: 6811

Re: Arms/hands go numb, SpO2 drops, heart races

I wake up with numb hands and arms especially if I sleep on my side--ulna nerve and or shoulder impingement most likely. As mentioned before you could get some nerve conduction tests from a NS to rule out impinged nerves. If your mattress is too hard then it could cause some issues if you sleep on y...
by synapse
Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cheapest Source for Distilled Water
Replies: 52
Views: 12231

Re: Cheapest Source for Distilled Water

I definitely would be careful with municipal water.

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by synapse
Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Help! Memory loss and brain fog for 10 year CPAP user at age 32
Replies: 13
Views: 4575

Re: Need Help! Memory loss and brain fog for 10 year CPAP user at age 32

I hope that you have your blood pressure and glucose levels under control as they can affect memory in addition to very high bmi levels.
by synapse
Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: They are watching
Replies: 23
Views: 28915

Re: They are watching

I have a DS Pro set in AutoPap trial mode and my doctor made a comment about me needing a auto cpap. He also commented that the pressure was averaging just above the titrated pressure. The DME has submitted my compliance and I also brought my sd card. Other than the doc mentioning the autopap nothin...
by synapse
Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increased lung capacity?
Replies: 20
Views: 13348

Re: Increased lung capacity?

There is also some correlation that pot smoking increases lung capacity. I guess anything is possible. :lol:
by synapse
Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any Mac users out there using SleepyHead?
Replies: 18
Views: 43465

Re: Any Mac users out there using SleepyHead?

It works just fine with 10.13. Oximetry imports also work when using Contec CMS50F with the proper drivers.
by synapse
Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: For Sale: Respironics DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine with Humidifier
Replies: 28
Views: 79213

Re: Respironics DreamStation Auto CPAP Machine with Humidifier

Did you buy this new from a DME for your use and decided that you wanted something else? Anything wrong with the unit? I have a PRO model and I think that I would prefer an Auto.