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by motherofsharks
Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do I increase the pressure?
Replies: 5
Views: 400

How do I increase the pressure?

My machine is a loaner from the sleep clinic, resp something... I'll use this for a couple months until my coverage will pay for my own machine. I cam't see any way to increase the pressure myself... is it not possible? Can only the clinic do that? I would like to try a slightly higher pressure!
by motherofsharks
Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to cpap... lucky, but frustrated.
Replies: 13
Views: 1306

Re: New to cpap... lucky, but frustrated.

The 0.7 means you had four events (apnea, hypopnea) during your five hours of sleep. Hopefully, you will be able to get more sleep once you adapt to having that alien thing on your face when you sleep. I took me a few weeks before I became with it, but now sleep every night with it on. Ohhh I see, ...
by motherofsharks
Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to cpap... lucky, but frustrated.
Replies: 13
Views: 1306

Re: New to cpap... lucky, but frustrated.

Well, last night I had probably the best sleep so far. It wasn't great, but better!! I got about 5 hours sleep, woke up at 5:45am and couldn't fall back asleep. My AHI was 0.7, what does that mean? Usually it's 0-2, sometimes 4, but what is 0.7? 🤔🤔 Thanks! Will add my equipment etc to my signature a...
by motherofsharks
Wed Dec 05, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to cpap... lucky, but frustrated.
Replies: 13
Views: 1306

New to cpap... lucky, but frustrated.

I started on cpap about a week ago. For the most part, I am completely blown away by the difference it has made. I wish I hadn't put it off for so long! I had no idea how sleep apnea was affecting me and my life. I felt like I was deteriorating and I'm only 30, I had no clue why. I was trying so har...