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by pitman
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: After making a cpap machine change, how long should you wait before making additional changes?
Replies: 3
Views: 2294

After making a cpap machine change, how long should you wait before making additional changes?

I am making one change on my Resmed Airsense 10 in the pressure. How long should I wait to access the results and consider making another change? A day, a few days or a week?

Thanks!
by pitman
Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Obese w/a big gut and RERA's
Replies: 3
Views: 1162

Re: Obese w/a big gut and RERA's

CPAP can be helpful to people of all gut sizes. If obesity is restricting breathing, bilevel can sometimes help improve matters. The choice of auto settings is all about a person's data, keeping the minimum within a cm or two of what is needed to prevent apneas. But a higher straight pressure can s...
by pitman
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Obese w/a big gut and RERA's
Replies: 3
Views: 1162

Obese w/a big gut and RERA's

I am very obese. I have lost 70 pounds in the past 10 months and have another 50 pounds to go to a reasonable goal weight for me. I wake up a lot during every night typically to either go the the rest room (3-4 times) or back ache from sleeping on my back. I cannot sleep on my side because my huge g...
by pitman
Tue May 03, 2022 11:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sore Lower Back from 10" wedge
Replies: 4
Views: 237

Sore Lower Back from 10" wedge

I am a back sleeper & for the last 4-5 years have been using a 10" wedge which seems to lower my AHI as my fat stomach makes breathing difficult. However I suspect the wedge could be creating my lower back issues because my lower back is really sore when I wake up every morning. Is anyone dealing wi...
by pitman
Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Flow Limitation due to obesity
Replies: 1
Views: 368

Flow Limitation due to obesity

My question is does obesity and sleeping on my back the cause of extreme flow limitations? Thanks for any positive help here.
by pitman
Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mouth breathing with a full face mask
Replies: 5
Views: 770

Mouth breathing with a full face mask

I am definitely a mouth breather. I have tried many different masks and am using a FF mask now. The CPAP is not detecting any major leaks. Would using a scunci and or cervical collar land me better therapy? Or does mouth breathing matter when using a FF mask?

Thanks!
by pitman
Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Chin straps?
Replies: 22
Views: 1302

Re: Chin straps?

Hello, I am a newbie. I use a full face mask because I am a mouth breather. Is it necessary to use a scunchi or a collar? Please offer a recommendation. Thanks.
by pitman
Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help me adjust machine settings!
Replies: 16
Views: 962

Re: Please help me adjust machine settings!

Miss Emerita thank you very much for checking my stats! I have mail ordered a cervicle collar and will try it. Once I receive it, I will post a couple of grapghs so you could check them if you have time. Greatly appreciate your help, have a great day!!!!!
by pitman
Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help me adjust machine settings!
Replies: 16
Views: 962

Re: Please help me adjust machine settings!

Pitman, this is weird, but I can't see your chart any more. Could you repost it or post a more recent one? I'd like to follow up with you about your settings. Thank you very much for following up! Here are the graphs. Thanks again I really look forward to your help. I am not getting much sleep at a...
by pitman
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help me adjust machine settings!
Replies: 16
Views: 962

Re: Please help me adjust machine settings!

no, just another stupid arrogant comment
by pitman
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help me adjust machine settings!
Replies: 16
Views: 962

Re: Please help me adjust machine settings!

you know, this sites premise is to help share knowledge & try to help someone in need with CPAP issues. To be near sleepless for weeks is not fun. To make it worse, a couple of long-time forum wise guys try to be funny at the expense of another, and just look plain stupid from where I am at.
by pitman
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help me adjust machine settings!
Replies: 16
Views: 962

Re: Please help me adjust machine settings!

a couple of wise guys here that mistake arrogance for brilliance.
by pitman
Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help me adjust machine settings!
Replies: 16
Views: 962

Re: Please help me adjust machine settings!

Hello, pitman. I have some ideas you could try to experiment with your settings, but several quick questions first. Do you know why you don't have any EPR (expiratory pressure relief -- drops your pressure when you exhale)? I am unsure why I do not have this setting. Do you know why you have such a...
by pitman
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help me adjust machine settings!
Replies: 16
Views: 962

Re: Please help me adjust machine settings!

Hi! I use an Resmed Airsense 10 and Resmed FF F20. (See Profile). I do not take any drugs or medications and do not drink alcohol.

I’m waking up 1-2 times to use the restroom. I also wake up feeling bloated, from swallowing air.

I’ll try making the graphs larger.
by pitman
Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help me adjust machine settings!
Replies: 16
Views: 962

Please help me adjust machine settings!

My sleep is not good at all. I wake up 3-5 times a night and do not know why. I do not ever feel rested, at all. Here are the last 3 nights graphs.

Help is greatly appreciated. Many thanks.