I had no bouts off Central in my study. Only OSA was observed. I have an appointment Monday to talk to the doctor. She was concerned enough to have me stop usage of the machine until I come in. If I remember correctly, CPAP use can sometimes cause centrals in people who otherwise only have OSA. It c...

I’ve began treatment for OSA this last week. After starting treatments I was having moments where I would awake suddenly gasping for breath and my heart racing. Something that had never happened before my pap. The doctor thought I was having some anxiety surrounding the pap use. I’m starting to thin...

I tried on about 6 different masks during my in lab study, I found the full face to be the most natural feeling as far as breathing goes. It also had the best seal. I talked to the doctor and have come to learn it's basically all in my head. I was having Mini Panic attacks. I have disabled the ramp ...

Rick, Thank you for the advice and the reading recommendation. I will definitely grab the book. As far as medical goes I’m a heavy male 34, 6’3 395...believe it or not no heart conditions afib or otherwise. ::knocks on wood:: I also don’t take drugs in any shape or form. I’ll have a beer from time t...

Hello, I'll preface this by saying I'm brand new to CPAP....as of Friday. I'll also apologize about the length I'm a thorough person. It was suggested I desensitize myself to the system and wear the mask while watching TV just to get used to it and when "I'm feeling brave sleep in it." Well this wee...