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- Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:14 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Seeking Expert
- Replies: 14
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Re: Newbie Seeking Expert
The first night of data at the doctor's recommended settings of 13-20. I slept soundly the first 4 hours 40 minutes. But once I awoke, I felt amped up and couldn't fall back asleep for a long while. I took the mask off for a bit to read and then put it back on and fell asleep right away for another ...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:00 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Seeking Expert
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2058
Re: Newbie Seeking Expert
I just returned from an appointment with my sleep doctor/neurologist as she had a last minute cancellation. She is aghast at my suggestion that I might need an ASV. She says that only extremely sick patients need an ASV. She said she wouldn't like to see an otherwise very health patient without any ...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:26 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Seeking Expert
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2058
Re: Newbie Seeking Expert
I attach last three pages of sleep study.
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:25 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Seeking Expert
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2058
Re: Newbie Seeking Expert
My next doctor appointment currently scheduled for end of September, but am on the waitlist for earlier opening if one becomes available. I use Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance which so far has paid for sleep study and all equipment. AirSense 10 is currently rented (rented for 90-days and then purch...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:02 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Seeking Expert
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2058
Re: Newbie Seeking Expert
My in lab sleep study shows the centrals are real and pre-existed the CPAP. (The sleep study did not offer a titration due to Covid concerns). I also had reviewed Jason's videos before posting as I saw you had suggested that to others in the forum. My zoomed-in, self-analysis indicates that the vast...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:05 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Seeking Expert
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2058
Re: Newbie Seeking Expert
Thank you for the suggestion Pugsy. I turned EPR off last night. (I did not use Ramp). So far, no luck decreasing Central Apnea events. Here are last night's stats:
AHI: 7.98
Clear Airway: 5.74
Obstructive: 0.75
Hypopnea: 1.50
RERA: 0.50
AHI: 7.98
Clear Airway: 5.74
Obstructive: 0.75
Hypopnea: 1.50
RERA: 0.50
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:46 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie Seeking Expert
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2058
Newbie Seeking Expert
I’m a newbie and would like to hear the overall wisdom from the forum about how to best optimize my CPAP settings. In addition, I would like to hear insight about my Central Apneas and Mixed Apneas and whether an AirCurve would be more appropriate for me. I was diagnosed with Severe Apnea (AHI 65.61...