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by Sleep Central
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Seeking Expert
Replies: 14
Views: 2058

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 ...
by Sleep Central
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 ...
by Sleep Central
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.
by Sleep Central
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...
by Sleep Central
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...
by Sleep Central
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
by Sleep Central
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...