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by cyeh01
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New AutoSV user needs help falling asleep and understanding settings
Replies: 3
Views: 471

Re: New AutoSV user needs help falling asleep and understanding settings

What machine were you using before this one? What was your diagnosis that caused you to get the AutoSv? Who prescribed those settings? The last machine I had before this one was the Resmed VAuto. Below is the last study I have records for: Screen Shot 2020-10-25 at 9.46.44 PM.png Here is an average...
by cyeh01
Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New AutoSV user needs help falling asleep and understanding settings
Replies: 3
Views: 471

New AutoSV user needs help falling asleep and understanding settings

Hi all, I've lurked here on and off since 2018. Thanks to all the amazing contributors to this forum. I got my Phillips Auto SV a couple days ago and I'm having trouble falling asleep because as many have previously stated, if you're not breathing on the machine's schedule, it feels like being blast...
by cyeh01
Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New here and a little depressed about diagnosis. Doctor did not explain very well....
Replies: 8
Views: 1059

Re: New here and a little depressed about diagnosis. Doctor did not explain very well....

Just wanted to chime in and mention that alcohol is a disruptor to sleep. When I drink, I get an even stuffier nose than normal and worse sleep-wake transitions and generally worse sleep structure than normal. That being said, for me at least missing more REM sleep reduces my CA (clear airway) event...
by cyeh01
Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to cpap, dialing in settings myself. Cant get periodic breathing and centrals under control
Replies: 6
Views: 862

Re: New to cpap, dialing in settings myself. Cant get periodic breathing and centrals under control

Hello Pugsy I don't spend very much time awake on the mask, but there is some of course, so the AHI should be slightly lower. I don't suffer from insomnia, but I do generally wake up once or twice to use the restroom and when I do I'll turn off the machine. Some sleep/wake junk in the mornings as w...
by cyeh01
Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Drowning. Where do I go from here?
Replies: 12
Views: 5895

Re: Drowning. Where do I go from here?

Firstly, my apologies if I'm off track here. I'm really struggling and don't know what else to do. I feel cr@p and tired during the day. My get-up-and-go has disappeared and doing anything other than sitting and vegetating is a struggle. Doing anything requires me to make a mental effort seemingly ...