Still have bad headaches and crash in afternoon.

[Jarboejoe]

Have been using resperonics APAP still having bad headaches in the morning and crash in the afternoon real bad. Confused about data.

[Julie]

Unless I missed something in your earlier posts that would be against it, I'd raise your min. pressure to at least 7 or 8 for a few days and see how you feel then.

[LSAT]

This is only one night, but at first glance, I would increase your minimum pressure to 5-6 for a few nights and see if you can eliminate some of the events.

[Jarboejoe]

Do I need to wait to go back to doc to do this or can I do it myself? The company I rented this from and my sleep doc never really gave me any instructions or told me what to do. I just assumed I would make an appt with my sleep doc after a couple weeks.

[Wulfman...]

Do I need to wait to go back to doc to do this or can I do it myself? The company I rented this from and my sleep doc never really gave me any instructions or told me what to do. I just assumed I would make an appt with my sleep doc after a couple weeks.

Which specific machine do you have?

Here's a link to the System One Auto instructions.
I also have a .pdf copy of the Dreamstation provider's manual. Can send it to you if you PM me with your email address.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=101747&p=951212&hil ... ng#p951212

Edit: I finally saw that the reports listed the Dreamstation as your machine.


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[Julie]

Your OSA, your therapy... no one can do anything 'to' you for taking control as most of us do (they don't actually care, only about 'compliance' so insce. will continue to pay). If you need help doing it, just ask.

[Jarboejoe]

I am actually renting a machine from a company. Quality DME.

It has a modem so I assume it uploads data to the company. Do you think there would be any issues with them if I changed it my self?

[Wulfman...]

I am actually renting a machine from a company. Quality DME.

It has a modem so I assume it uploads data to the company. Do you think there would be any issues with them if I changed it my self?

If they have any "problems" with YOU changing YOUR settings........remind them whose therapy it is.......YOURS!!!


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[Wulfman...]

If you go to this link RIGHT NOW, you can download the Dreamstation provider manual.

http://incenter.medical.philips.com/doc ... Id%3d1.DAD

Sometimes it works and sometimes they seem to change it.......so, HURRY!


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[Sleeprider]

Do I need to wait to go back to doc to do this or can I do it myself? The company I rented this from and my sleep doc never really gave me any instructions or told me what to do. I just assumed I would make an appt with my sleep doc after a couple weeks.

I wanted to reply to this, because your question infers a doctor actually put some thought into your settings. He/she didn't. Those are the default minimum and maximum pressures for that machine. No one gave you the benefit of any expertise or guidance; so why would you consult with someone who didn't even give you a "prescription", other than a machine?

Your minimum pressure needs are higher than 4.0, and could be in the range of 6-7. Changing settings is very easy if you get the manual. Just press the control button and ramp button at the same time, and you're in. Understanding your machine and your therapy will end up being your responsibility, and unfortunately, you cannot depend on the medical community, and specifically the doctors and equipment providers that arranged for your machine, for the best care. It is offensive that someone like yourself, cannot get the minimum standard of care to help them resolve a serious problem. You were basically dispensed a machine, and you're on your own. So sad.

[Jarboejoe]

Thank you Wulfman, I got the download.

I guess I am renting the machine until the insurance sees I am compliant so that I can get the to pay for it. It has been ridiculous trying to get approved for everything with my insurance and having to figure out what to do.