Not sleeping as well as I used to

[db238]

Washing your face can make a difference (better seal) because sometimes the natural oils in your skin can affect the seal.

I don't believe the software you mentioned will give you any more data with your machine. I think it only works with the 254 model of F & P machines.

Okay, thanks for the tip. I'll make sure I always wash my face before bed.

I know that the sleep clinic I went to lent me this same machine/model. I had it for a week and I brought it back to them and they retrieved the data from it. My fiance seems to recall they used a memory card but I can't see where there's a slot for it. Maybe they used a card reader? I don't know. But I ended up purchasing the same machine through CPAP.com because it was cheaper than the sleep clinic was selling it for. But of course I can't go to them for advice because I didn't buy the machine from them. Maybe I will get the 254 model that you mentioned next time. I would like to be able to retrieve this data.

[db238]

If you believe that the pressure is correct for your Titration results...
Then usual culprit is mask leaks. You can only tell if its really leaking when you are awake or you will need a Data type machine.

It's pretty simple... air pressure stays the same and CPAP works unless something else changes.
Perhaps something else has changed... the proof of results of CPAP is in your AHI and Blood-Ox levels.
Maybe your pressure needs have changed... for any reasonable diagnosis... both you and us need to know more.

Nord

How do I find the results of the AHI and blood/ox levels? Do I need to take it in somewhere, or can I do it myself? I know my machine has a plug-in at the back, I think to hook up to a computer? I hope my pressure needs haven't changed. How often should I be doing a sleep test? Once a year or so?

Hi db...

I don't know your machine very well at all...
I believe the software you mention will only give you compliance data (hrs used etc)

Yes, this is correct.

Unfortunately, unless you have a data capable machine, you will have to rely on...
1. Sleep studies, 2. how you feel day to day, and 3. faith in your Dr...
For me, only 1 and 2 really work out very well.

Maybe I will have to go for another sleep study.

You mention for yourself that you were put on CPAP 7 months ago... presumably after a Sleep Study.
You need to know what was in the sleep study to compare where you are now.
You are entitled to 2 Sleep Studies per year by date... It will give you data about AHI... complications, Blood/ox levels, Positions etc
They also determine a good pressure level for "that" night... which is an indicator of your direction for CPAP.

Yes, it was after a sleep study. I ended up purchasing the sam machine/mask that they hadme use for the sleep study. Only I didn't buy it from them, I bought it from here. I don't think I can go back to them? I'm going to have to find a place to go whre they aren't going to try to sell me anything. I just want the sleep study and data. I'll have to ask my doctor.

Since it was working well for you for several months...
You probably had a good pressure level for what was occurring then.
Many times the mask can stop working well... as has been suggested. Leaks will alter your success.
Sometimes other elements of you health change... you may need more pressure
because of weight change... diet change... alcohol... position... stress and many many others...

I'm thinking 2 things right now. 1. I have gained 10 pounds(I just found this out this moning, 15 minutes ago). And 2. I have ordered replacement parts for my mask because it may not be providing a good enough seal(especially after 7 months).

that and others can change your blood/ox levels which also affects how well you feel.
It is one indicator of problems and the need for immediate attention.
Oximeters is how you can monitor your levels if you need to. There are many threads.

Thanks, I'll have to look for these threads and read more about it.

I believe you should address any mask issues and schedule another Sleep Study where you understand/ ask
about your own health.
The machine doesn't have to be Auto Level or even Data Capable...
but you will have to do more work to deal with any issues and monitor how you feel when changes happen.

Thanks a lot for you help Nord. I really appreciate it.

Nord