I have a c-flex question

[ITeach]

I have used my Remstar Auto. My RT said that I would not notice a difference in pressure on exhaling even with it turned to 3. I don't believe that it has been turned on because I don't get the setting as one of the options on the menu when I hold down the ramp key. I keep waking up in the middle of the night with my pressure around 15 or 15.5 and I am finding it hard to exhale. I don't want to fight the RT or Neuro on it, but I am not making it all the way through the night without waking up a few times due to either leaks or high pressure. Any suggestions you have would be appreciated.

[HappyHoser]

Don't settle for less than what you need just because some dopey technician isn't getting a golf trip for promoting C-Flex. It's YOUR therapy and YOUR health and happiness they're fooling with. C-Flex will very definately provide relief from those pressures, even set at 1. If it takes getting pushy, go for it. The improvement will be worth it. Good luck!

[Sleeping With The Enemy]

In this world you have to fight for your rights. If you are not able to tolerate exhaling against the pressure than C-Flex is exactly what you need, go for REMSTAR AUTO w/C-FLEX

[rested gal]

ITeach, check your "messages". Button at upper right of this page.

[Hugh Jass]

Your RT is a complete idiot.

Speaking from my experience, at lower pressures of say 4-6, you probably wouldn't notice too much of a differance.

I know I notice a huge differance at 9 and up, and at your 15, you'll definately notice an improvement when trying to exhale.

C-Flex is a fantastic feature, and am certain has contributed to my compliance level being 100%

[ITeach]

I want to thank all of your for your advice/information. I am only 35, but have spent all of my life, now my children's too, learning to deal with the medical community. I will fight for care I know I need and deserve. I just wasn't sure that I understood correctly. I see my neuro and RT early next week, and I wanted to get my story straight before I deal with them.. My low pressure is at 8, which they hooked me to in the office, but it never got higher while I was there. I have no problem breathing against the 8. As a matter of fact, I have awakened in the morning thinking I had taken my mask off during the night because the 8 was so comfortable. I didn't think the RT knew what she was doing when she set it, now I just need to get more info about my prescription so I know if I should change it myself or wait until I see the Dr next week.

[2listless]

If they hooked you up in a seated position, of course, the titration would be incorrect - duh. The problem begins in a supine position and when sleeping the musculature relaxes. If you want the CFlex turn it on - it is your life. They almost killed me without CFlex because I have asthma. You are your own best proponent - fight for your rights. If they do not want to give you CFlex, find out why! "Because" is not an acceptable answer for teenagers or medical care!!!!!