Night 5, and this was the best yet.

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Mtnman
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Night 5, and this was the best yet.

Post by Mtnman » Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:56 am

I've been making some adjustments and last night was the best sleep yet. In previous nights I thought my pressure was a little low as I felt I was having to pull the air in rather than it helping me breath. Started at 4, then 5, then 7 and last night was 9. 9 felt really good. I felt like the moment I started to inhale, the air was right there, even on my back. As for the Nasalair II, I had not used the head straps yet and have had a little trouble keeping the mask on although it was very comfortable without the head straps. Using the straps last night was actually an improvement. They were very comfortable and did a great job holding things perfectly in place. I'm primarily a side sleeper and switch from left side to right several times a night so I think I need the extra support. The nose is still a little sore but I'm hoping that passes as it's really not too bad. I'm anxious to see how I feel today as this seemed like the best nights rest yet.

My AHI is down to 2.7.

Thanks!

"He who makes a beast of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man".
Hunter S. Thompson

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Organplayer
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Post by Organplayer » Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:34 am

Im right down the road from you and on my fifth night, I finally got my mask adjusted and all was great. Keep it up.

Kevin

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TIGMONSTER68
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Post by TIGMONSTER68 » Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:35 pm

That's so funny, the fifth night must be THE NIGHT because last night was my fifth night and it was my best night so far too!!
Congrats to all of us newbies!!!!
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Titrator
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Post by Titrator » Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:48 pm

Hey MtnMan,

You may want to go to the drugstore and get a little tube of AYR Nasal Saline Gel. Put some on a Q-Tip and cover the inside your nares with it.It really works to relieve the discomfort of nasal prongs, and nasal pillows.

Congratulations on your progress!!!

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Post by Snoredog » Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:05 pm

that is good, DO what Ted suggested with the Ayr Gel, that stuff works.

if you are new at this, be thankful you got the A-Flex machine, it is awesome to use extremely comfortable at that pressure, like not using the machine at all. I can see you fighting it at lower pressures.
someday science will catch up to what I'm saying...