I've always snored. Recently, my husband told me that I "seemed to stop breathing at times during the night". I told my
doctor this and he immediately referred me to the Sleep Study office.
Well, I've just received my diagnosis of Moderate Sleep Apnea. Evidently, 17 times per hour I demonstrate sleep apnea. And my low
blood oxygen level was calculated at a low of 81%.
So, I'm bound for a CPAP. I will be scanning through this forum, and perhaps asking questions, as I move toward working this machine
into my lifestyle. My family history of heart disease and diabetes is really going to push me to work hard at accepting this as part of
my sleep structure.
I look forward to getting to "know" y'all. So far, this forum looks like it is a great bunch of people who want to help. And that helps a lot.
When I get my machine, I'll update my profile to reflect.
Linda
Newbie Introduction
Newbie Introduction
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| Mask: Quattro™ FX Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
| Additional Comments: Swift FX Nasa Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Re: Newbie Introduction
Welcome Aboard, Linda!!
I am already impressed with your "can do" attitude. That will be a great benefit to you while you adapt to cpap treatment. You will find TONS of help, advice and a few laughs here. The people here truly understand what is happening to you and can be of great help when you have questions, problems or concerns about your treatment or equipment.
Post when you get your equipment -- people here will be ready, willing and able to help you --
I am already impressed with your "can do" attitude. That will be a great benefit to you while you adapt to cpap treatment. You will find TONS of help, advice and a few laughs here. The people here truly understand what is happening to you and can be of great help when you have questions, problems or concerns about your treatment or equipment.
Post when you get your equipment -- people here will be ready, willing and able to help you --
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| Mask: FlexiFit HC431 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Humidifier: HC150 Heated Humidifier With Hose, 2 Chambers and Stand |
| Additional Comments: Trilogy EVO. S/T AVAPS, IPAP 18-23, EPAP 10, BPM 7 |
Re: Newbie Introduction
Welcome aboard...
It's not easy, but it is soooo worth it...
It's not easy, but it is soooo worth it...
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| Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
| Additional Comments: 8-20 cm |
Re: Newbie Introduction
Welcome, you will find a lot of support and good ideas here to help you, as it has done to me
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| Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
| Additional Comments: Headrest not modified, Hose Lift System, SleepyHead software. Pressure settings 7 cmH2O constant. |
Re: Newbie Introduction
Hi Linda!
Welcome! Im a three month newbie.. geez, youre going to learn so much, you wont believe it!
This is one terrific bunch of helpful folks, I can tell you that!
I would have quit without them!
They all seem to have an endless supply of "life preservers" to toss out... so you are in good hands on this ship of cpap mates!
elena
Welcome! Im a three month newbie.. geez, youre going to learn so much, you wont believe it!
This is one terrific bunch of helpful folks, I can tell you that!
I would have quit without them!
They all seem to have an endless supply of "life preservers" to toss out... so you are in good hands on this ship of cpap mates!
elena
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| Mask: Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
| Additional Comments: sleep study: slept 66 min in stage 2 AHI 43.3 had 86 spontaneous arousals I changed pressure from 11 to 4cm now no apap tummy sleeping solved apnea |


