Lost Weight...Need pressure dropped NOW

I'm a long term CPAP user who has lost over 50 pounds in the last 8 months, which is a good thing, right? Unfortunately, is has created a new problem: My CPAP is now trying to blow my head off! I need to reduce my pressure NOW (currently set at 9), but of course, I need a Dr to order the change because apparently we can't be trusted to have access to those controls! Grr... I'm trying to get into a sleep doc and am getting a world class runaround which has taken a lot of time. CAN ANYONE JUST TELL ME HOW TO CODE IN A REDUCTION IN PRESSURE?? If you have access to this information, I would be forever grateful! Please help me out before I simply toss the CPAP altogether... Thank you!

We need to know the machine you are using. There are manuals on line.

You also will need to check your AHI because there is just as much possibility that you need more pressure as less pressure.

Llarkman wrote:I'm a long term CPAP user who has lost over 50 pounds in the last 8 months, which is a good thing, right? Unfortunately, is has created a new problem: My CPAP is now trying to blow my head off! I need to reduce my pressure NOW (currently set at 9), but of course, I need a Dr to order the change because apparently we can't be trusted to have access to those controls! Grr... I'm trying to get into a sleep doc and am getting a world class runaround which has taken a lot of time. CAN ANYONE JUST TELL ME HOW TO CODE IN A REDUCTION IN PRESSURE?? If you have access to this information, I would be forever grateful! Please help me out before I simply toss the CPAP altogether... Thank you!

Hi,

Go to http://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-p ... tup-manual and follow the instructions for receiving what you need.

49er

Llarkman wrote:I'm a long term CPAP user who has lost over 50 pounds in the last 8 months, which is a good thing, right? Unfortunately, is has created a new problem: My CPAP is now trying to blow my head off! I need to reduce my pressure NOW (currently set at 9), but of course, I need a Dr to order the change because apparently we can't be trusted to have access to those controls! Grr... I'm trying to get into a sleep doc and am getting a world class runaround which has taken a lot of time. CAN ANYONE JUST TELL ME HOW TO CODE IN A REDUCTION IN PRESSURE?? If you have access to this information, I would be forever grateful! Please help me out before I simply toss the CPAP altogether... Thank you!

You lost 50 pounds over the past 8 months, but, it is just now that your CPAP is "blowing your head off?" 9 is NOT a high pressure.

Llarkman wrote:I'm a long term CPAP user who has lost over 50 pounds in the last 8 months, which is a good thing, right? Unfortunately, is has created a new problem: My CPAP is now trying to blow my head off! I need to reduce my pressure NOW (currently set at 9), but of course, I need a Dr to order the change because apparently we can't be trusted to have access to those controls! Grr... I'm trying to get into a sleep doc and am getting a world class runaround which has taken a lot of time. CAN ANYONE JUST TELL ME HOW TO CODE IN A REDUCTION IN PRESSURE?? If you have access to this information, I would be forever grateful! Please help me out before I simply toss the CPAP altogether... Thank you!

How do you know your weight loss needs a reduction in pressure? SOME people actually have needed an INCREASE in pressure with weight loss.

As LSAT said, a pressure of "9 cm." isn't much at all and you should have been used to that pressure long ago.
Sounds more like your machine is malfunctioning if it's blowing that hard. You need to take it into a DME shop to have it checked out.......OR........make your own manometer to check it yourself. (it's easy to do)

Do you have a data-capable machine?
What do the reports say from your nightly downloads?
Do you wear a nasal mask......or a full face mask?
If it's a nasal mask, maybe your mouth is falling open and the machine is trying to compensate by increasing output.

If you're a "long term" user, you should know that you DON'T need a doctor's order to change your pressure.

You should also know that you need a logical reason for pressure changes.

Something sounds a little odd with this post. "That's not logical, Captain."


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Thank you all for the quick responses. 49er...your info was spot on...I've already made the changes; hopefully I can get a better night's sleep now. Wulfman...if you are right, I'll find out soon now that I've lowered the pressure. LSAT...no, 9 isn't a high pressure. I was running at an 11 for 12 years prior to getting it reduced 5 years ago. Blackspinner...I'm using a Remstar Pro, M series; 49er's information led me directly to my answer. Thanks again everyone!

Llarkman wrote:Thank you all for the quick responses. 49er...your info was spot on...I've already made the changes; hopefully I can get a better night's sleep now. Wulfman...if you are right, I'll find out soon now that I've lowered the pressure. LSAT...no, 9 isn't a high pressure. I was running at an 11 for 12 years prior to getting it reduced 5 years ago. Blackspinner...I'm using a Remstar Pro, M series; 49er's information led me directly to my answer. Thanks again everyone!

I would try it out BEFORE you settle in for the night.
A few years ago, I purchased a "never used" Legacy model Pro 2 which had a broken hose nipple inside the machine and the first time I tried it (for a nap), it went to max pressure and wouldn't hold the set pressure. It was easy to fix and I did, but I found out what can cause some of these machines to malfunction. It sort of sounded like that was what yours was doing.


Den

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