Why do I still wake every 2-3 hours?

Curt,

You've got some knowledgeable folks giving you pointers on the equipment. My comments are just regarding the PLMD. While limb movements are often related to apneas, a diagnosis of PLMD is not likely to be so. Movements from PLMD are rythmic, at regular intervals. Problem solving for the person with both OSA and PLMD can be particularly perplexing, because without facts it is a guessing game, and the answer today may not be the answer tomorrow.

Having OSA equipment that allows one to monitor the effectiveness of their xpap therapy to me should be standard for a person with a dual diagnosis. Few people have the time, resources, or inclination to do enough sleep studies to keep up the balancing act. After the kinks are worked out of things like masks and pressures and the numbers look good, there's a high probability that the PLMD is the cause for waking frequently, and a trip to the sleep lab would say for sure. But as time passes on, when sleep is restless, a spot check by video recording your legs while sleeping can help coordinate your treatment. Helps to not bark up the wrong tree.

Regarding the Requip, I've not used it - waiting for more reports from users. I have noticed that doctors are prescribing it sometimes for PLMD, yet the commercials are specifically for Restless Legs Syndrome. Seems like if it were effective for PLMD, the marketing would reflect that. I think the jury is still out.

Best wishes, hope you soon have things regulated and are sleeping soundly.

Kathy

In the last two days my encore data AHI has improved a great deal. My first post had my AHI at 4.7. The past two nights AHI have been 3.6 and 3.0 respectively. I have changed nothing. I am in the process of making some changes but am taking it slowly. I want to get my PLMD medication level correct before I start or make any other changes. I may try to up my min EPAP from 5cm to 6.5cm to see how I respond. Thanks for all previous comments/ideas.