viewtopic/t158560/How-to-post-images-for-review.htmlclenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:49 pmI downloaded Sleepyhead and used my machine's SD card to retrieve data. How do I insert the screenshot image into my post?
Why is it, when knowledgeable people suggest a change, some people first say "I can't" instead of "what? How can I do that?"clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:15 pmI can't. RX from sleep DR preset the pressures on my CPAP machine. I'm not unhappy with the week's results on AHI....but I'm still clenching my teeth like crazy...
This forum has guides on how to access the clinicians menu on your APAP to change the settings. You can change them. The ResMed is really easy to set. I think the question is whether you want to. I, for example, didn't want to change my settings when I was borrowing a machine from Kaiser's titration department, and didn't, because I'm trying to work with them and not ready to bypass them quite yet, but doing so is I something I may have to do to see what really works best for me. I'm still using their settings now that I have my own machine, but I can change them if I want to (well, and I did change the ramp start pressure because it was too low and the ramp time because a long ramp is annoying to me). I think we all have different comfort levels with changing the machine settings. But you can do it.clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:15 pmI can't. RX from sleep DR preset the pressures on my CPAP machine. I'm not unhappy with the week's results on AHI....but I'm still clenching my teeth like crazy...
There is a pinned post at the top of all the posts called "Pugsy's Pointers". It tells you what info to post so that people can advise you. It also tells you all about Sleepyhead and how to understand the data.clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:49 pmI downloaded Sleepyhead and used my machine's SD card to retrieve data. How do I insert the screenshot image into my post?
palerider wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:19 pmWhy is it, when knowledgeable people suggest a change, some people first say "I can't" instead of "what? How can I do that?"clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:15 pmI can't. RX from sleep DR present the pressures on my CPAP machine. I'm not unhappy with the week's results on AHI....but I'm still clenching my teeth like crazy...
Wow! As a confessed Newbie, how was I supposed to know that was even possible? My doctor and the medical equipment personnel who I rent the CPAP from have not been forthcoming with information. I called and asked the CPAP rep after Night 1 if I could lower the pressure for a few days as I got accustomed to the machine (I'm very sleep sensitive!) and was told that my CPAP was set according to the DR and couldn't be changed.
After one week's use, I'm not inclined to start making those decisions on my own yet, but I sure am glad you've told me that I can! The more I learn from you all, the more information I will have to confront my doctor about his LACK of providing good information about OSA or the process and obstacles of using CPAP. I never even got a copy of my sleep test results. Was just told I stopped breathing 9 times per hour. He pretty much waved off my concerned questions about use of sleep medications, teeth clenching and fatigue....indicating that CPAP would cure it all. I was given NO HINT by anyone that using the CPAP was a such a continuing effort.....
Thank you! I did find ALL of Pugsy's pointers and have been reading like crazy all weekend! It has been amazingly helpful!!! I feel like I'm test piloting a jet fighter with no cockpit training at all!Bigtonguehypopnea wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:48 pmThere is a pinned post at the top of all the posts called "Pugsy's Pointers". It tells you what info to post so that people can advise you. It also tells you all about Sleepyhead and how to understand the data.clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:49 pmI downloaded Sleepyhead and used my machine's SD card to retrieve data. How do I insert the screenshot image into my post?
Stom wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:17 pmnot ready to bypass them quite yet, but doing so is I something I may have to do to see what really works best for me.clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:15 pmI can't. RX from sleep DR preset the pressures on my CPAP machine. I'm not unhappy with the week's results on AHI....but I'm still clenching my teeth like crazy...
I'm not experienced or educated enough to bypass my DR quite yet either....but by the time I have my first follow-up, I might be hard to handle!!Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!
Sorry, I did not mean to rag on you, though I know it came across that way... I'm often too terse, especially when posting from my phone. Sorry about that.clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:04 pmWow! As a confessed Newbie, how was I supposed to know that was even possible? My doctor and the medical equipment personnel who I rent the CPAP from have not been forthcoming with information. I called and asked the CPAP rep after Night 1 if I could lower the pressure for a few days as I got accustomed to the machine (I'm very sleep sensitive!) and was told that my CPAP was set according to the DR and couldn't be changed.palerider wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:19 pmWhy is it, when knowledgeable people suggest a change, some people first say "I can't" instead of "what? How can I do that?"clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:15 pmI can't. RX from sleep DR present the pressures on my CPAP machine. I'm not unhappy with the week's results on AHI....but I'm still clenching my teeth like crazy...
After one week's use, I'm not inclined to start making those decisions on my own yet, but I sure am glad you've told me that I can! The more I learn from you all, the more information I will have to confront my doctor about his LACK of providing good information about OSA or the process and obstacles of using CPAP. I never even got a copy of my sleep test results. Was just told I stopped breathing 9 times per hour. He pretty much waved off my concerned questions about use of sleep medications, teeth clenching and fatigue....indicating that CPAP would cure it all. I was given NO HINT by anyone that using the CPAP was a such a continuing effort.....
Just a tip, put your reply AFTER the [/quote] bitclenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:12 pmI'm not experienced or educated enough to bypass my DR quite yet either....but by the time I have my first follow-up, I might be hard to handle!!Stom wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:17 pmnot ready to bypass them quite yet, but doing so is I something I may have to do to see what really works best for me.clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:15 pmI can't. RX from sleep DR preset the pressures on my CPAP machine. I'm not unhappy with the week's results on AHI....but I'm still clenching my teeth like crazy...
No offense taken. Trying desperately to get educated as fast as I can. I'm not a self-defeatist at all....just woefully unprepared for CPAP! I'm going to request my sleep test results tomorrow. Thank you for trying to help!palerider wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:26 pmSorry, I did not mean to rag on you, though I know it came across that way... I'm often too terse, especially when posting from my phone. Sorry about that.clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:04 pmWow! As a confessed Newbie, how was I supposed to know that was even possible? My doctor and the medical equipment personnel who I rent the CPAP from have not been forthcoming with information. I called and asked the CPAP rep after Night 1 if I could lower the pressure for a few days as I got accustomed to the machine (I'm very sleep sensitive!) and was told that my CPAP was set according to the DR and couldn't be changed.palerider wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:19 pmWhy is it, when knowledgeable people suggest a change, some people first say "I can't" instead of "what? How can I do that?"clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:15 pmI can't. RX from sleep DR present the pressures on my CPAP machine. I'm not unhappy with the week's results on AHI....but I'm still clenching my teeth like crazy...
After one week's use, I'm not inclined to start making those decisions on my own yet, but I sure am glad you've told me that I can! The more I learn from you all, the more information I will have to confront my doctor about his LACK of providing good information about OSA or the process and obstacles of using CPAP. I never even got a copy of my sleep test results. Was just told I stopped breathing 9 times per hour. He pretty much waved off my concerned questions about use of sleep medications, teeth clenching and fatigue....indicating that CPAP would cure it all. I was given NO HINT by anyone that using the CPAP was a such a continuing effort.....
I honestly wonder what I asked, because it happens over and over... People think "I can't", and defeat themselves... Or at least hinder themselves.
The DME can't *legally* change your settings without doctors orders... But you can...
You're also legally entitled to your test results (at least in the USA, probably other places), demand the full test results, if you have to. Just for your records.
clenchingtobreathe wrote: ↑Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:36 amAny clenchers out there who have had success alleviating it with CPAP???