Look what just happened! CPAP FTW.

My prescribed pressure was 8cm - 12cm H2O with an EPR of 2cm. I averaged at 0.8 AHI the first 30 days of being on CPAP. Then I increased the pressure to 10cm - 14cm H2O with an EPR of 2cm and I have been averaging at 0.18 AHI the last week. But last night was special. I got a Smiley Face. AHI of 0.0.

Few things I noticed:
1. My headgear stretched so I adjusted the fit a little bit last night. Not sure if this helped but the overall leak rate is still within normal range for me.
2. Pressure could have made a big difference as, my guess is that, the old pressure was too low considering a 2cm EPR.

Anyway, very happy where I am going with this. Thanks, everyone for the support and suggestions.

Side note: I did a 70-mile bike ride with an elevation of 4200ft. Slept and woke up feeling like riding again. CPAP FTW.

Win, win, WIN!

For sure. Feels great.

excellent work!

Congratulations on the fast EVOLUTION of your CPAP process!

Wow...good on 'ya! Keep up the good work.

Wow! I’m envious: my AHI averages over 20, but my provider shrugs that off by pointing out that it was >120 in the sleep study.

SlackerInc wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:04 pm

Wow! I’m envious: my AHI averages over 20, but my provider shrugs that off by pointing out that it was >120 in the sleep study.

Unless there are extinuating circumstances, an AHI of 20 is nothing to be shrugged off. Have you tried posting your data and having folks here look at it?

SlackerInc wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:04 pm

Wow! I’m envious: my AHI averages over 20, but my provider shrugs that off by pointing out that it was >120 in the sleep study.

Start your own thread, (if you haven't) and post screenshots from sleepyhead.

An AHI of 20 is deplorable, and your provider is full of crap. (more proof that snuzyQ's view that "your doctor will take care of you" is total bull.)

SlackerInc wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:04 pm

Wow! I’m envious: my AHI averages over 20, but my provider shrugs that off by pointing out that it was >120 in the sleep study.

I highly recommend posting your sleepyhead reports here in a new thread and let the experienced folk here analyze what's going on. Also, ditch your provider and look for someone better. My diagnosed AHI was 27 and I was diagnosed with moderate OSA. You are not too far off.

Congrats 007!

I've had 3 0.0 AHI nights - but I've never seen Mr. Smiley. Always some RERA's. The way I view this is: I pitched a no-hitter. You pitched a perfect game. Well done!