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Re: I'm Back and Looking for More Help
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:25 am
by Iancdub88
Nocibur wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:06 am
Oh OMT: lose some weight.
I was actually about to mention this. The reason I think I do have OSA is because there have been some positive things since I started therapy. It has been much easier to lose weight, my blood pressure has gone down and I was having derealization symptoms that have mostly gone away. So as much as I complain, there seem to have been benefits.
By the way, I can't thank you enough for taking a look at this. I am working on getting the in-lab stuff scheduled.
Re: I'm Back and Looking for More Help
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:47 am
by Nocibur
BTW while you're waiting for the recording oximeter to get there, try this test:
Lie down, rest quietly, then measure O sat.
Then put the xPAP on, let it equilibrate for 1-2 minutes, then check O2 sat again.
Re: I'm Back and Looking for More Help
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:13 am
by Iancdub88
Nocibur wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:47 am
BTW while you're waiting for the recording oximeter to get there, try this test:
Lie down, rest quietly, then measure O sat.
Then put the xPAP on, let it equilibrate for 1-2 minutes, then check O2 sat again.
I tried this test. It was 95% before I put the machine on and and 95% after I put the machine on.
I can't afford an oximeter right now but I'm hoping to get one next week.
I also requested an in lab sleep test and a PFT.
Re: I'm Back and Looking for More Help
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2025 3:15 pm
by Nocibur
Iancdub88 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:13 am
Nocibur wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:47 am
Lie down, rest quietly, then measure O sat.
Then put the xPAP on, let it equilibrate for 1-2 minutes, then check O2 sat again.
I tried this test. It was 95% before I put the machine on and and 95% after I put the machine on.
That's a significant improvement from 7/25/24:
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You're like a normal flatlander now.
What's different between 7/24 and now?
Re: I'm Back and Looking for More Help
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2025 4:10 pm
by Iancdub88
Nocibur wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 3:15 pm
What's different between 7/24 and now?
Well, several things. I'm on bilevel and not CPAP, I'm on a higher pressure, I'm on a fixed pressure, and despite my daytime sleepiness, I know I'm sleeping better than I did those early days.
Re: I'm Back and Looking for More Help
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:27 pm
by Nocibur
Iancdub88 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 4:10 pm
Nocibur wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 3:15 pm
What's different between 7/24 and now?
Well, several things. I'm on bilevel and not CPAP, I'm on a higher pressure, I'm on a fixed pressure, and despite my daytime sleepiness, I know I'm sleeping better than I did those early days.
None of which make your baseline oximetry go from 91% to 95%.
Perhaps some things shall remain a mystery...
Re: I'm Back and Looking for More Help
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:37 am
by Iancdub88
I have been dropping the pressure. I'm down to 19/14 at the moment. Still falling asleep just fine.
https://sleephq.com/public/teams/share_ ... 9740ab16c5
All in-lab sleep tests are booked out till August. I took one but I'm going to have to wait. I am on a list if there are cancellations.
However, I am starting to suspect that my problem is my depression has reared its ugly head rather than serious sleep issues. I am in touch with a new psychiatrist and seeking treatment for this.