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Re: Is a 0 AHI score actually possible ?
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:12 am
by rested gal
jnk wrote:carbonman:
I think her usual answer is similar to this one from a few months ago:
"I've used a lot of different brands/models, just for the heck of trying them."--rested gal, Apr. 24, 2008.
jnk's right. No real reason for it, since simple CPAP at 10 cm and without even any exhalation pressure relief would treat me fine.
Years ago, before I got a machine for myself, and while digging into the message boards, reading, reading, reading about OSA and the treatment for it, I became fascinated with the subject. It became a rather ridiculous hobby for me. Just interested in how the various machines go about their work and how breathing with different machines feels. As for "treatment", every machine I've tried can treat my mild OSA effectively.
carbonman wrote:So....how do you decide what machine to use each night?
I use a pre-M BiPAP Auto almost all the time. Not 'cause I need that particular
type of machine at all. Simply because exhaling feels very natural and comfortable with a bilevel, it's one of my quietest machines, and the pre-M integrated humidifier is very easy to add more water to.
If thunderstorms are predicted on a night, I do decide to use a different machine. My battery operated Aeiomed Everest...a simple cpap with no exhalation relief and no detailed data.
Re: Is a 0 AHI score actually possible ?
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:51 pm
by dsm
carbonman wrote:Does a consistant reduction in AHI happen as your
body "learns" how to sleep again and your sleep
hygiene improves as your therapy becomes more consistant??
You may have a good point here. I think that my AHI numbers improved over a couple of months once I got my current machine.
I have all the data from night one so will go check it.
The other thing I am seeing is that 2 months back I grew a beard & started getting massive leaks (but the machine still elivered optimum therapy - a real testament to its design) then in the past 2-3 weeks that leaking has started to decline - not sure why the change but one guess is me adapting to the changed situation.
DSM
Re: Is a 0 AHI score actually possible ?
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:20 am
by gasp
rested gal wrote:jnk wrote:carbonman:
I think her usual answer is similar to this one from a few months ago:
"I've used a lot of different brands/models, just for the heck of trying them."--rested gal, Apr. 24, 2008.
jnk's right. No real reason for it, since simple CPAP at 10 cm and without even any exhalation pressure relief would treat me fine.
Years ago, before I got a machine for myself, and while digging into the message boards, reading, reading, reading about OSA and the treatment for it, I became fascinated with the subject. It became a rather ridiculous hobby for me. Just interested in how the various machines go about their work and how breathing with different machines feels. As for "treatment", every machine I've tried can treat my mild OSA effectively.
carbonman wrote:So....how do you decide what machine to use each night?
I use a pre-M BiPAP Auto almost all the time. Not 'cause I need that particular
type of machine at all. Simply because exhaling feels very natural and comfortable with a bilevel, it's one of my quietest machines, and the pre-M integrated humidifier is very easy to add more water to.
If thunderstorms are predicted on a night, I do decide to use a different machine. My battery operated Aeiomed Everest...a simple cpap with no exhalation relief and no detailed data.
I didn't know you used different machines. I suppose someday I might have a different one too, but for now I'm stickin' with my beloved A-Flex. Of course I've never used another one except in titration (ick) and so have no experience to base this stubborn position upon : )
Re: Is a 0 AHI score actually possible ?
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 1:41 pm
by CPAP@madany.com
Throughout the entire second year of my BiPAP/ASV usage, I average about 5.0 AHI.
Five weeks ago I started using SomniFix in addition to a chinstrap and nasal pillow mask. During the past eight days my average has been 0.10 AHI. About half those days were 0.0, and the other half ranged from 0.1 to 0.3. Needless to say I am elated by these results.
The reason I started using SomniFix is that my previous combination of nasal pillow mask, chinstrap, and XyliMelts was accompanied with too much aerophagia and dry mouth. Replacing Xylimelts with SomniFix seems to be magical. Also I have tried to avoid using the chinstrap with SomniFix three times, but that produced AHIs between 3.8 and 6.7.
Re: Is a 0 AHI score actually possible ?
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 4:18 pm
by Wulfman...
Who the Hell resurrected this 15 year old thread?
I've read through it and can't figure it out.
Fifteen years later (actually eighteen years since I started therapy) my therapy numbers and therapy in general are still superb!
I still have many nightly 0.0 AhIs and my monthly average is about .2 - 0.3.
Except for a few experimental periods/nights with an APAP in a range of pressures, I have ALWAYS used straight pressure CPAP mode. it's what has worked best for me.
You all need to find out what works best for YOU!
Den
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Re: Is a 0 AHI score actually possible ?
Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 2:41 am
by Muse-Inc
Wolfie, I used to have multiple, consecutive AHIs of 0 but that was prior to a massive stroke that stole my cognition and language. It put me on months of full-time oxygen support and in a wheelchair, then a year in asst living, and now independent living...3 surgeries, covid variants twice (thank goodness just 6 weeks isolation no drugs), and C Diff twice. I now use a rollato, have been off O2 for months, and giwn to obe dryg from 11. . The first month, no one knew to get me on APAP -- dis not have in emergency note in celk or wallet or purse... oops. Docs have said no livingby myself so in a beautiful independent)retirement place. PT goal is to get me on a cane. Why did I post this? 'Cause all of need to reduce our risk for stroke and other catastrophic events. Back to my query re a backup. APAP Oh, stroke occurred Aug '21 when j had to sleep in back causing my usual AHI of less than 1 to go to 40-50; this week I started side sleeping again and been delighted to see AHIs retutn to less than 1!
Re: Is a 0 AHI score actually possible ?
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 1:00 am
by Wulfman...
Muse-Inc wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 2:41 am
Wolfie, I used to have multiple, consecutive AHIs of 0 but that was prior to a massive stroke that stole my cognition and language. It put me on months of full-time oxygen support and in a wheelchair, then a year in asst living, and now independent living...3 surgeries, covid variants twice (thank goodness just 6 weeks isolation no drugs), and C Diff twice. I now use a rollato, have been off O2 for months, and giwn to obe dryg from 11. . The first month, no one knew to get me on APAP -- dis not have in emergency note in celk or wallet or purse... oops. Docs have said no livingby myself so in a beautiful independent)retirement place. PT goal is to get me on a cane. Why did I post this? 'Cause all of need to reduce our risk for stroke and other catastrophic events. Back to my query re a backup. APAP Oh, stroke occurred Aug '21 when j had to sleep in back causing my usual AHI of less than 1 to go to 40-50; this week I started side sleeping again and been delighted to see AHIs retutn to less than 1!
Hey Muse! Good to see you again. I too had a stroke in January of last year.....2022. Not a bad one but it kind of "dinged" me with some loss of feeling and coordination in my left hand.....difficult typing at times and I have to proofread everything I type till I get it right.......but I'm slowly coming back to close to "normal" for me. I also have a rollator (actually more than one) and have used a cane for quite a few years (bad knees) so I can relate to a lot of what you've been through. Getting old sucks!
You take care of yourself and hope to see more of your posts in the future.
Best wishes,
Den
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Re: Is a 0 AHI score actually possible ?
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 5:25 am
by Muse-Inc
Nice to be remembered! Strokes really suck big time. I'm sorry you had one too. I plan to be more active as brain recovers.
