Hi lazer!lazer wrote:I never really had an official titration at all due to my sleep studies (only 1 being in-lab) never recording beyond stage #2 thus I guess I never reached any "Events" criteria is the guess SO once my Dr. and finally a cooperative DME got with me, I was loaned the APAP which I am still currently on and given a range of pressure to work with which with the help of this board and several trips back n forth to the DME, we've tweaked the low end pressure higher over time.Todzo wrote:
Hi lazer!
Thank you. Very helpful.
Did you have another titration or at least a pressure reduction since your weight loss?
Thanks!
Todzo
My next goal (once this machine is deemed covered by insurance which seems to be just about to occur) is to lower my top pressure down to around 13 or 15 and maybe raise my lower .5cm to a range of 9-13or15.
Currently I'm running at 8.5 - 20 APAP.
I really have come to like my simple strategy of using CPAP and finding a good "sweet spot" between the level of pressure to prevent AHI and the level of pressure which would induce unstable breathing. I believe I have learned that lifestyle changes facilitate the growth of that "sweet spot" - indeed currently 8 handles my AHI and unstable breathing would likely begin at 13. After reading about it I am much more afraid of unstable breathing than AHI so a machine which does not automatically raise pressure makes more sense to me. As well, I think it is easer for my body to respond to a constant rather than a moving object. I simply believe that with CPAP I have the greatest chance at the highest quality of sleep.
You seem to be well on your way to good health.
Have a great weekend!
Todzo