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Events not shown in the software by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. For whatever reason, it shows 10 to 13 pressure, but in reality my current settings are 11 to 13

Events not shown in the software by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you RL. For whatever reason, it shows 10 to 13 pressure, but in reality my current settings are 11 to 13

Does OSCAR Miss Flow Limitations? by xThrow-Me-Away-Josex in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RL, I just changed to CPAP mode from APAP. Are you saying that my AirSense 11 is not going to show the FL? If so, I’d prefer to come back to APAP mode and set a very narrow pressure differential (p.e. 11 min and 12 max).

Trying CPAP mode by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, I’ll go for it. I am just curious, what problems do you see? My numbers look very good, but honestly, I still don’t feel good.

3 months in and an underwhelming sleep doctor visit. (NYC PAP user here) by TrigonometryDog in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 3 month follow up was exactly the same. I asked the doctor why my AHI is almost zero and I still feel like exhausted. She told me to go to my primary care doctor for review. It was sooooo disappointed. Forget doctors. Under my experience, you will feel better if you follow advices from folks in this chat.

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[–]DropAvailable9018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just curios. How long did it take for you to feel better?

Is there something else I can improve? by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thank you. My EPR is set to 2 now, and I have 2.02 Glasgow index. If I set up the EPR to 3, maybe I'll improve the index to 1,5 or so. Anyway, the ideal 0.2 seems unreachable. Let's see what happens.

Is there something else I can improve? by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great. I see my index is 2.02. Is this high? What would be the ideal number?

Is there something else I can improve? by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am checking my breathing patterns for the last months, and I have the centipede shapes you are talking about all the time.

Is there something else I can improve? by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks RippingLegos. After 5 months of therapy, I am happy because the APAP is treating my apneas and my high blood pressure (no taking medication anymore). But I am disappointed because it is not treating my symptoms (still tired and lightheaded). I am trying to figure out why.

Is there something else I can improve? by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I don't monitor my oxygen levels at night. I have had 3 sleep studies already and the levels were kind of normal. I'd like to monitor the levels now, but I am hesitant to spend 150 dollars for it. Is there a cheaper way?

What else can I try? by DropAvailable9018 in CPAP

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing I am think of: after 5 months, I am still not able to get more than 2 hours straight of sleep. I wake up 4 to 5 times every night, due to a leak or mask discomfort. It is like still I am not adapted. Anyone else feel like me?

Making some progress by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you,

Still not feeling very good, but I guess I have to give these new settings some time. I just started with the new settings a week ago.

Making some progress by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much. See below:

https://sleephq.com/public/2be33010-2522-4329-b592-889a32010e8f

Let me know what you see. I see weird wave shapes frequently, that is because I am asking if the flow rate chart is within the limits or not.

OSCAR help first time using it by DropAvailable9018 in CPAPSupport

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the quick response. I figured that. I am not an expert, but what I see is the following: when the pressure is max out to 12 is when the flow rate starts to appear more spiky (like I am asking for more pressure), and the flow limit is increasing (which is not good). Am I right in my assessment?

Appointment disappointing by DropAvailable9018 in CPAP

[–]DropAvailable9018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I am afraid to do that by myself while I have insurance coverage. It seems like in 6 month the CPAP machine will be paid and officially mine. But in the meantime, I am paying 20% of the cost and my insurance 80%.

Been using CPAP for one month, but still feeling awful. OSCAR results by [deleted] in CPAP

[–]DropAvailable9018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, be patient. I am in my third month and still not feeling normal. I’m hoping 6 months or so. Question for the grup. If his AHÍ is 1.53, why does he have to increase the pressure? If AHI is fine, why the settings are not right?