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by xcountrygal
Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four months in, needing help interpreting data
Replies: 22
Views: 9173

Re: Four months in, needing help interpreting data

Thanks for the suggestion, jas-williams. I did purchase a foam cervical collar when I first started apap therapy. It was just one from Walgreens - one size fits most - but not me. I have a very skinny neck and the collar overlapped a lot making it very uncomfortable. It was also very hot! I haven't ...
by xcountrygal
Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four months in, needing help interpreting data
Replies: 22
Views: 9173

Re: Four months in, needing help interpreting data

Hi All: I wanted to post an update on my progress and seek additional advice. First thank you to all who have posted suggestions and to others who have helped as I have read the range of posts on the forum. Changes I have made and result: 1. switched to P10 nasal pillows with my own adaptation. Appa...
by xcountrygal
Mon May 14, 2018 2:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mouth guards?
Replies: 16
Views: 1140

Re: Mouth guards?

I am one of those people for whom a mandibular advancement device (MAD) worked very well for a period of 15 years. At that time of my original sleep study, my AHI was below 8, but my oxygen levels would drop to the low 80's once during the night (confirmed with two separate over-night in hospital sl...
by xcountrygal
Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Seeking help with full face mask
Replies: 12
Views: 3323

Seeking help with full face mask

Hello All: I am hoping that some you forum experts can give me advice regarding full face masks. I continue to search for a full face mask that will fit my slender face and petite head. I am currently using the Resmed N20 nasal mask -but to make it work, I need to use a chin strap and tape my mouth ...
by xcountrygal
Sun Apr 15, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Narrow Nasal Passages - getting desparate
Replies: 18
Views: 21331

Re: Narrow Nasal Passages - getting desparate

Just to add another thought. I had severe congestion after starting apap. For me, higher humidity helped, but also 1. make sure you are drinking plenty of water, especially early in the day 2. Do you think you might have a sensitivity to the preservatives in most saline sprays? I did and switching t...
by xcountrygal
Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four months in, needing help interpreting data
Replies: 22
Views: 9173

Re: Four months in, needing help interpreting data

Hi Pugsy: Good idea! My DME has been most unhelpful :cry: . However, I think I can get the Dr. Office to order it for me. I have had to sic the Dr. Office on the DME several times already - DME can't seem to look beyond the AHI number which has been low from day one even tho I felt like a truck had ...
by xcountrygal
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four months in, needing help interpreting data
Replies: 22
Views: 9173

Re: Four months in, needing help interpreting data

Thanks Pugsy! I was coming to that conclusion myself. I wasn't sure whether having such an active flow limitation graph was perhaps resulting in low O2 levels. Do you think it would benefit me to get O2 readings for a night or two? (I would have to get an oxometer and figure out how to use it :? - n...
by xcountrygal
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four months in, needing help interpreting data
Replies: 22
Views: 9173

Re: Four months in, needing help interpreting data

Hi Pugsy: I don't think I sleep on my back much at all. I mostly sleep on my right side. Sometimes will shift to left, but that side isn't as comfortable for me. I usually fall asleep on my right side and if I awake in the night I am still on my right side. I used to be a restless sleeper (probably ...
by xcountrygal
Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four months in, needing help interpreting data
Replies: 22
Views: 9173

Re: Four months in, needing help interpreting data

Hi All: Last night I upped the maximum pressure to 18 (from 15) with the thought of trying out the machine max at 20 tonight. I had alot of mask leaks - this time I think the leaks woke me up twice as I remember two separate dreams which I don't usually recall. I did experience some minor aerophagia...
by xcountrygal
Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four months in, needing help interpreting data
Replies: 22
Views: 9173

Re: Four months in, needing help interpreting data

Hi All: I will increase the maximum - leaving minimum at 10. I think I will feel more comfortable going up to say 17.5 and then up to 20 on succeeding nights. With the higher pressure do you think that it might trigger either more centrals or aerophagia (something I fortunately haven't had to deal w...
by xcountrygal
Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four months in, needing help interpreting data
Replies: 22
Views: 9173

Re: Four months in, needing help interpreting data

Oops! - Sorry about that - I have fixed the sleepyhead data page so my screenshot will be larger in the future. I have been a bit afraid of increasing the minimum past 10 (had to really convince my Dr. to let me go to 10 at my compliance appointment) for fear of triggering more leaks. However, I wil...
by xcountrygal
Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Four months in, needing help interpreting data
Replies: 22
Views: 9173

Four months in, needing help interpreting data

Hi All: I am now nearly four months into this apap journey and have appreciated all of the help I have received from forum members. I would be lost in the fog without all of you. I am posting sleepyhead screen shots of 3 recent nights. I am most concerned about the flow limitation graph - it seems s...
by xcountrygal
Wed Apr 11, 2018 3:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: dreamTAP oral Sleep Apnea Device
Replies: 8
Views: 1006

Re: dreamTAP oral Sleep Apnea Device

I was really surprised to search the forums and find no mention of this device. (http://www.oralartsdental.com/dreamtap/) If there is even a chance this thing works I want to take it. I cant stop struggling after 2 years and would do anything to get off cpap. Anyone had success with this?? Hi Daisy...
by xcountrygal
Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Should be sleeping, but ...
Replies: 24
Views: 6139

Re: Should be sleeping, but ...

Hi Sarah: Regarding your nasal congestion, I have found the following to be helpful. 1. Be sure you are really hydrated - big glass of water first thing in the morning and at regular intervals thru the day. 2. I echo the saline rinses, but found that I seem to be sensitive to the preservative used i...
by xcountrygal
Sun Mar 04, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics DreamWear Full Face Mask Review
Replies: 102
Views: 53044

Re: Respironics DreamWear Full Face Mask Review

Hi Pugsy: I am still in the hunt for a ffm that will fit my face without too much leaking. I did try the Amara view, but had to use the medium cushion to fit my nose. However the rest of my face is more petite than my nose and I couldn't control the leaks around the chin. In your opinion, would this...