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by kteague
Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A recommended sleep tech (hired) to try to study my screenshots?
Replies: 19
Views: 1338

Re: A recommended sleep tech (hired) to try to study my screenshots?

It's hard when we have no clear explanation for something we are going through. Been there. I am not in the know regarding your history of posts here, so at the risk of being repititious, I'd like to ask if you are certain you don't have a jumpy legs issue, as in Periodic Limb Movement Disorder? Lim...
by kteague
Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Doc told me I don't have OSA, but wishing he did...
Replies: 5
Views: 1940

Re: Doc told me I don't have OSA, but wishing he did...

Agree that seeing the actual sleep study report could help spot any possible clues in there. You'd be surprised at what some of the experienced eyes here can hone in on. Without knowing your specifics I'll just put it out there that there's a difference between a study proving you don't have sleep a...
by kteague
Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gas Stoves and Apnea
Replies: 55
Views: 3665

Re: Gas Stoves and Apnea

All electric here on the west coast, and since I'm not a long timer here, I'm ok with not having gas in earthquake country.
by kteague
Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bursts of air coming out of mouth, CPAP no longer usable
Replies: 34
Views: 3211

Re: Bursts of air coming out of mouth, CPAP no longer usable

How I overcame mouth breathing and air leaking from the mouth: 1. Take steps to ensure side sleeping. That could mean some sort of pillow configuration, limiting the width of your sleeping space, or wearing a backpack with something in it to prevent rolling over onto your back. 2. Sleep on a flat fi...
by kteague
Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: billymadison Update (CPAP/Hypersomnia)
Replies: 22
Views: 4046

Re: billymadison Update (CPAP/Hypersomnia)

Glad to hear your doctors are still pursuing answers for you. Let us know how your tests turn out and if they had any helpful revelations.
by kteague
Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Overweight-Back Pain-BPAP Experience
Replies: 9
Views: 810

Re: Overweight-Back Pain-BPAP Experience

I've recently been on a weight loss journey, lost 62 pounds so far, and it has made an amazing difference in how I feel. My lower back pain is much improved when walking, but recently made a discovery. Was visiting out of town and the bed I slept in felt like it was going to be wonderful - not too h...
by kteague
Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Examples of CPAP Data With Seizures ?
Replies: 5
Views: 573

Re: Examples of CPAP Data With Seizures ?

Does anyone have a picture of what a seizure looks like with CPAP data? Various respiratory disturbances are discussed in this study. What you might see are apneas and changes in respiratory rates. But, you are not going to be able to look at these events and say they are seizures. If you knew exac...
by kteague
Tue Dec 27, 2022 2:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: billymadison Update (CPAP/Hypersomnia)
Replies: 22
Views: 4046

Re: Branyan Update (CPAP/Hypresomnia)

Went back and read some of your previous posts to try to get a feel for your situation. If what I say here is redundant, I apologize as I didn't read every post. Though being on meds can complicate the story as some can cause side effects, in general, pinpointing all one's sleep issues can be a long...
by kteague
Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weight Loss, New Study, New Machine
Replies: 4
Views: 410

Weight Loss, New Study, New Machine

After being gifted an S9 bi-level back in about 2013 (RIP to friend's family member), I found my problems with air in the belly to become nearly non existent. Treatment was consistent and so routine I rarely even checked my data in recent years. The machine was a workhorse for many years, but glitch...
by kteague
Mon Oct 24, 2022 2:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Patrol the hospital halls
Replies: 77
Views: 4169

Re: Patrol the hospital halls

Back in the 80's I had a morning out patient surgical procedure for which I was expected to be in recovery and hour or two to wake up then be released. Wasn't released till late that evening. Nurse said they couldn't keep my oxygen level up, that I scared them because it kept dropping. Not sure when...
by kteague
Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleeping in a recliner
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

Re: Sleeping in a recliner

My first thought is yes. I have a friend who even when sitting upright starts snoring and snorting as soon as they starts to doze. I, on the other hand, have no breathing distress if I sleep in a recliner with the back nearly upright with the footrest up and with a c-pillow under my chin. If I vary ...
by kteague
Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The ‘End’ of COVID Is Still Far Worse Than We Imagined
Replies: 50
Views: 3970

Re: The ‘End’ of COVID Is Still Far Worse Than We Imagined

Where I am on the west coast the mask wearing in the stores is maybe 50/50. I wear mine. Interstitial Lung Disease has diminished 2 lobes of my lungs - don't have more I'm willing to risk. Over time I have let my guard down, even though I'm well aware I could regret it. Live in a busy household with...
by kteague
Mon Aug 29, 2022 3:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: unusual sleep apnea symptoms
Replies: 5
Views: 683

Re: unusual sleep apnea symptoms

Just getting used to the new sensations of the treatment can in itself be detrimental to sleep for a while. Have read several people on here saying they went through a period of even worsening fatigue in the early weeks of treatment. Some have theorized on the whys. One theory is we had become accus...
by kteague
Mon Aug 29, 2022 3:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Obesity and Apnea
Replies: 48
Views: 3125

Re: Obesity and Apnea

I see myself in so many aspects of this discussion. I am one who had OSA before I gained weight. All my husbands when I was young told me I snored horribly but I didn't believe them. When my health changed in my mid 30's I was too much in survival mode to even care what I ate and once the weight was...
by kteague
Mon Aug 29, 2022 2:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap
Replies: 60
Views: 7432

Re: jolting - waking up and insomnia or not using cpap

Zonker is right. The good thing about this therapy is you can get actual data to see what's going on with your treatment instead of wondering and guessing. if you have perhaps started having central events, it will show in your machine data. Sounds like data is going to be key in you optimizing your...