Concerning insurance and formal determination of CPAP non compliance

Don't feed the troll!

My post is very reasonable. I have tried CPAP and I have found that it isn't effectively treating my sleep apnea, despite large effort on my part to make it work. I am looking to try some other form of treatment that may or may not work.

Actually, it sounds like you have not tried your own settings. You stated the machine was set at 4-20 which is the default setting for the machine. Some doctors assume that the machine will use what it needs, but they fail to understand how auto really works.

Basically, a setting of 4-20 is a setting designed to fail. And for many reasons.

1) Most people find that a setting of 4 is too low, and uncomfortable.

2) Pressure goes up slowly as the machine will keep checking to see if it is working. So, if you need a pressure of 12, and it starts at 4; it is going to take a long time to get there, leaving you untreated.

3) pressure changes bother some people, making it difficult to sleep

4) The machines does not remember anything. It is checking on a regular basis for what you need NOW. It will not remember your needs and go there directly.

Instead of giving up quickly, stick it out and find the ideal settings for you. You can make this work and have long term success.