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by ChicagoGranny
Wed Jun 05, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Acupuncture and Moderate Sleep Apnea
Replies: 8
Views: 373

Re: Acupuncture and Moderate Sleep Apnea

it is most certainly a real science thing Wrong. Pseudoscience. 1. Be Wary of Acupuncture, Qigong, and “Chinese Medicine” Stephen Barrett, M.D. https://quackwatch.org/related/acu/ 2. Acupuncture in 21st Century Anesthesia: Is There a Needle in the Haystack? Shu-Ming Wang, MD,* Richard E. Harris, Ph...
by ChicagoGranny
Wed Jun 05, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Very unhappy morning
Replies: 32
Views: 7686

Re: Very unhappy morning

nawchem wrote:
Wed Jun 05, 2024 12:01 pm
Last nights data. Any thoughts?
Looks very good. I wouldn't change anything.
by ChicagoGranny
Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Minor confusion in the morning, wake up with panic and numb arm
Replies: 3
Views: 272

Re: Minor confusion in the morning, wake up with panic and numb arm

Mattlovescats wrote:
Tue Jun 04, 2024 10:48 am
I wonder if I’m having very bad apneas that my resmed Airmini isn’t controlling.
Could be. Do you know how to see your machine's AHI number?
by ChicagoGranny
Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question regarding SD card usage for Airsense 11 Autoset
Replies: 2
Views: 345

Re: Question regarding SD card usage for Airsense 11 Autoset

If I were to go to see my doctor after using the Airsense 11 device without an SD card, how would he have access to my sleep data? "Most" sleep doctors only look at compliance data. They don't have to time to look into the details. But you do using OSCAR or SleepHQ.com. SleepHQ is easier to use and...
by ChicagoGranny
Tue Jun 04, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question about sharing sleep data
Replies: 1
Views: 144

Re: Question about sharing sleep data

I was wondering if people share their OSCAR or SleepHQ data here to get guidance and advice. Absolutely. If so, what is the safest (data safety-wise) and most effective way to post my sleep data with everyone to get guidance and advice? What software is the best for sharing my sleep data to help ge...
by ChicagoGranny
Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed 11 Water Chamber Capacity Increaser
Replies: 4
Views: 253

Re: Resmed 11 Water Chamber Capacity Increaser

1. What is your humidifier setting?

2. What are your pressure settings?

3. What is your leak level?
by ChicagoGranny
Sun Jun 02, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Very unhappy morning
Replies: 32
Views: 7686

Re: Very unhappy morning

nawchem wrote:
Sun Jun 02, 2024 3:13 pm
I just realized I don't have the card reader
Are you sure? Most laptops have a built-in card reader. It's a small slot and can be hard to find.
by ChicagoGranny
Sun Jun 02, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Refurbish or buy new?
Replies: 5
Views: 385

Re: Refurbish or buy new?

I’m talking about refurbishing the one I have, rather than buying a refurbished one. Probably $400 vs $1000 Check out the refurbished and open-box machines at https://www.secondwindcpap.com/#09e4/fullscreen/m=and&q=airsense+10+autoset. They are a reputable supplier. Sometimes, great deals can be fo...
by ChicagoGranny
Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Refurbish or buy new?
Replies: 5
Views: 385

Re: Refurbish or buy new?

I have the Resmed Autosense 10. I just got the end of life message. Is it better to get it refurbished with a new motor by an authorized repair center, or buy a new one? I’d like to save money, but at the same time, don’t want something that will break. What's your insurance situation? What's the d...
by ChicagoGranny
Sat Jun 01, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Very unhappy morning
Replies: 32
Views: 7686

Re: Very unhappy morning

The AHI has been high in those early hours 1.7 That's not high. What's the breakdown? AHI, CA, H? 10mgs melatonin I would get rid of that. I take these right before I lie down. Do you think it's the timing causing the insomnia? If the gabapentin is helping you to sleep, it takes about an hour to ki...
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lots has happed with AC11 & Sleeping
Replies: 1
Views: 1194

Re: Lots has happed with AC11 & Sleeping

As I wrote this last sentence I started to yawn. I started yawning halfway through this. Just kiddin'! I think it's a good idea to taper off Ambien. Be aware that some people don't tolerate melatonin. It causes wild dreaming. Gramps took a very small amount and slept 12 hours. He tried it a few tim...
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can using a CPAP for years open the epiglottis?
Replies: 24
Views: 5838

Re: Can using a CPAP for years open the epiglottis?

stevenal wrote:
Thu May 30, 2024 4:00 pm
What device? If using Windows, hold CTRL while scrolling up.
Doesn't work on my Windows laptop.

Holding CTRL and pressing the plus (+) key does. Press it until the text is as large as you want.

Holding control and pressing the minus key will make it smaller.
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using ice for cold air?
Replies: 5
Views: 501

Re: Using ice for cold air?

While it's true that cold air is more dense than hot air (and carries more O2) by the time this 'cool air' reaches your lungs, it's no longer cool and any additional O2 is no longer additional. You can do as you like of course but, in my opinion, there's no benefits to what you're doing. This is tr...
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using ice for cold air?
Replies: 5
Views: 501

Re: Using ice for cold air?

Jljbtm wrote:
Thu May 30, 2024 5:50 am
my blood oxygen level during sleep
Which type of blood-ox issues are you having?
by ChicagoGranny
Thu May 30, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can using a CPAP for years open the epiglottis?
Replies: 24
Views: 5838

Re: Can using a CPAP for years open the epiglottis?

MamaBear2016 wrote:
Wed May 29, 2024 11:57 pm
Can I make the text larger here?
Why?

It wouldn't be popular with members trying to help you. We can zoom in if needed, and you can too.