JDS74 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:26 am

John, glad to here all is going well with your system.

Thanks!

Many moons ago, I put together a design for a battery backup system. I've changed my ASV unit twice since I created it. I finally had to replace the battery. And you know what? It continues to work like a champ!! I now have it set up to act as my primary power source. So regardless of the cause any...

Many moons ago, I put together a design for a battery backup system. I've changed my ASV unit twice since I created it. I finally had to replace the battery. And you know what? It continues to work like a champ!! I now have it set up to act as my primary power source. So regardless of the cause any ...

I got an ASV machine a week ago, and thanks to pugsy and other members of this forum, its been working great. Glad to hear it's working well for you. There is a lot to say for the power of a group like this. We can learn from the experiences of others. And that can make all the difference. Happy dr...

palerider wrote:I'm trying to prod jedimark into getting those and a couple other small things fixed, and releasing a minor upgrade in the near future.

Thank you from all of us!!

Agreed. If that chart is common, then the CA events should be addressed. Print and bring that to your sleep doctor. Discuss it with your doctor to see what your doctor recommends. If your doctor won't address it, find another doctor.

...First night back on ASV...no centrals... Of course, if you look at the waveform data you will see (as you obviously know), that there were no centrals because your machine steps in before the central can occur. I know that when I fall asleep the pressure really ramps up. It used to awaken me. No...

Shoot! Googling your symptoms even when you feel well is a good way to convince yourself that death is stalking you!!

... My machine does a great job syncing to my breathing. I do notice it kicking in on its own and I think to myself "Wow. I had no idea I wasn't breathing. That's awesome -- it's got my back.." ... Perfectly described!! And you're right. I went from REALLY DREADING falling asleep to longing for it....

If your mask is leaking a great deal, as it appears to be, then you probably can get some better results by adjusting it. Tight, but not too tight. Too loose and it leaks. Too tight and it leaks. That "Goldilocks" zone can be frustrating to find. Worst case, you might need to really push for a full ...

MisterClean, welcome to the wonderful world of central sleep apnea. From your descriptions it sounds as if you suffer the some of the same issues that I do. In particular, as you fall asleep you fail to breathe regularly. That causes you to feel as if the machine is forcing you to breathe - even if ...

Me? Oh, I've got a great neurologist, who also specializes in sleep medicine. I've had all sorts of tests ... MRIs, Neuro-Psychology, Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Modified Barium Swallow Test, Sleep Studies .. You name it. I have Sporadic OPCA (Olivoponotocerebellar Atrophy). That is, my cerebellum and br...

I can't even tell there is air coming through right unless I hold my breathe and see if the mask reacts. ... I thought the ramp was suppose to slowly go up until it got to the right place and then stay on the higher air flow. My does just the opposite. Any one have any suggestions??? Seajay, I can'...

The devices that actually "breathe for you" are called "ventilators" and use higher pressures. Despite the adaptive servo "VENTILATOR" term, the A10 ASV is limited to 25 cmH2O pressure and isn't like "real" ventilators. Archangle, you normally provide very good information, but I'm afraid I have to...

Archangle, it sounds as if the OP and his doctor understand the cause of the PB. There is no "cure". There is just learning to manage the symptoms. In this case, it appears taking medication is all that's required. In addition to the more common heart issues, periodic breathing can be a marker of so...