I used to have very vivid dreams where I needed to run but couldn't. With all my imaginary efforts, I could barely get my dream legs to move at all let alone fast. Then I'd wake up with the classic apnea symptoms (racing heart, out of breath etc). At the time I never thought I was awake, but maybe. ...

Hi Sleepwise. Welcome to the forum. It also took me ages to get diagnosed because I didn't fit 'the profile'. What you need to very concerned about is what untreated sleep apnea is doing to your body. Get tested, get treatment if you need it. Research what questions you need to ask before you meet w...

I use my machine every time I intend to sleep or nap (or there's a high chance I might happen to). Not using the machine is a signal to my brain to NOT fall asleep.

Sometimes my mind is hyper and I can't seem to fall asleep. So I put some headphones on and listen to an audio book. Something that I find mildly interesting and can engage my mind, but with a fairly deep voiced narrator. Initially I would 'listen' all night long and I don't really know how long it ...

What pressure range were you using? If it's high enough, you could set the pressure to a fixed, relatively low value (e.g. 6) for say a week and see what does to your AHI. Sort of like an informal sleep study in the comfort of your own bed, which might help you relax and get some more REM sleep. Tha...

Hi and welcome to the forum. I always use the CPAP, except for accidents. For a cold I take a decongestant, etc. to get started. Generally using the CPAP keeps the airways clear enough. I use it every time I nap. I actually prefer using it, and have a Pavlovian response: CPAP on means it's sleep tim...

Try checking the pins in the plug connector that attach the s9. Could be that upon inserting the plug, one of the pins was not aligned and got bent, providing intermittent power. If this is the case, you may be able to realign the pin(s) with a small tweezer. I just so happened to be at Sleepquest ...

The most likely cause is mechanical problems cause by packing, unpacking, banging, etc. the power supply. Try wiggling all the connectors, flexing the power cord, etc. to see if you can make the problem come and go. Inspect everything by eye, especially the the connectors. You could also have mecha...

A couple of questions..... Did you have anything else at all plugged into the same power outlet What sort of adapter were you using to match a European wall socket to your power plug Cheers, Bill Nothing else was plugged into the same power outlet, but there was a desk lamp plugged into another pow...

Drowsy Dancer wrote: This power supply stuff is Greek to me. Does this thread have any possible relevance to your problem? It was an airplane power supply, not a hotel, but maybe a similar problem: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=87993&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Thanks a lot for the link, but it's a different issue.

I just got back from a week long visit to Amsterdam. When I first plugged my Resmed S9 Autoset into the hotel power in Amsterdam, the unit came on, then immediately went off, then on again, off again a few times before staying on. But then it would turn off semi-randomly during the night. This repea...

Best wishes for your test. I am also VERY claustrophobic and I sure hope your test goes a lot better than my first one (which ended up not going). For the brain scan your head will also be in a small "cage" to keep it in position. After my first aborted attempt, they offered me some anti-anxiety med...

Hi Paul and welcome to the forum. You've got great equipment (same as mine ) and that was a great first night.

Regarding powering an invertor, you might find this thread a bit helpful.

I really like my buckwheat pillow (queen size from beans72.com). It supports my head and neck very well. I just push the beans around to make a nice spot for my head to rest, lie down and go to sleep (well, on a good night, but if I don't it's not because of the pillow). Before my buckwheat pillow a...

I've found that playing an audio book to be a really, really good way to get me to sleep and keep me there, at least subjectively. I find the dull monotonous voice droning along in the dark very good at inducing sleep. (I am not so sure about it being a good way to appreciate books.) I can just play...