Thanks for the information. I am just getting used to it all. My NP who is working with the sleep doc is the one who told me to have the DME folks change it. I totally agree with the fact that if I don't need 45 minutes to fall asleep, I need a re-set to less time. I didn't know that I could used the heated humidifier with a regular tube. I thought it had to be the heated kind of tube. The DME left me a heated tube, but that was only because that was all she had with her that day. I live in a rural area and she came to me. I asked her to turn off the heated air function on the machine, and she did it while she was at my home. My reasoning was why get used to heated air if my next tube wouldn't support it. I am surprised she didn't correct me.
I ended up with an AHI of 1.1 for the night last night.
Hi George, My brother has the same machine and says the same as you. He changes his all of the time. I was told by the Doc to call the Durable Medical Device people and have them change it remotely. Maybe it is because I am still be monitored for compliance. I have to say that even if my insurance wasn't paying for it, I would purchase it outright. I love it that much! I have tried putting the mask back on after taking it off during the night, without hitting the ramp button again, and it air flow is too intense for me. Last night I had a really good sleep. Maybe because I did not have a nap yesterday. I will be interested to see my numbers when they come up this AM. My throat feels a little dry though. So far I have resisted using the heated option. My insurance company sees it as a luxury, so I didn't want to become accustomed to it. My brother swears by his - says he can't sleep without the heat.
Hi, I am Sue and also started therapy in September 2017. I find I am feeling so much better since starting treatment. My blood pressure has decreased, my mind is much clearer, and I have more energy. I still feel like I need a daytime nap though. Not sure if this is just a habit or my body trying to catch up with sleep. I had a review with my NP last week who reviewed my progress. She was pleased with my compliance and better BP & AHI numbers. My initial number was 22 apnea's during the sleep study with my blood oxygen getting as low 80. The sleep doctor has me on a prescription set at 8. I am using a Resmed Airsense 10, and nasal pillows with the Profit10 for her headgear. I am now averaging 1.5 AHI. My ramp time is set for 45 minutes, and NP has suggested I call the medical device company to lower the time. I am okay with that and plan on doing it on Monday. I thought I would try 30 minutes ramp since I am still getting used to the therapy. I am a 68 year old female, and suspect I have had sleep apnea for years that went untreated.
