2+ years in, I feel no difference?

[Dave W]

I 'think' I'm sleeping better. And I am pretty sure I breath easier (in bed).....but besides that I notice no difference whatsoever from before cpap to now.  Is that normal? My dr says I average below 3 events per hour and he's very happy with results.

[OpalRose]

That seems to be a common complaint with many folk.  There's so many variables that make or break a good night sleep. Sometimes it's not even related to Cpap use.  

I see you've never posted a chart here.  Are you using OSCAR?  
Let us see a Screenshot of the daily page.  There may be something we can help with.

See the links in my signature line to guide you.

[Rcgop]

For me the improvement was very slow. Doing this for 6 years + and I still feel improvement. The real change was when I got everything just right. Right machine, settings, mask, pillow, collar etc. Do not quit trying new things.

[Big Guy]

I hear you loud & clear! I went a full three years +, and not feeling any better.....or any worse. I finally packed up my CPAP gear and stowed it away. 

Nothing gets any better as we age. Things change as we age. Sleep is one of them, among a lot of other things. I seem to sleep okay w/o my CPAP Therapy. 

One good thing about being retired, is being able to take a nap if you wish any time of the day. I tend to take one about 11 am, and that does make a real difference. It's usually less than an hour, but what a difference it makes. 

Anyways, like I said, I know what you are talking about. You'll come to a conclusion soon enough, and only you can decide if it's the right one or not. 

My best to you and good luck!

[Dave W]

I was at 39 events per hour.

Although I notice little if any difference, the health benefits of lowering risks of heart attacks/arrhythmia, stroke, etc are very important to me....I'll never go back to unassisted breathing!! I'm fully adjusted to it. Have a good seal and next to no marks. At least none that bother me. It's actual comfortable. I can tell it's making a difference....My comment was I can't say I feel different during the day. I feel fine during the day......and I'm not a person who can take a nap....I don't need too. I/m not dragging. Last year I went to the gym 215 times, always with 30+ minutes of aerobic activity or more



I've tried to get oscar to work, but on MacBook pro it is NOT easy. I was unable to get it to boot/run.

[OpalRose]

I've tried to get oscar to work, but on MacBook pro it is NOT easy. I was unable to get it to boot/run.

You might want to post this over in the Software Support Forum. Someone may be able to help you get OSCAR running.

[cmpman1974]

If you can work out that often, must not have too many issues with your treatmnet.

[Dave W]

I'm just trying to stay a few steps ahead of the grim reaper! The way I figure it is....as long as I keep moving my body has change of healing itself. I do have 5 or 6 doctors helping!!

[cmpman1974]

Very good point.  Always a smart move to do all you can!

[ejbpesca]

15 years in and I still have never experienced the wonderful difference in how one may feel due to CPAP therapy. I get the therapy, it works, but fatigue stays with me due to other issues.