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I was going over my OSCAR data from day 1 on this cold, wet and dreary New Years Eve and when I put a screenshot from the beginning next to a screenshot from last night the difference is night and day. It turned a cold dreary day into a bright sunny one. Metaphorically speaking of course. 

If it wasn't for this forum and the coders responsible for OSCAR, I would still be absolutely miserable and stuck with these results[attachment=18532]. 

Because as far as my doc was concerned my AHI was below 5 and I was doing "GREAT!". When I brought up my flow limitations she said they were great and she doesn't see anything of concern in my stats. In fact, "I don't see any reason to increase your minimum pressure at all". 

When I got home I went on a mission to get rid of my flow limitations and flow limited breathing because I KNEW that is why I still felt like absolute hell. To make a long story short, thanks to the experts in this forum with their advice and knowledge, I now have these results and feel amazing.  
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Given that it's the end of the year I think it's fitting to say THANK YOU to any and all who helped bring my suffering to an END.

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone and may 2020 be prosperous!
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Congrats on success Osiris357. Happy and safe New Year.

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It would be great if your physician/coach could learn of your success, and WHY you were successful.  It would be educational, if the person is a true professional and doesn't have an inflated sense of self, and it would allow for better treatment of others to follow.

Congratulations on your own self-efficacy, and for persisting with us here at AB.
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Thank you Dave. And I’m going to try mesenteria. My appointment is on Friday morning. Since she already thought I was successful before I actually was I might be wasting my breath since there wasn’t any problems with my flow limitations in her option. I’ll probably get a smug “oh wow, good for you”. We’ll see
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Unfortunately, that’s how most doctors think.  They look at the total AHI number and that’s where their focus is.  

That’s why we advocate taking charge of your own therapy.  It’s not likely you’ll receive the same advice from a doctor as you will here on this forum.

Good Luck Osiris357, hope this trend continues for you.
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Thank you OpalRose
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Great results and better sleep are what we expect and this concept eludes the sleep specialists. That is why I have never seen a sleep specialist and just use my primary care doctor to manage my prescription needs and medical recordkeeping. Anyway, good luck in the coming year, and you have already started to use what you learned to help others. That's how it happens. Happy new year!
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I’d like to know who or what group of people decided an AHI of 5 is acceptable. That’s 40 apneas in 8 hours not including those that didn’t quite get to 10 secs. That’s not acceptable to me. I smell insurance lobbyists. Keeping costs down for their clients. If 5 is normal then flow limitations are to be expected and ignored. Anyway, happy new year to you also and see you in the forum!
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