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Dugy40 [Doug's Therapy Thread]
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I wore the knightbridge to bed. took it off about midnight. had a lot of event while wearing it. they calmed down after taking it off. I feel really good bout my leak rate today. slept 10 hours then took mask off and slept almost 3 more hours. still sleepy. worries me. ill be making an appointment with my regular dr. she knows nothing bout sleep. there is no sleep dr in this town. although I am worrried the tiredness has nothing to do with sleep. because it looks like i am sleeping good right? 
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RE: Dugy40 [Doug's Therapy Thread]
Doug, your problem is not likely something a sleep specialist can help with, and your regular physician is able to screen for other potential problems of excessive fatigue or sleep. It really is a process of elimination to identify any physical, hormonal, metabolic or mental issues that may be affecting sleep. Sleep doctors tend to be focused on sleep apnea which you are effectively treating.
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RE: Dugy40 [Doug's Therapy Thread]
(08-24-2020, 10:41 AM)Sleeprider Wrote: Doug, your problem is not likely something a sleep specialist can help with, and your regular physician is able to screen for other potential problems of excessive fatigue or sleep.  It really is a process of elimination to identify any physical, hormonal, metabolic or mental issues that may be affecting sleep.  Sleep doctors tend to be focused on sleep apnea which you are effectively treating.

Yeah I was thinking the same.   I can barely pee.  They said my prostrate is enlarged. They said old age.  Not one doctor felt it or did further testing on it.  I know this Covid thing has messed with me mentally.  I am home 24/7 pretty much.  I don’t even see my grandkids because I am afraid of getting the virus.   I used to go to concerts or out to eat.  I don’t do any of that now. So pretty depressed.
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For prostate issues see a urologist. There is a lot that can help and it’s important to eliminate the possibility of something more serious like cancer. It really makes no sense to suffer in silence and take that risk which is more dangerous to you than Covid.
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RE: Dugy40 [Doug's Therapy Thread]
I suppose my COPD makes me high risk and I should just sit at home. No way. I wear a dumb looking bright yellow bandana as my mask, knowing that no mask or covering is going to stop a virus, except maybe N95 rated ones. My life is not going to be on hold for this COVID thing. I have doctors appointments I must go to, I go to Church, I go to the ATM for money withdrawals, I go to the pizza shop or other restaurants and ice cream shops in my local area. I see family every week except when this COVID lockdown started, and yes then all things were shutdown. But I've been back to normal life except the Jesse James bandana. I refuse to be a victim of this lockdown.

PS I really mean no offense, but complaining about it is acceptable if you're going to take action to change what the complaint is about. Otherwise, complaints are not worth the time.
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I feel  kind of dumb asking this but do  you think a pressure change might help a little more? i know it looks great now. I ask because its maxing out at 13 quite a bit, i cant help but wonder if i move it up to 13.6-14 if id have even less events. possibly even feel better?

 I Cannot get my climate control right. water in my mask again last night. thats what the leak rate spikes are is me wiping my nose. i had it on 1 humidity and 70 temp. i bumped to 80 temp and still moisture. it doesnt do it every night.i know that because of the difference in room temp and humidity thats already present. i guess i can try no climate control again. seems like last time my events spiked. suggestions on settings? id like a little moisture just not dripping off my mask onto my nose.
 OH btw. i tried a"hack" last night. i took a bandaid and peeled the gauze part off. it was still sticky where the gauze was. I put the bandaid on my lips. It held tight. i did wake up once with it off but kind of remembering peeling it off in my sleep. i found it and put it back on. it still stuck. when i woke up it was still on. It didnt hurt to pull it off either. bandaids are way cheaper than those somnifix things. The true test will be to see if i can wear nightly without getting sore lips. ty Doug



 Also headaches almost daily. not always when i wake up. some are present when waking some develop as the day progresses. 
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RE: Dugy40 [Doug's Therapy Thread]
I do not recommend any pressure setting changes. As I look at the chart, pressure goes up and touches your Max but then it drops back down. It is not staying at your Max very long. It goes there somewhat frequently, but it is not staying there. Even so, I would not change it.

The humidifier is for comfort however. It has an Auto and Manual mode then from Off and 1-8. Then if you have it, the heated hose would have the temperature setting to assist in rainout. While a heated hose can't work on rainout in the mask directly, it should help reduce the moisture by way of helping you breathe it in instead of it condensing on the hose and mask. Another option is a hose cover to insulate the hose. This is something you should change, as it is adding to your sleep disruptions.

Also on the bandaid for taping the mouth closed, I've not taped so I'm not experienced at it. I do think from looking at bandaids that these would be a poor mouth seal choice. These are breathable material by design, as injuries these are designed to protect and cover need breathable coverings. I think you'll need to look elsewhere for the correct mouth tape.

While you are working on getting these latter 2 issues resolved, I do hope you go out somewhere and enjoy life. It is passing us all by very quickly, and it's a shame to think you're sitting at home passively pining away on things you could be doing. A free and simple solution: get up, turn the doorknob, step outside, and go do what you are missing and are not currently enjoying by being cooped up. You probably won't like this message coming from me, but I do mean well. Be daring enough to go out and visit family or go to do something other than pining away while obsessing over a CPAP. If you NEED a reason to get outside, get yourself to the doctor and get your other health issues resolved. We're very good at Apnea and sleep issue resolutions here at AB, but we can only help within that focused area of health. I sincerely believe that every one of us on Apnea Board has as a driving goal in that we're trying to attain and maintain a normal healthy life that is enjoyable. So GO and Enjoy. It is that simple.
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RE: Dugy40 [Doug's Therapy Thread]
At this stage you do NOT make changes by the numbers. It is all about how you feel. You decide if the change is no change, worse, or better than your current settings.
You mentioned headaches. A cause for headaches related to Sleep Apnea include
1. a poor setup, but this is not your situation
2. low Oxygen. CPAP usage improves oxygen saturation so this is unlikely, but you can validate this with the use of a recording pulse oximeter that is compatible with OSCAR. There is no need to use every night unless an issue is shown but periodic use/validation harms nothing.
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RE: Dugy40 [Doug's Therapy Thread]
(08-26-2020, 12:29 PM)SarcasticDave94 Wrote: I do not recommend any pressure setting changes. As I look at the chart, pressure goes up and touches your Max but then it drops back down. It is not staying at your Max very long. It goes there somewhat frequently, but it is not staying there. Even so, I would not change it.

The humidifier is for comfort however. It has an Auto and Manual mode then from Off and 1-8. Then if you have it, the heated hose would have the temperature setting to assist in rainout. While a heated hose can't work on rainout in the mask directly, it should help reduce the moisture by way of helping you breathe it in instead of it condensing on the hose and mask. Another option is a hose cover to insulate the hose. This is something you should change, as it is adding to your sleep disruptions.

Also on the bandaid for taping the mouth closed, I've not taped so I'm not experienced at it. I do think from looking at bandaids that these would be a poor mouth seal choice. These are breathable material by design, as injuries these are designed to protect and cover need breathable coverings. I think you'll need to look elsewhere for the correct mouth tape.

While you are working on getting these latter 2 issues resolved, I do hope you go out somewhere and enjoy life. It is passing us all by very quickly, and it's a shame to think you're sitting at home passively pining away on things you could be doing. A free and simple solution: get up, turn the doorknob, step outside, and go do what you are missing and are not currently enjoying by being cooped up. You probably won't like this message coming from me, but I do mean well. Be daring enough to go out and visit family or go to do something other than pining away while obsessing over a CPAP. If you NEED a reason to get outside, get yourself to the doctor and get your other health issues resolved. We're very good at Apnea and sleep issue resolutions here at AB, but we can only help within that focused area of health. I sincerely believe that every one of us on Apnea Board has as a driving goal in that we're trying to attain and maintain a normal healthy life that is enjoyable. So GO and Enjoy. It is that simple.

Thank you buddy.  I bought the expensive mouth tape first.    I can tell you the bandaid holds just as good.  I can’t breathe through it. Just thought I’d share.  Long term will be the test.  My lips aren’t sore today.  Thank you for responding bout pressure change.   Doug.
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RE: Dugy40 [Doug's Therapy Thread]
Good morning. Sept 1st. got my best session last night. 2 events. only 1 leak of 2 seconds. i had to scratch my nose bad though. haha. just posting for continuity. ive missed a few. I seem to feel better than usual. have a good day  yall. Doug




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