First night with Auto on

[plight]

Per some previous advice, i turned auto on last night.   It was previous set at 12, so i set the range at 12-16.  Seemed to have better results than the previous nights (which were around 7 ahi)  

My charts are here:     http://imgur.com/a/xa7OC


Any insight would be appreciated and thanks for everything you guys do!  

[Gideon]

Welcome to the forum.

Your chart indicates a need to increase your min pressure so I suggest increasing the min pressure to 13cm

[plight]

During my sleep study, i was diagnosed at 25 AHI.  With the CPAP (over the past week, which is how long ive had it), i range between 4 and 8. I would have assumed, due to the massive drop in events, I would feel different, but I wouldn't say I feel any better than before i started treatment.  

How long does it take before I will feel like I have ENERGY again?  I am sure this is a "it depends" question, but just got to get it out there.

[Gideon]

It is a very individual thing,  When I started I had an AHI of 90 and was put on a fixed pressure of 18cm (The max via a thumbscrew adjustment on an F&P, absolutely no data.  I fought to get that machine as quick as I could because I felt so much better walking out of my titration study.  Read my story in New to CPAP – The Process.
I was lucky, it can take several months to notice/feel a difference.  Ask yourself how long have you had apnea?  Odds are it has been many years.  Your body doesn't recover overnight.

Therapy is in 2 phases, the first is getting your numbers under control.  You are almost there.
The second is very subjective but VERY important,  How do you feel?

Fred

[Crimson Nape]

plight,
Your body may still be getting used to wearing additional stuff as well as the pressure.  This can interfere with getting a restful sleep initially.  Our bodies will adapt over time to a change in our sleeping environment, just give it time.  Each person will respond at a different rate.  

Your profile is confusing by stating that "you are not using software SleepyHead".     In order to help, we need to see your sleep data.   If your Dreamstation is a DSX400 or higher, then #SleepyHead is compatible with it.  You post count is high enough to allow for the posting of links.   Please review the Posting SleepyHead Charts in 5 Easy Steps to help.

[dmeRT]

How long does it take before I will feel like I have ENERGY again?  I am sure this is a "it depends" question, but just got to get it out there.

Well..."it depends".     

Everyone is different in how they feel.  But, you say your ahi still >5 so still having apnea issues.  Might be why you still feel tired.

You changed to auto with a range of 12-16.  Unless I'm looking at something wrong your 95% pressure says 16 but that doesn't correlate with the pressure flow graph.  I'm going to assume your 95% pressure is 16.  If this is the case then you should increase the range to 20.  you can always turn the "opti-start" feature on to start at a higher pressure if needed without increasing the bottom number.

[plight]

Crimson Nape,
Apologies. I fixed my profile, didnt know I had both checked. I am using Sleepyhead and posted my charts from last night in the first post in this thread.
Thanks for that posting charts link, will follow that going forward.

[Twazz24]

I have been on CPAP for 10 years now.  The clinicians set me up on a resumed s8 CPAP at first.  I had nasal pillows at first and still never felt any better.  My AHI's were still 5-15.  I realized I was a mouth breather so went to a full face.  This helped some.  After much research and learning about machines and my condition I had fought to get on an Auto.  This was the smartest thing I had ever done.  I also found out I knew more about apnea and my condition than most of the Physicians.  My next investment was a resmed s9 auto set.  Hugh improvement!  Once I got my pressure set right on my own I was usually under 1 AHI and had felt much better.  So to answer your question I never felt any better until my AHI's dropped down to around 1.  Also take charge of your condition.  Get the right mask and the right machine.  All you need is your prescription for an auto.  You can order your machine from places like Second Wind.  It makes no sense to me that they prescribe cpap and not  autos.  These machines can be ran in either mode. Why would you not want a machine that can ramp up to a higher pressure if needed? Usually it stays at a constant until it needs more pressure to defeat a stubborn event.

[ajack]

It will help if you keep your posts in the same thread. so stick to this one.
I agree that you need more min pressure and lift the max to 18 or 20 for now. Try 13 and see if that's enough.

[plight]

Here is last nights chart with the min moved up to 13 from 12 on auto.  Also, the leaks are happening despite the chin strap, my lips are slightly opening just enough to the point where i wake up to the odd sound of the escaping air through my mouth.