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My CPAP Data (Very Tired)
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My CPAP Data (Very Tired)
I have been pretty tired since I started using the CPAP last Wednesday. I been feeling hungover most mornings. 

I finally have data from last night for both the O2 Ring and the CPAP. I felt a little better this morning then the last few mornings but still no better than before I started therapy. I assume this comes with time? I dont have any frame of reference on how I should be feeling. 

I was diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea with one sleep study. I have extreme night terrors very regularly (3 times a week on average) where I am completely paralyzed and cant even yell for help. I have chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, and they began to suspect I have ADHD. I think it is all because of my sleep issues. I am really hoping this works. I am going to keep trying this until we find the right settings. I dont know what else to do.

Please let me know if you guys need more info. I will provide whatever you need.

And thank you all for your time!


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RE: My CPAP Data (Very Tired)
My recommendation would be to turn off the ramp, increase your minimum pressure to 7cm and set the maximum to 10 cm.  I am thinking that you are experiencing arousals from the wide pressure change, and constraining its range to 3 cm is probably liveable.

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RE: My CPAP Data (Very Tired)
You seem to be having flow limits that raise your pressure. To help with the flow limits give these changes a try.

EPR full time
EPR set 3
Min set 7

That should make it easier to sleep.
Apnea (80-100%) 10 seconds, Hypopnea (50-80%) 10 seconds, Flow Limits (0-50%) not timed  Cervical Collar - Dealing w DME - Chart Organizing
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RE: My CPAP Data (Very Tired)
I don't know where these settings are at. I was able to shut off the ramp time. I don't know what EPR is. I don't see a setting for min max pressure.
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RE: My CPAP Data (Very Tired)
I found it. Had to get into the secret menus thanks guys I'm about to take this sucker for a test run with these settings. I'll report back tomorrow.
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RE: My CPAP Data (Very Tired)
It's in the clinical menu. Hold the Home and dial in at the same time for about 5 seconds. Then you can edit the settings. EPR equals Exhalation Pressure Relief.
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RE: My CPAP Data (Very Tired)
EPR and pressures changes are in the clinician menu.  It is explained in the Clinician manual.  You  can read the steps on how to request a copy here: CPAP Setup Manuals.  This link is also at the top of every page here.

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