01-30-2017, 03:15 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-30-2017, 03:17 PM by Ironman.)
New Hosehead Here
Hello everyone! I've been lurking for about a month to learn what I can from all the experienced posters here. I never went in for a sleep study.. I also never went to my doctor about it.. I almost did because I thought I would need an Rx to get a machine. Turns out it wasn't that difficult to find a machine through other means.
I wanted to get on CPAP because I snore terribly loud. Also, for about the last 8 year so I have woken up in the middle of the night at least 3 times to pee.. sometimes as many as 6. I didn't really know what to think about that except that being an athlete I was very well hydrated. Turns out I read that was a sign of sleep apnea.
So I purchased a resmed s9 autoset to prevent my snoring and to keep me from waking up. The first night worked like a charm, scored an AHI of 1.5 and only woke up one time to go to the bathroom. Second night was the same but scored a 0.1. Both mornings I noticed improvements immediately. Face not swollen, mood improved, no need for a nap..
SO happy this worked out
Very happy to be here
RE: New Hosehead Here
Welcome to Apnea Board!
I'm glad that it is working out for you. Keep us posted and ask questions anytime.
RE: New Hosehead Here
Well done Ironman. Welcome. I think you are in the minority of people that find so much positive benefit so quickly.
RE: New Hosehead Here
Welcome IronMan! I love a great success story!
RE: New Hosehead Here
Glad to have you heere, Ironman! Just out of curiosity, how did you determine the pressure range?
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RE: New Hosehead Here
Welcome to the forum, Ironman! Congratulations on the good results.
RE: New Hosehead Here
Welcome Ironman. You found the right place to be. I am new to this as well, and this forum has been a godsend for information. These folks are awesome.