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Bathroom trips really mess up the CPAP - HughT - 09-21-2015 I'm very new to using CPAP and the ResMed S9. When I started off at night everything was OK but when I needed to get up to use the bathroom, I had a real problem with getting the machine to start over with the Ramp up. 1. Can anyone help me to understand how to reset the machine so I can just go back to sleep? I tried turning it off and then on but it continues where I left off. The air pressure is too strong at that point for me to fall asleep again. I've taken to just not wearing it at all. 2. Assuming I did that, the next morning I want the machine to just be reset so I can use it the following night but I still have the same problem. The most I've been[/size] able to use it has been 3 hours and that just isn't good enough. Any help will be much appreciated. RE: Bathroom trips really mess up the CPAP - Sleeprider - 09-21-2015 If your S9 is setup for ramp, then turning the machine off with the power knob, then back on should begin with ramp. Also, there is a ramp button next to the control knob that should start the ramp cycle. You can request a copy of the clinical manual from the forum http://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-pressure/change-cpap-pressure-settings-adjusting-your-machine-with-a-clinician-setup-manual . That manual details the use of the controls and ramp function. Admin edit: corrected broken link. RE: Bathroom trips really mess up the CPAP - justMongo - 09-21-2015 Bad link above. The period became part of the hyperlink. RE: Bathroom trips really mess up the CPAP - SuperSleeper - 09-21-2015 (09-21-2015, 03:00 PM)justMongo Wrote: Bad link above. The period became part of the hyperlink. I edited his post and put a space between the link and the period. Should work now. RE: Bathroom trips really mess up the CPAP - HughT - 09-21-2015 Thanks. I'll request the manual immediately. RE: Bathroom trips really mess up the CPAP - trish6hundred - 09-21-2015 Hi HughT, WELCOME! to the forum.! Hang in there for more answers to your questions. Much success to you with your CPAP therapy. RE: Bathroom trips really mess up the CPAP - magicis - 09-22-2015 (09-21-2015, 01:33 PM)HughT Wrote: I'm very new to using CPAP and the ResMed S9. When I started off at night everything was OK but when I needed to get up to use the bathroom, I had a real problem with getting the machine to start over with the Ramp up. Hi there, i'm a new user, but one way i got around problems like this, is i make sure to drink all the liquids i need, before 6 and absolutely before 7 at night, then i don't have to get up and pee......before i had that cut off point, i got up about every 2 hours....a real drag.....but now :roll eyes: at least i don't have to deal with that issue! maybe that can help? best wishes, RE: Bathroom trips really mess up the CPAP - justMongo - 09-22-2015 (09-22-2015, 02:02 AM)magicis Wrote: Hi there, i'm a new user, but one way i got around problems like this, is i make sure to drink all the liquids i need, before 6 and absolutely before 7 at night, then i don't have to get up and pee......before i had that cut off point, i got up about every 2 hours....a real drag.....but now :roll eyes: at least i don't have to deal with that issue! Many people report reduced nocturia with CPAP use. Perhaps due to reduced spikes in blood pressure from being aroused by cessation of breathing. I take furosemide (aka Lasix) B.I.D. --- and I take it well before bedtime. |