A New Machine Issue and Another Thing!

[pamm777]

So I've had my AirSense 11 for a little more than a month. If I shut off the machine in the middle of the night, and take off my mask, I notice that air is still blowing lightly, and silently thru the mask. If I place the mask behind my pillow (tubing still attached), about 30 min later the machine turns back on an starts blowing full force. Anyone else having this happen? Very strange.

ALSO, I am having another in home sleep test in early April. There is a chance I don't have sleep apnea anymore. I have been sleeping well with the machine, but many times without it. If I get uncomfortable during the night, I take the mask off. Then I check my Fitbit in the morning and I seem to be getting more deep sleep when I'm not using it. I was diagnosed 10 years ago, and have lost considerable weight in the last 6 years and am thinking that could be the reason.Of course the test will give me the answer, but any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[Sleeprider]

Resmed devices have a cool-down cycle that lasts 20 minutes. Anytime your start the machine and stop it, it will continue to blow at low volume to cool and dry the device and tubing, unless you disconnect the power.

Good luck with the test. It's rare that any one that needs CPAP, spontaneously resolves the problem that led to the diagnosis. Weight loss helps, as does overall fitness.

[pamm777]

Dear Sleeprider,
I had my in home sleep study on April 1, and just this week, on April 10, got back the results.
My condition has indeed resolved itself! My incidents per hour were 3.7, and I no longer have sleep apnea! This happened over time, it was not spontaneous. And I know other people that this has happened to, so it is possible. I was not surprised with this result because I noticed that I started to feel different, but I am certainly elated!

[OpalRose]

Happy to hear those positive results! It's very rare, but welcome I'm sure!
Did they attribute it to the weight loss?

[Sleeprider]

Great to hear your sleep apnea as mostly resolved and your CPAP therapy is optional. It is very rare to see cases like yours verified through sleep test.

[pamm777]

Sleeprider,
Why do you say “mostly resolved”? 3.7 is in the range of normal.

[pamm777]

Happy to hear those positive results!  It's very rare, but welcome I'm sure!  
Did they attribute it to the weight loss?

Thank you, OpalRose! I will see my sleep doctor on 4/29 and ask him. I'll let you know what he says.

[pamm777]

OpalRose, sorry I took so long to reply but I just saw my sleep doctor this week. He went over my test results and confirmed that I no longer have sleep apnea! He said there only two things that will lead to this: weight loss and diet change. I did both of those things to get healthier not knowing that reversing my sleep apnea would be a side benefit! So it IS possible, and after 11 years I am so happy! I have more energy, and more motivation to do things. I wish you the best. (If you have anymore questions let me know)

[OpalRose]

Happy for you!  Diet and the resulting weight loss can make a huge difference.  Usually, we see folk that lose weight able to use lower pressures, but have not heard of anyone receiving a confirmation that they are cured through a sleep study.  

Remember though, that the medical profession uses the standard that a AHI under 5 equals no sleep apnea.  The reality is that you're still being "strangled"  3.75 times an hour.  

Keep watch on how you feel over time.  You know what to look for.

[pamm777]

Thank you, OpalRose, I will!