RE: O2 Ring vs Checkme O2
I saw my GP today to discuss the hypertension, meds, etc. While there, I mentioned the AHI numbers and my SpO2 numbers, what few I have. It is her opinion that the CPAP is doing its job since the AHIs stay below 5. Even with O2 drops to 80 at night, she doesn't think it has anything to do with the hypertension I am experiencing. She did say, however, to continue monitoring due to the various medication changes we are making.
There is a nurse practitioner at the GP office that is "in charge" of the CPAP patients but she sneered at the idea of OSCAR and that's as far as I got in discussing it with her.
Just for giggles:
we increased the Benazapril (Lotensin) to 20 then 40mg 1x day
we added Clonidine briefly in an effort to bring it down quickly, which it did not. Now it is prn for if the systolic goes over 180 again.
we removed naproxen sodium as NSAIDs tend to increase bp
today we increased the metoprolol to 100 and added Celebrex to control my pain.
My medication list is long and adding more was not in my game plan but neither is a stroke so...
PaulaO
Take a deep breath and count to zen.
RE: O2 Ring vs Checkme O2
What is your pulse rate at night? And maybe I missed it, but have you posted any Oscar data?
Me and my wife both need supplemental O2 at night. She also needs it in the day if she is sitting still at the computer or laying in bed.
I crash to the low 80s at night without it and my wife will hit 70 and stay there without it at night.
In her case she just slows down breathing and it crashes.
I am wondering what all your oscar numbers at.
Anytime you want to compare drug lists we can see who's is longer
Robert
RE: O2 Ring vs Checkme O2
I am waiting until I have more SpO2 data before I start another thread about it all. But so far, the drops during sleep have been extremely short. My daytime O2 seems to be fine. At the doc office, it was 97.
Another reason to spend the big bucks on the Checkme is my asthma. I've had two big events last year that was unusual for me. We think it was a reaction to mold and the medications seem to be controlling it. I am to have a lung CT to recheck the lung nodules that were accidentally found a few years ago. Having the Checkme will be another tool I can use for when/if another big attack like that hits.
PaulaO
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RE: O2 Ring vs Checkme O2
(01-08-2024, 08:17 PM)Crimson Nape Wrote: The Checkme is a SleepU on steroids. Consider this, both the SleepU and Checkme have the electronics as a wrist wearable unit. The O2Ring has everything all on your finger. This makes the O2Ring's finger weight more than the finger probes for the other two. All allow 4 10-hour sessions before rewriting the oldest file.
I probably added more doubt to your decision. I'm happy to help! 
- Red
I don't know how anyone can sleep with that thing pressing on their finger. That was a good part of the reason why I was barely able to sleep during the at home or even in lab sleep studies.
RE: O2 Ring vs Checkme O2
They aren't bad to get used to. The soft silicone on the finger sensors is much more comfortable than clip on or tape on sensors and can be worn on different fingers and further down the finger.
RE: O2 Ring vs Checkme O2
I got used the my Checkme's silicone thing that sits on my finger. It took a while, maybe about 7 nights or so? But I barely notice it now.
I think for me, and the special snowflake that I am, I would not have tolerated the weight of the O2 Ring.
PaulaO
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RE: O2 Ring vs Checkme O2
I haven't ever had the ring, tried it once at a friend's. It seemed like it would be comfortable enough for me compared with the cord and wrist. The reason I wouldn't get it is because you can't replace the sensor cord and the ring does not get as good of marks for resilience last I read through the Amazon reviews. Especially when the sleepU is the same price. For me the sleepU is a good middle ground. The checkme is overkill for what I need and bigger on the wrist. It has a bigger battery and longer between charges but I'm okay with charging every other night. (every night on one that's several years old with an old battery).
Any of them are good options, though, and I'm glad they provide three different choices for different needs. Paula, I'm glad your checkme has been working for you! Did you have to do anything special to acclimate to it?
RE: O2 Ring vs Checkme O2
I had to switch fingers often, between thumb and first. I tried it on my pinkie one night but it kept losing contact.
PaulaO
Take a deep breath and count to zen.
RE: O2 Ring vs Checkme O2
I've had both and used both for several years. Unless you have huge fingers there is no issue with the ring rubber breaking. Battery life on the ring is about 16 hours or so, takes an hour to recharge. Checkme is 4 days or so.
To the person that said they couldn't sleep with it in the study. The study typically uses finger tips these both have the sensor in rings
