11-12-2024, 09:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-12-2024, 09:22 PM by weswantstosleep.)
Wes' therapy optimization thread
Hey folks, first off thanks greatly for all the advice found here-- been lurking for a long time and decided it was time for my own thread and to ask for advice.
In general my AHI, as reported by my DreamStation, tends to hover around 1 or 2, but I rarely feel completely rested and it's frustratingly inconsistent. Some days I feel great, others I'm barely functional and it's taken me a long time to try and eliminate variables and dial in the therapy. Over time I've tried various approaches.. less pressure, more pressure, CFLEX on/off, chin straps, cervical collar, etc etc. Having a consistent refreshing night's sleep still eludes me though. Most nights I wake up repeatedly and never actually sleep through the night. On days I feel good, I really feel GOOD-- clear head, focused.
I'm hoping someone can look at my OSCAR charts and give me some recommendations. I'm attaching an average night using nasal pillows and my cervical collar (but lately I've been trying the knightsbridge strap).
What I tend to notice is distorted inhales that look like flow limitations and frequent turbulence that look like unflagged arousals. The turbulent areas always have unusual exhalations but I'm not sure if those are relevant.
I also go through phases in the night where my breathing becomes erratic and has an ebb and flow. That's shown in the 3rd attachment. My assumption has been REM sleep but I've struggled to find other cases around here that look similar.
In general my AHI, as reported by my DreamStation, tends to hover around 1 or 2, but I rarely feel completely rested and it's frustratingly inconsistent. Some days I feel great, others I'm barely functional and it's taken me a long time to try and eliminate variables and dial in the therapy. Over time I've tried various approaches.. less pressure, more pressure, CFLEX on/off, chin straps, cervical collar, etc etc. Having a consistent refreshing night's sleep still eludes me though. Most nights I wake up repeatedly and never actually sleep through the night. On days I feel good, I really feel GOOD-- clear head, focused.
I'm hoping someone can look at my OSCAR charts and give me some recommendations. I'm attaching an average night using nasal pillows and my cervical collar (but lately I've been trying the knightsbridge strap).
What I tend to notice is distorted inhales that look like flow limitations and frequent turbulence that look like unflagged arousals. The turbulent areas always have unusual exhalations but I'm not sure if those are relevant.
I also go through phases in the night where my breathing becomes erratic and has an ebb and flow. That's shown in the 3rd attachment. My assumption has been REM sleep but I've struggled to find other cases around here that look similar.
