03-15-2024, 05:50 PM
Daytime sleepiness
Hi all, new member.
I have successfully used a cpap/bipap since 1993.
4 months ago I was prescribed a new unit
ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto.
I use a nasal mask, and a humidifier with a heated hose.
I am comfortable with all of it and have slept well from the beginning.
I usually sleep 7-8 hours.
My weight and current health condition is about the same as when I started with the new unit.
Starting about 2 weeks ago I’ve been having daytime sleepiness hit me mid to late afternoon or early evening to the point I fall asleep in my recliner.
The kind of sleepiness I had before being diagnosed with sleep apnea.
It hits me pretty hard and there’s no fighting falling asleep unless I get up and move around. If I do get up, I’m miserably sleepy.
My setting is 16/22.
I can’t get in to see my doctor for another week.
I’m wondering if changing the settings might be the answer but I don’t know know what new setting numbers to try.
I do have a blood oxygen meter.
I have been getting morning reading numbers of around 92-93 but normally I run around 96-97.
I do know I’m getting into REM sleep because I have pretty detailed, vivid dreams most nights.
I feel normal physically, nothing has changed in that area.
I would appreciate any suggestions on possible adjustments of my settings.
I have successfully used a cpap/bipap since 1993.
4 months ago I was prescribed a new unit
ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto.
I use a nasal mask, and a humidifier with a heated hose.
I am comfortable with all of it and have slept well from the beginning.
I usually sleep 7-8 hours.
My weight and current health condition is about the same as when I started with the new unit.
Starting about 2 weeks ago I’ve been having daytime sleepiness hit me mid to late afternoon or early evening to the point I fall asleep in my recliner.
The kind of sleepiness I had before being diagnosed with sleep apnea.
It hits me pretty hard and there’s no fighting falling asleep unless I get up and move around. If I do get up, I’m miserably sleepy.
My setting is 16/22.
I can’t get in to see my doctor for another week.
I’m wondering if changing the settings might be the answer but I don’t know know what new setting numbers to try.
I do have a blood oxygen meter.
I have been getting morning reading numbers of around 92-93 but normally I run around 96-97.
I do know I’m getting into REM sleep because I have pretty detailed, vivid dreams most nights.
I feel normal physically, nothing has changed in that area.
I would appreciate any suggestions on possible adjustments of my settings.
