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[ajack]

given the result of your study, the mixed and central apnea are significant and my require a more specialised machine. I would go back to your doctor, as a first step.

[trickyneedsleep]

My Dreamstation is arriving today. I did not get a prescription(titration) because once I was told how much the machine would cost me(using insurance), I would rather buy my own machine. I read the suggested forum but I need a starting point to start using my cpap. Using the info I've attached previously, can someone please give me a starting point concerning pressures?

[OpalRose]

You may want to call your doctor for a copy of the prescription. This is something you may need down the road.
Your sleep study shows a mixed bag of apneas and centrals. In time, you may need a different machine to treat centrals if they persist.

As far as settings go, it's hard to advise. You may want to start out with a minimum of 6cm and a max of 14cm and watch a few days. But be aware, that
if centrals persist, you will need to adjust pressures downward or use the CPAP mode. Higher pressures can cause more CA's.

Download #SleepyHead software and use the tutorials in my signature line to post screenshots here after a couple days data.

Update your profile with the machine name and the mask you are using.

[trickyneedsleep]

You may want to call your doctor for a copy of the prescription.  This is something you may need down the road.  
Your sleep study shows a mixed bag of apneas and centrals.  In time, you may need a different machine to treat centrals if they persist.

As far as settings go, it's hard to advise.  You may want to start out with a minimum of 6cm and a max of 14cm and watch a few days.  But be aware, that
if centrals persist, you will need to adjust pressures downward or use the CPAP mode.  Higher pressures can cause more CA's.

Download [url=http://OSCAR Official Download Page ----> CLICK HERE ./]SleepyHead[/url] software and use the tutorials in my signature line to post screenshots here after a couple days data.

Update your profile with the machine name and the mask you are using.

 So what I will do is start with a min setting of 5cm and a max of 13cm. Does this seem like a logical starting point?

[OpalRose]

You may want to call your doctor for a copy of the prescription.  This is something you may need down the road.  
Your sleep study shows a mixed bag of apneas and centrals.  In time, you may need a different machine to treat centrals if they persist.

As far as settings go, it's hard to advise.  You may want to start out with a minimum of 6cm and a max of 14cm and watch a few days.  But be aware, that
if centrals persist, you will need to adjust pressures downward or use the CPAP mode.  Higher pressures can cause more CA's.

Download [url=http://OSCAR Official Download Page ----> CLICK HERE ./]SleepyHead[/url] software and use the tutorials in my signature line to post screenshots here after a couple days data.

Update your profile with the machine name and the mask you are using.

 So what I will do is start with a min setting of 5cm and a max of 13cm. Does this seem like a logical starting point?

Sure, but if you feel like you are being "air starved", meaning you feel like your not getting enough air at
5cm, then up it to 6cm.

[trickyneedsleep]

I'm excited about finally getting a good nights sleep. As funny as it may sound, I'm actually looking forward to putting on my Darth Vader mask! LOL

[Crimson Nape]

I went back and looked at your events.  Based on two considerations, 1. Your events are OA's and hypopneas and, 2. P-R CPAPs are slower to respond to pressure changes,  I think I'd recommend a starting pressure of 8cm.   This will also provide enough pressure to prevent the air starved feeling.   The upper of 13cm is fine for now since you aren't accustomed to a CPAP.    I would recommend that you use the CPAP prior to retiring for the night to aid in getting accustomed to the feel and pressure.

[quiescence at last]

I was unable to review any data from when you were using the Dreamstation or any other CPAP machine. Can you post the link again? The only thing I have seen is your sleep study, and your comment that the doctor prescribed a range of 8 - 20.

QAL

[trickyneedsleep]

I didn't see where he prescribed those pressures. Where did you see that?
I attached my sleep study again. Well I got my machine yesterday, plugged in the recommended settings and couldn't wear it all night. I started getting comfortable with it on but I started fearing I would suffocate in the middle of the night. The pressure started low, and was easy to cope with, but that fear lingered. I ended up taking it off. How do I overcome this fear? I started to melatonin up but didn't want to risk suffocating. Maybe Im overreacting (which Im sure I am) but Im gonna need help from this awesome community!

I reached my attachment quota, please see my other post for the attachment

[Crimson Nape]

I reached my attachment quota, please see my other post for the attachment

May I suggest that you use imgur and link to it instead of the attachment option.