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Struggling with Sleep Problems Despite CPAP Use
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Struggling with Sleep Problems Despite CPAP Use
Hello,
I have been using a CPAP machine for the last three years. During my sleep study, my sleep apnea was diagnosed as mild.
Since the beginning, I have experienced a problem with vivid dreams. Daily, I have random stories running through my mind throughout the night.
In the morning, I don’t feel refreshed. I’ve installed OSCAR and reviewed my reports multiple times, but I haven’t been able to identify the cause.
I am 40 years old and weigh 150 lbs. I am trying to lose weight, but I don’t believe that will resolve the issue.
I’ve seen multiple doctors, but none of them have been able to help me. I feel lost and depressed because of this sleep problem.
I am an IT engineer, but I am struggling to concentrate on reading or any other activity. I constantly feel tired.
I’ve attached my reports. Can someone please guide me on whether something is wrong with my CPAP settings, or if the CPAP machine may not be helping me?
An interesting observation is that I experience more problems in the winter. In the summer, I feel less tired and do not need to use the CPAP machine.
Thank you for your help.

CPAP Statistics
   

Today (1/19)
   

Yesterday (1/18)
   


Please let me know if you need any specific screenshots.

Thank you.
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RE: Struggling with Sleep Problems Despite CPAP Use
You should turn on the "Details" on the LHS of your Oscar screen and deactivate the calendar, ensuring that all the instrument settings and statistics are along the curves.
I presume you are on EPR=3, which is good. 
I suggest you turn the ramp off and set your minimum pressure to 8.4 cm. This will reduce your pressure adjustments, and you can have a more restful sleep.
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