[Treatment] Low AHI, still tired/brain fog

[LowAHiProblems]

Hello all, I have been struggling with a poor nights rest for years, as well as brain fog. I forget what I'm about to type/do, can't hold things in my head, etc. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea with an AHI of 13. Not high, but my symptoms makes it feel like it'd be much higher. For the last month, I've been using a CPAP and trying to find a optimal setting. I've tried 6,7, 7-13, 8-14, 10. My AHI has been low during all of this. Yet I still wake up tired, not wanting to do anything etc. I will insert some screenshots of my Oscar data. What settings should I change? My leak rate is crazy and I've been trying to get it under control (bought a CPAP pillow, adjusting my mask) but it doesn't really help. Still high. I know that it contributes to my sleepiness since I remember waking up half asleep to fix my mask. I do have facial hair but just a little more than stubble. I do wash my face before bed. Please help, it's ruining my life.

           

[staceyburke]

I don't think you are that far off.  The only thing I would change right now is the EPR. you already have it set to full time now set your EPR to 3...  I think that will help you.

[LowAHiProblems]

Thank you will try tonight

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@lowahi

Your leak rate is pretty high.

Not sure if that is mouth breathing or mask issues.

If you get that under control, therapy may be better as is.

Also, your min. pressure probably needs to go up higher, especially if you increase EPR.

You have a number of OA, obstructive events.

Will see how your chart looks in next couple days.