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Please help understanding OSCAR data; AHI 5.5 and still drowsy -_- - twomashi - 09-30-2024
Hi guys,
Been using the Resmed for about 6 months now, and initially I definitely saw an improvement, but lately it's not been going so well. I am drowsy all day, no mental energy.
I'd say that most of the apnea is related to weight, it's spiralled out of control over the last few years and currently BMI at 34.1 so that's not helping any.
Anyway, here's my data, it tends to fluctuate a bit but last night was pretty typical. Oh, my sleep hygiene is terrible. I am lounging around in bed all the time. Not sure how much difference that makes w/r/t apnea.
Thanks in advance !
RE: Please help understanding OSCAR data; AHI 5.5 and still drowsy -_- - twomashi - 10-01-2024
Bump! Any ideas?
RE: Please help understanding OSCAR data; AHI 5.5 and still drowsy -_- - Old Steve - 10-01-2024
Welcome to the forum...
I would start by raising your minimum pressure to 10cm and the maximum to 15cm. You are having apneas and you are snoring so you need more pressure.
You are having too many leaks and even small leaks can cause some arousals. I would also start trying to get by without the ramp, you get no treatment when the ramp is on.
You are having some Clear Airways, did your sleep test show several CA's? If not they may be treatment related and most of them should go away in time.
good luck.