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What's the Right Machine?
While I'm sleeping better since my June, 2013 diagnosis, I'm not waking really rested and refreshed. Also, I am more tired than I'd like to be with a serious 6:00 pm sleepiness.
I understand that some have found that they do better with a different machine. Right now I have a standard CPAP machine, the continuous air presssure variety. The question: Have some of you found that you do much better with an Auto-Adjusting ASV machine which (as far as I understand) "breathes with you"? If so, pleaee let me know.
Also, if the Auto-Adjusting machine proved to be an improvement for you, would it be best for me to talk to my doctor to see if I could get a prescription for it? (A prescription would cut my cost, I think. Otherwise, I'll have to buy it outright.)
I'd appreciate advice.
Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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Zollistar, your awakening after 90 minutes of sleep is probably after your first REM cycle. I consistently wake up then too, but I use the toilet and have no trouble getting back to sleep. Lucky for me. I am often wrong about all things xpap, but I don't see how an ASV would help you. Don't get me wrong- I wish everyone could have the machine of their choice, but does the machine have anything to do with your waking? Knowing what I know now I would spring for an ASV though it would really hurt financially. I still think if you could trial one for several months it would be worthwhile.
Sorry about the mishap with the MAD. Do keep us up to speed about the MAD.
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