Odd sleep apnea question

Alright, I know its an old message, but this is somewhat what I deal with, since I am in the medical profession (Respiratory Care Practitioner) and also deal with apnea stuff and pulmonary function tests etc....I didn't have time to go thru the whole thread, so I apologize if this info is redundant.

First, I am NOT a doctor. NOT NOT NOT.
Take my advice merely as that. Advice.

As far as CPAP machines go, some people, me being one of them, still did not get any real relief while being on it. I then switched over to a BiPap machine, and it made a world of difference.

The difference between CPAP and BiPap is that there is ONE pressure setting for CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). BiPap (Bi Level Positive Airway Pressure) has TWO pressure levels- one when you breathe in, one when you exhale. Usually, a lower pressure when you exhale makes it easier. When I had CPAP, I liked the high pressure going in, but that same high pressure when I exhaled would disturb me, and I was not getting a sound sleep.

I hated my CPAP machine. Couldn't keep it on more than a few hours, if that. I ended up throwing it in my closet and its been there for 5 years. This year I finally got off my ### because I was sick of being tired all the time and got my doc to give me a BiPap. Yes, I had to do another sleep study. Yes, I do this for a living. Yes, I waited 5 years to change. Stupid me. Swapping over to the BiPap has made a 100% difference. I sleep so much better now, and people actually say I'm nice. LOL

If in fact you find yourself having this problem still, I would most certainly ask your doctor about switching to a BiPap. If you have any questions, please feel free to inbox me and I will answer the best I can.