Ray, you should see your sleep technician to have your results explained to you. Fot instance ask how often you stop breathing in an hour and for how long. Also wwhat is your oxygenation like. If you are not getting enough oxygen you will feel tired and mentally foggy (and it affects your health).Tell them about your problems with the mask. From my reading of posts here over the past 2 years I would say that the majority of people have initial problems with the mask, but eventually get it sorted out with trying several masks and experimenting. Best wishes, Ruth

I can't believe how difficult it is to get answers from medical professionals. They get the big bucks from us but when you ask questions, they act like you are doing something wrong.

After my Cpap titration, Boone told me anything about the results, I got a Cal from the DME company about setting up the Cpap right away. Boone asked me what kind of machine I wanted or if I even was able to get it right away.

When the nurse from the sleep doctor's office called me and I said I was confused, she got all defensive and said that if I wanted to, I could make an appointment to discuss the results with the "almighty " doctor, but basically the study showed that the Cpap takes the sleep apnea away. I said no thanks, no appointment, can't afford another copay since I have to see the sleep doctor after I use the Cpap for a couple of weeks.

My rheumatologist explains my results vlia email if I need treatment due to something the tests show.

I also got frustrated when I went to get my Cpap and the ft showed me the how much AI was gonna have to pay. I asked why I wasn't told anything about the financial stuff and the lady seemed almost offended by my questions and sent the receptionist to explain the financial stuff to me ..hello, I'm not stupid, just because I need a Cpap doesn't make me a dummy.

The ft also kept saying that "normally" she goes to people's homes to set up the Cpap. Its like she wanted to tell me I was doing something wrong picking it up myself.
I guess, she was mad that she wasn't gonna get paid extra for coming to my house. Well, even though, I have health issues and I'm currently home for a couple of weeks on sick leave, I am still able to get out of the house.

Ray, I totally understand your confusion. I would follow Ruth's advice and ask to have the results explained to you.

Its upsetting to me how they just want our money, but don't seem to really wanna help us.

I hope you get some answers, Ray, and that you are able to use your Cpap and feel better.

Take care.

I think half the trouble with starting CPAP in the US is the system that seems to be controlled by the insurance company. Out system in Australia, although not covered by insurance workds much better. I had to pay $350.00 which covered CPAP machine hire and 7 weekly visits to the sleep techician. The first one was being shown how to use the machine and the first mask. Each week the data from the machine was examined and all my complaints listened to and masks changed if necessary. I trialled two machines and the second mask - nasal pillows - worked for me. I had to buy my machine, Fisher and Paykel Icon and mask, but the initial $350.00 was subtracted from the total. Even though the whole process is more expensive here, at least we get real help. We also have 3 monthly 'check-ups twice and then phone consultation after 12 months. I would never have sorted this out with one session at home and then being left to my own devices. By the time I had my last visit I had solved all the problems and have been independent with CPAP ever since. I really feel sorry for those of you who are made to feel guilty for not managing when this whole CPAP journey needs close supervision and monitoring. I would love to write to one of your companies and let them know how inadequate their service is! Ruth