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CPAP Intolerance

Sleep Health | Last Active: Sep 4, 2023 | Replies (63)

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@andreadawn

I was told that my bipap was set on 4 but I'm not sure if it is. I feel like too much air is being forced in me after the ramp period is over. I have the Res med 10. Also I have bloating and have gained a lot of weight. I was actually hoping for the opposite result. Could the machine being set on too high of a pressure cause this. I am great during my ramp time but when it switches to the overnight pressure it seems like it is too strong.
Also I have the heated tubing which I keep turned off and I keep the humidification turned off as well because it is very humid in NC most of the time. I still seem to retain water terribly since I started using this machine. My ankles swell and of course the docs all say it doesn't cause that but people I have talked to say that it does. I have been using this for 3 years now. Does anyone else have these problems??

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Hello @andreadawn, Welcome to Connect. I have had the too much pressure problems in the past and was able to adjust the pressure after talking with my sleep medicine doctor and care team. I also don't use the heated tubing or humidifier tank because it seem to make my congestion worse.

Here's a YouTube video that explains how to check and change the pressure.
-- How to Adjust Pressure and Settings on ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset CPAP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcPp1i0XuYU

I wouldn't think the water retention and ankle swelling would be related to using you CPAP.
Have you discussed your ankle swelling and symptoms with your doctor?