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  • The Pro's

    The Pro's

    27 members Latest Activity: Jun 9 This is a group for those who work in the world of sleep studies and sleep disorders.

  • Collective Wisdom

    Collective Wisdom

    21 members Latest Activity: Aug 8 Almost every other place on SleepGuide.com encourages conversation. This group is different in that it's a place where the key "nuggets" of knowledge…

  • My Apnea Story

    My Apnea Story

    24 members Latest Activity: Aug 15 A collection of Apnea Stories

  • Losing Pounds Sensibly & Sleep Apnea Support

    Losing Pounds Sensibly & Sleep Apnea Support

    72 members Latest Activity: Aug 8 This group is dedicated to those of us that need to shed those extra pounds caused by untreated sleep apnea. Here we may share our stories, recipes,…

  • Sleep Apnea Book Club

    Sleep Apnea Book Club

    28 members Latest Activity: May 15 a place to post members' (and non-members) books (titles, author, maybe publisher, etc.) in one place on the site so people can refer to it for readin…

  • Snoring Isn't Sexy

    Snoring Isn't Sexy

    5 members Latest Activity: Mar 9 Information about oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea

  • Swap and Trade Group

    Swap and Trade Group

    12 members Latest Activity: Jun 22 For the trading of cpap masks and supplies.

  • Prince William A.W.A.K.E., Virginia

    Prince William A.W.A.K.E., Virginia

    3 members Latest Activity: Aug 3 Prince William Co, Virginia sleep apnea support group. We meet at the Prince William Hospital in Manassas, VA. The link below contains the schedule…

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Judy replied to Allison Keller's discussion 'DME vs. CPAP Wholesaler'
Yup, if you've got insurance, your insurance dictates which local DME providers you can use. Just because you bought your CPAP elsewhere does NOT mean that your insurance contracted providers can't or won't provide your masks and other accessories.…
33 minutes ago
candace wells replied to Linda Weigel's discussion 'Please help a newbie with a cpap Q'
Linda, thanks your your help. When I call Apria, I wil ask them why they did not offer me a payment plan. Good luck!
57 minutes ago
Linda Weigel replied to Linda Weigel's discussion 'Please help a newbie with a cpap Q'
Hi Candace, Apria is giving me a payment plan for 10 months, after that I will buy it if I still need it. In the mean time, all of the folks here are so helpful they told me the best cpap to get and low and behold, Apria did not give me a newer mode…
1 hour ago
candace wells replied to Linda Weigel's discussion 'Please help a newbie with a cpap Q'
Linda, I read your question re: CPAP Machine and Apria. I also am not impressed with them. I have Kaiser and Kaiser will not pay for my equipment. Apria says that I have to pay all costs up front. Are you on a payment plan with Apria. I have severe…
1 hour ago
candace wells, Jon and CLIFTON MCDONALD joined SleepGuide
1 hour ago
Richard Morgan replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'
First, let me say, Thank you for going to bat for us. I think you are doing a fantastic job in spreading OSA awareness and providing us with OSA a place to go for support. Apparently there is no connection between a college degree and intelligence,…
3 hours ago
Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'
You hit the nail on the head. I had a similar experience last year with another organization, The Alzheimer's Association. I ask for permission to pass out a flyer, "Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer's Disease?," at one of their annual meetings regar…
3 hours ago
Mike replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'
Then she should say that... Say anything other than the falsehood that the connection between OSA and heart disease isn't sufficiently proven. 
4 hours ago
Scott D. Moore replied to Allison Keller's discussion 'DME vs. CPAP Wholesaler'
"Respironics recommends that new patients purchase their devices, masks and initial accessories from a homecare company that can provide an individualized patient equipment set-up, clinical and after-sale support, and a program to assist patients wi…
4 hours ago
Mike replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'
Maybe you should be the communications director for the AHA ;-).
4 hours ago
Rooster replied to Mike's discussion 'Shameless Self Promotion'
I believe that individuals should be free to make decisions for themselves. This goes for the patients and the providers. The patient is free to decide what to do and who to pay for what services. The provider is free to decide what services he offe…
4 hours ago
cathy huffman replied to Crabby Appleton's discussion 'My mask is chafing me badly... any new ideas?'
I'M NOT A 100% SURE OF THE NAME OF MY MASK I THINK IT'S CALLED A PROFILE LITE IT HAS A THICK GEL CUSHION ON THE FORHEAD PIECE AND THE ALL AROUND THE MASK. I STILL END UP WITH RED MARKS ON THE BRIDGE OF MY NOSE AND FOREHEAD BUT THEY FADE IN AN HOUR O…
4 hours ago
Mike replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'
by no means am i suggesting that this one person believes one thing or another. rather, she is the director of marketing and communications for the AHA. it is her job to communicate the organization's viewpoints to the public, and that's what she wa…
5 hours ago
birdshell replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'
HEY, I read the funny e-mails! HAH, I'm heading north tomorrow...
5 hours ago
Jon added a discussion
CPAP Newbie
I received my machine in March with a nasal pillow mask. I switched to a full face mask because I was breathing thru my mouth.I was struggling with getting used to wearing the mask, finally got to the point of wearing it every night.I could not get…
5 hours ago
Judy replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'
Ah ha, BirdShell!!! You can ignore me, but we managed to lure you out of your hiding place w/this thread, eh?? Too bad too. Danielle, Ashley, Nicole and I are all meeting at La Placita in Saginaw for lunch tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you!!!! Nico…
5 hours ago
Adrienne Williams replied to Mike's discussion 'CPAP Sinus Infection?'
I agree with your advice,Mike.Once I was treated for a sinus infection,I had replaced everything .Also, it is a good idea to use saline to cleanse the sinuses at least twice daily . You may look into the use of a Nettie Pot,,,,that can throughly cle…
6 hours ago
Crabby Appleton replied to Crabby Appleton's discussion 'My mask is chafing me badly... any new ideas?'
I tried wearing a band aid on the bridge of my nose the other night and it helped, but not enough. Most of the "solutions' that I've found end up causing to much air to leak. I started wearing the bandana (folded in several layers and tied like a he…
6 hours ago
birdshell replied to Mike's discussion 'American Heart Association Gives OSA Patients the Finger'
I have to comment! I ran Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH) activities/fundraisers in my classes for years. (For more information: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/ and http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2360 This is a good condensation of t…
6 hours ago
Steven Y. Park, MD replied to Mary Z's discussion 'Inexpensive OTC Sleep apnea Syndrome At Home Sleep Test'
I've beeb using Sleep Strip for years. It's a good screening test that correlates pretty well with formal sleep studies. It won't give you a number, but rather ranges from none, to mild, moderate or severe. You still need a doctor's prescription. Ty…
6 hours ago

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