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Lee Dryden posted a discussionSleeping with CPAP blog post
Hi,This post is about sleep apnea and blood sugars. Thanks for reading.http://sleepingwithcpap.blogspot.com/See More
ZolliStar replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"Thanks for this, Mary.
Worse comes to worse, I'll buy a used machine from Second Wind. First I'm going to see if I can get my doctor to prescribe one.
Maybe this is the final answer. Meanwhile, I'm surely happy to have…"
Mary Z replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"Zollistar, I think the ASV is hands down the best machine. It took me four years to get hooked up. Because of lingering depression and continued day time sleepiness with a high AHI my doctor suggested a night in the lab with an…"
ZolliStar replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"May I ask two dumb-dumb questions? What do "Dx" and "CSA" mean?
And here is a not-so-dumb-dumb question (I hope!): From your experience, do people sleep better using an ASV machine?
I look forward to your answer.
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RockRpsgt replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"You will most likely not be able to get insurance approval for an ASV without a Dx of CSA. I think that saying that an ASV breathes with you is false. ASV does however provide a better breath support and algorithm for auto use. The newer ASV units…"
Mary Z replied to ZolliStar's discussion Beating Sleep Maintenance Insomnia"Zollistar, what a good idea! The music is nice and relaxing on some of them."
ZolliStar replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"Thanks for this information Lisa. It really helps.
Anyone else?
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Lisa replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"Hi Zollistar, I much prefer using an Apap to a straight Cpap. I changed over a few years ago and found straight away that I had much less of a problem with leaks. Another thing that I have noticed is I used to have ongoing problems with my nose…"
Terry Vella replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"He's still going, a bit of a pain sometimes but that's life, thanks for asking."
ZolliStar replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"This helps a lot, Terry! Thanks for letting me know.
How is your dog??
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Terry Vella replied to ZolliStar's discussion What's the Right Machine?"ZolliStar, I went straight to an auto so can't really compare but from what I have heard there are two major benefits, first, the comfort factor of not having the high pressure all night and second, it adjusts to what you require, so if you use…"
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"Ginny, they are probably not doing anything against the law- though it may seem like fraud to us it may be an accepted practice. I would rather change DME's. Have you talked to the manager. They don't want to lose your…"
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"It really burns me up that they are doing things like this. Monday I am going to lok up th eMedicare complaint number and give them an ear full.
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RockRpsgt replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"Companies like this will have to pay in the end. Medicare is taking no prisoners in their effort to reform medicare fraud."
RockRpsgt replied to Mary Z's discussion Symptoms"I had zero symptoms. I was testing equipment one night and fell asleep hooked up. When I woke up my doc said I had an AHI of 10 with 30 second events. I have been on PAP ever since."
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"I just use a large rubber band and safety pin to attach i tho the sheet. It doesn't exactly kink, but rather seems to have almost bends that don't quite ever go away. I have one that doesn't but all the others seem to.…"
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"My light weight tubing does not have a tendency to kink. It just hangs down from the stand and comes back up to the bed. I tried a hose hanger, but bought the cheaper travel model and it just wasn't up to the task."
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"I was really surprised when the congestion improved without the humidification. Yes, I use the lighter weight tubing too. Do you have trouble getting the bends and kinks out of them???? I have one favorite that is broken in and I hate…"
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I have been struggling for about 6 weeks to deal with the bipap machine and have not been having good luck. Between coughing from new blood pressure meds, poorly fitting masks, and the general pain…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Z Jan 5, 2012.
Trouble getting to sleep
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I think I finally have my coughing problem resolved by eliminating the lysinopril BP medicine and now find that I have trouble getting to sleep. Once asleep I seem to be able to make it through the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris H Sep 14, 2011.
Cough and BP meds and GERD
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On second week of therapy and it is proving a real challenge. First, the general discomfort with a poor fitting mask, then this cough that keeps happening after about 2 - 4 hours on the machine. …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Z Sep 3, 2011.
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Kristi Halsey replied to Bill Love's discussion Non compliance"For leaks you may also find something useful at www.cpapseal.com ;"
Bill Love replied to Kristi Halsey's discussion Difficulty adjusting to ASV machine"I had very similar situation when I first started and my pressure levels were set at 6, so I can't really imagine how bad it must be for you. The thing is that the initial settings may not be what is causing your problem. The ASV…"
Bill Love replied to shiawase's discussion central apnea?"I had not heard about these until your post. It sounds like it goes WAY beyond anything I want to get involved in. From what I have been told, CSA is a serious condition, but with bipap therapy, it is controllable without the risk of…"
Bill Love replied to shiawase's discussion central apnea?"I was diagnosed with both OSA and CSA about 3 months ago as a result of sleep test. Dr. tells me that many, if not most, patients with CSA actually develop it as a result of OSA treatment. Unfortunately, mine was present and with over…"
Terry Vella replied to Bill Love's discussion Non compliance"Bill, Re the leaks, It is great that you have them under control, have you tried mask liners and have you raised the hose above your head? I have found that the biggest help for me in reducing leaks."
Bill Love replied to Bill Love's discussion Non compliance"After thinking about the way the bipap machine failed, I think I have had a faulty machine all the time. It would just go into uncontrollable high pressure without any warning. The new machine (actually an older version of the Resmed…"
Patricia Jokerst replied to Bill Love's discussion Non compliance"My name is Patty, I am Sleep Center Manager, the actual dates for CPAP compliance for Medicare patients is 31-91 days. Medicare will have the DME pull the Machine from the patient, if they are not 70% compliant with CPAP therapy. Most…"
Chris H replied to Bill Love's discussion Non compliance"Hi Bill, The third bp med lostartin has no cough side effect so you may want to look in to that.
It took 5 + weeks to loose my ace cough.
Humidification also is important more is better for me.( pap dries you out)
Getting the mask for you…"
Bill Love replied to Bill Love's discussion Non compliance"Originally on lisinopril (ace inhibitor) then switched to metorporol but not quit that as well. Started prescription zantac to fend off GERD coughing and only being somewhat helpful. Am I overly optimistic about getting a mask that…"
Chris H replied to Bill Love's discussion Non compliance"Hi Bill, I have switched 3 different BP meds in the last few months Are you on ACE or Beta blockers? Good Sleep,Chris"
Bill Love posted a discussionNon compliance
I have been struggling for about 6 weeks to deal with the bipap machine and have not been having good luck. Between coughing from new blood pressure meds, poorly fitting masks, and the general pain in the butt that this has become, my doc tells me that I have past the 30 day window that Medicare uses to get patients up to a compliance level and that the machine will soon be taken back by DME because of non-compliance. The DME is telling me that the window is 90 days, not 30. Is my doc just…See More
Chris H replied to Bill Love's discussion Trouble getting to sleep"Hi Bill, The "forma" is clunky compared to the Resmed Mirage Quattro, less leakage lower AHI for me. Might want to try it. Cood sleep,Chris
Ps. Dark cherry juice may be helpfull....I like it. "
Judy replied to Bill Love's discussion Trouble getting to sleep"I would assume you have discontinued the Lisinopril blood pressure medication w/the full knowledge and approval of your doctors???
Just wanted to make sure.
It could be the starting Ramp pressure is too low, or Ramp is set for too…"
ZolliStar replied to Bill Love's discussion Trouble getting to sleep"I'm a newbie (diagnosed June, 2011) so take this for what it's worth:
1. One of the challenging aspects of adapting to a CPAP is the mask. Several people have told me that it took the testing of several different masks before…"
Bill Love replied to RockRpsgt's discussion How To Properly Fit a Mask. From a Techs Point of View."Thanks for posting this. I wish the Tech who set me up had told me this the first time. I will definitely try it tonight and see how it goes. Again, thanks."
Bill Love posted a discussionTrouble getting to sleep
I think I finally have my coughing problem resolved by eliminating the lysinopril BP medicine and now find that I have trouble getting to sleep. Once asleep I seem to be able to make it through the night. I have started melatonin but the pharmacist says that it sometimes takes up to several months for that to kick in. Been on therapy with a BiPAP device for about 3 weeks and still struggling with the discomfort from the mask (Paykel Forma full face mask). Many have told me to just hang in…See More
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- At 11:01am on August 31, 2011,
Mary Z said… - Bill, as a fellow member of the forum I would like to welcome you to SleepGuide. I hope you enjoy the discussions and feel free to participate or ask questions.
Mary Z.
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