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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…"
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"The reasoning behind changing the tubing is that it may develop small holes or tears which causing leakage. I am careful with my tubing and don't have any animals or children playing with the tubing. I don't feel like they have…"
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Nose Hair?!? We all have it!!
I am a little embarrassed and my doctor actually kind of laughed at me when I brought this up. I am a 20something female.. I don't exactly have NOSE HAIR... I have what I would suppose is a normal…Continue
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Brittany replied to Noreen LaVallo's discussion Where to put the Cpap: Higher or lower than the bed?"Puddles on the floor!? That sounds like more than condensation from the humidfier. I cant imagine how the water would be getting out of the tube. There may be something wrong with you machine... or maybe make sure the door to the humidifier…"
Brittany replied to Kate's discussion Intolerant Of Caffeine"I love my wine... and i seem to love cheap wine. Its hard to resist the very large $11 dollar bottles of Barefoot.It's even harder being in your 20's and going out with friends to bars knowing that I have to go home and "hook myself…"
Brittany replied to Gary R. Munn's discussion #$%^%##@ MASKS!!"I have had the Mirage Liberty for about a month now and I really like it... It is what I guess you would consider a hybrid mask. It goes around just the mouth and has nasal pillows on-top of it so I feel significantly less claustrophobic. There is…"
Brittany replied to Spencer L's discussion Why am I waking up within half an hour to an hour with Auto CPAP"This is all super helpful. I have THE SAME exact problem. I wake up within 30 min to an hour after first falling asleep and then I end up FIXATING on the mask and the pressure. Its all down-hill from there. I think that I will try some sort of…"
Brittany posted a discussionNose Hair?!? We all have it!!
I am a little embarrassed and my doctor actually kind of laughed at me when I brought this up. I am a 20something female.. I don't exactly have NOSE HAIR... I have what I would suppose is a normal amount of shorter fine blonde hair in my nose that you can not see. It is not like it is hanging all about. But I feel like maybe it is SUPER sensitive? Does anyone else have this problem? I hope I am not alone with this. I have had the Mirage Liberty for about a month now and I really like it... It…See More
Brittany replied to Noreen LaVallo's discussion Where to put the Cpap: Higher or lower than the bed?"I love my heated tube! I completely agree with you. I never have much condensation but any that I do get sits below the level of my bed with the extra hose. I also find it helpfull with the S9 if you give the machine and tube some time to 'warm…"
Brittany replied to Noreen LaVallo's discussion Where to put the Cpap: Higher or lower than the bed?"I used to have it on a night stand next to my bed and it was perfect. When I moved into an apartment with my fiancé we had to put the bed up against the wall becuause of space issues. Of course my fiancé refuses to sleep on the side of…"
Brittany commented on Mike's group New Users Group"I'm Brittany, I live in Connecticut and im 23years old. I was diagnosed with obstructive and mixed apneas. I went to the doctor after my fiance noticed a change in my sleeping patterns over the last year that then led to night terrors.…"
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- At 6:54pm on November 2, 2011,
Mary Z said… - Brittany, as a fellow member of the forum and on behalf of the SleepGuide Crew I would like to welcome you to SleepGuide.
We come from all over the world and range fom the yet to be diagnosed and newbie to those who have been on the machine for many years, Sleep Professionals, and those concerned about a friend or relative.
There is a wealth of information available from the main page including articles, videos, and the FAQ. You can also start a new discussion- you never know when your comments or suggestions will help someone else. The "What's on Your Mind?" feature is for a quick rant or comment for which you do not need feedback.
We are all about the world of Sleep Disordered Breathing, narcolepsy, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Up for discussion are Doctors, DME'S, sleep labs, tests and results, and any problems or tips about therapy. We also discuss alternatives to CPAP- Provent, dental devices, surgery and the new electrical implant.
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