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Religious About CPAP, but Not Feeling Alert
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Started this discussion. Last reply by PD Laire Mar 10.
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Sherrie -- fascinating story. I never heard of that CRPS. You seem to be right on the ball, taking control and not being passive! Way to go!
It is astonishing to me that your doctor would just say come by for a quick O2 reading. Yes of course you s…
PD --- oh CPAP is supposed to help you get restorative sleep -- effective sleep. And you need a good oxygen level overnight to get that.
This metaphor has flaws, but -- Just like the ONLY purpose of a car is not just to transport you or your family…
I may be in the wrong Pew, but I can't find a Q and A for my issue. I take oxycontin and oxycodone for CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. I believe it is the opiates that have caused a lowering of my oxygen levels. They only checked the night time…
Sheila Knowles said, The girl from the company who supplies my oxygen and checks both my CPAP and oxygen machine just left.. she does NOT like to answer questions.. never smiled the whole time she was here..forgot to even mention that the bag left o…
WELL... The girl from the company who supplies my oxygen and checks both my CPAP and oxygen machine just left.. she does NOT like to answer questions.. never smiled the whole time she was here..forgot to even mention that the bag left on my bed was…
Hi Sheila,
You can find the data card on the back of the cpap near and above where the foam filter goes. There should be a small slot there for the data card (about 1/2" wide) to stick in. You may not have a card in there, but if you do, you have to…
Okay, the ConTec CMS 50DPlus software reporting use. Thanks to Snnaark at cpaptalk for translating the translated software manual:
1. With your finger in or out of the unit, long press to get to the menu.
2. The cursor should be on "Record off". Lo…
My CPAP machine just appears to be a simple machine.. w/ filter on the back, water container for the humidifier and a little door that can open where they set up the pressure settings. I am unaware of any kind of data than can come from or go to any…
I live in a small town and it is the only supplier for many counties around..I AM going to look into it though. AND that is why I am asking about the oxygen..It is really ALL I need them for. Over the past 5 yrs I have paid for my CPAP.
Just quickly, Sheila: I now can tell you how to EASILY install and set up and use the ConTec CMS-50D+ recording oximeter. All it took was someone who was able to translate the translated software for me. *red-face" and "weak smile". No time to do so…
Sheila Knowles said, "this company has very questionable ethics "
Is there a good reason that you don't switch to another company?
Sheila Knowles said, "and this is NOT the way my life with CPAP works. I am just on my own with it "
That is the wa…
I just finished reading a WHOLE page set up by you, I am guessing, on the troubles and frustrations of the CMS-50..guess it took a LOT of adjusting..will everyone expect to run into the same difficulties? I tried asking my family
dr to set up anothe…
Hi Sheila,
Judy's advise is good. I will add my perspective too. Your questions and concerns are good ones!
Per your profile, I have the same CPAP type as you, and my pressure is similar. My diagnosis per two PSGs was complex sleep apnea which is a…
Ask your family doctor to script an overnight oximetry on CPAP w/o 02. Ask that you be given a copy of the printout as well. That should answer your question for you to your satisfaction.
Or spend about $120-$150 for a ConTec CMS-50D Plus recording…
I have looked ALL over the internet trying to find a place to discuss anything or pose my question.
I have sleep apnea and sleep every night with my full face mask intact..( I have a humidifier but keep it OFF as I like the air to be cool I am brea…
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- At 1:17am on July 8, 2009,
Judy said…
- PD, I got an e-mail from sleepguide that you had replied to my Tech Notes post. I'm sorry I was posting it as practice, wasn't satisfied w/it, and deleted it w/o noticing you had posted a reply.
- At 11:29am on March 22, 2009,
sleepycarol said… - Welcome to the forum!!
We are glad you joined. You will find informative information about sleep apnea, treatment options, and other information to help enhance your sleep.
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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.…
Linda, thanks your your help. When I call Apria, I wil ask them why they did not offer me a payment plan.
Good luck!
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Then she should say that... Say anything other than the falsehood that the connection between OSA and heart disease isn't sufficiently proven.
"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…
Maybe you should be the communications director for the AHA ;-).
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…
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…
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…
HEY, I read the funny e-mails! HAH, I'm heading north tomorrow...
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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