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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…"
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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…"
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp"I have ben using one of my cushions for 3 months now. I think I will just see how long I can actually use it without leaks before I replace it. I wonder if it is OK that I do not replace the tubing but about every 6 months???? I…"
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I'm on another site and got the link below to check out. I thought it was interesting not for Sleep Apnea but just for problems sleeping. I have already maded my bedroom into a Bat Cave, I have an…Continue
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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."
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…"
Terry Vella replied to Mary Z's discussion Symptoms"Good post Mary, I was like you when I was younger but the the sleep deprivation really started kicking in a few years ago my symptoms change, actually didn't change but got much, much worse. I was diagnosed with depression and on meds for 2…"
Terry Vella replied to Glen England's discussion CPAP Machine Hours per night reading"Thanks ZolliStar, we actually had planned to have him put to sleep in November but the vet had to cancel the appointment and by the next day he had come good again. He's not in any pain and the vet said to let him go until he does start…"
Terry Vella replied to Glen England's discussion CPAP Machine Hours per night reading"ZolliStar, thanks for the offer and if your ever in Melbourne, I'll return the favour, we were coming in 2001 and we know what happened and have kept putting it off because I have an 18 year old dog that is on his last legs and we…"
Terry Vella replied to Glen England's discussion CPAP Machine Hours per night reading"I live in Melbourne, Australia. My wife and I would love to get to New York one day :).
It's nearly 10.00am and I started work not long ago, my US clock shows it's 7.00pm Monday?"
Terry Vella replied to Glen England's discussion CPAP Machine Hours per night reading"Lol, all you have to think about tonight (for you, it's Tuesday morning here) is having a good nights sleep, ZolliStar."
Terry Vella replied to Glen England's discussion CPAP Machine Hours per night reading"ZolliStar, Chris got in before me, yes, that is what you are after, it is like a card that goes into your phone only a little larger, hopefully she will send the right one to fit your machine. Let us know when you has put it in, it should just slide…"
Terry Vella replied to ZolliStar's discussion Beware: It's possible to have sleep apnea AND insomnia"ZolliStar, no I think you have a sleep disorder AND a breathing disorder :) maybe we all have."
Terry Vella replied to ZolliStar's discussion Beware: It's possible to have sleep apnea AND insomnia"Well said ZolliStar, I think people think that CPAP will help you sleep, it doesn't, it helps you breathe while your asleep, so in theory you should sleep better as a by product but not necessarily sleep for 8 or so hours or all…"
Terry Vella replied to Glen England's discussion CPAP Machine Hours per night reading"ZolliStar, that's fine, I think we will get there in the end, i think you will enjoy reading the data when you can get to it. I do mine once a week on a Sunday unless I have a real problem and want to review it. This software is pretty easy to…"
Terry Vella replied to Peggy B.'s discussion Questions for the Dr?"Peggy, hope it goes well and look forward to seeing your results, hope you don't need a new machine for the cost side of it. I use software that runs on most newer machines that will tell you all the info you need, when you work out what your…"
Terry Vella replied to ZolliStar's discussion A neurologist's view of sleep and sleep apnea"Zollistar, that's what she was saying, I need to get mine done again, I take 1000mgs a day but we are in summer here so trying to get some sun, the problem in Australia is the sun is so hot you burn very quickly and we have the highest rate of…"
Terry Vella replied to Peggy B.'s discussion Questions for the Dr?"Peggy, Auto machines are about twice the price as a normal CPAP then Bi Level are dearer again. The auto is probably more for comfort, for example mine is set at a low pressure of 5 and a high pressure of 15, I hardly ever reach 15 but if I…"
Terry Vella replied to ZolliStar's discussion A neurologist's view of sleep and sleep apnea"I've been watching the series, up to part 3, will be interested to see how you two go so please give some updates. Have you been blood tested first? It seems like you need a blood test on a fairly regular basis to make sure you are taking the…"
Terry Vella replied to Peggy B.'s discussion Questions for the Dr?"Peggy, do you currently use straight CPAP, I use a auto machine and find it more comfortable.
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- At 5:18am on May 2, 2012, Ellen said…
- I thought I would give the Sleepweaver a try of at least a week (Fri)and hope I could adjust as some others have indicated things got better with time. I do have the Mirqge Quattro on standby together with a CPAPSeal gel liner. Unfortunately so far even that combination leaks. Becky is sending me some RemZzzs liners so perhaps they will assist with the Quattro.
- At 10:23pm on May 1, 2012, Ellen said…
- Terry. My ramp up starts at 6.5 but the auto part is restricted to the 12.5 a 15 band. I may call my tech to adjust it today as I am having no luck with the Sleepweaver
Under these conditions.
- At 6:00pm on August 1, 2011,
Mary Z said… - Terry, as a fellow member of the forum I would like to welcome you to SleepGuide.
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