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ZolliStar posted a discussion

Beating Sleep Maintenance Insomnia

I read Dr. Krakow's SOUND SLEEP, SOUND MIND and grasped the concept about slowing brainwave activity for better sleep. I found myself not able to sleep through the night, so Dr. Krakow's book was quite enlightening. Terry Vella, a poster on this site, chimed it to point out that sleep apnea is actually a breathing disorder, not a sleepdisorder. Great clarification!  This explains why I'm not sleeping through the night (I have sleep maintenance insomnia) BUT at least am sleeping when I'm…See More
18 hours ago
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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…"
yesterday
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.   "
Friday
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."
Friday
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."
Friday
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.…"
Friday
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."
Friday
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…"
Thursday
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…"
Thursday
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…"
Thursday
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp
"I agree Ginny, it does come out of all our pockets.  I too have Medicare with a Humana supplement and insurance with my partners work.  This is the only year I will have anything but Medicare and supplement.  My last two Medicare…"
Thursday
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…"
Thursday
Mary Z posted a discussion

Symptoms

Just trying to drum up a few posts-What symptoms did you have that got you to the sleep apnea diagnosis?I was excessively tired during the day- falling asleep eating breakfast and standing on my feet.  I couldn't drive or stay awake during appointments.  I thought this was the beginning of my apnea.  Then I remembered the mandatory 4-5 hour naps in the afternoon when I was  dead to the world.  That must have been the real beginning.  I went to my family practice doctor hoping for a prescription…See More
Wednesday
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Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp
"My insurance is Medicare plus supplement.  SO I pay nothing out of my pocket.  BUT it is coming out of ALL out pockets...........My DME is a nationally known company.  I am really thinking of calling the medicare hotline.   "
Wednesday
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion New "Rant" about DME/Wisp
"I think this kind of behavior may be the norm with DMEs.  I happen to have one of the good ones so I'm lucky.  It would be great if you called your insurance company.  You can steal millions if you steal $40 from a bunch of…"
Wednesday
Ginny Edmundson commented on Mary Z's status
"I was thinking the same thing, Mary.  I did make a new post today regarding the Wisp and  my DME."
Tuesday
Ginny Edmundson posted a discussion

New "Rant" about DME/Wisp

Well, it had been three months since I received my original Wisp.  And while it is still working well I wanted a "spare" on hand...just in case!   So I called my DME to ask if they had the one with the fabric frame in stock.   They did.  The next day I drove there and picked up the new mask and one extra cushion. All to be billed to my Insurance.  When I got home I realized they had the clear frame and not the fabric.  I called and told them I would take it back today and exchange for the…See More
Tuesday
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"Mike when is the next Manhattan Awake meeting? I would like to attend"
May 12
Mary Z replied to ZolliStar's discussion Beware: It's possible to have sleep apnea AND insomnia
"Yeah, Dr.  Krakow on a YouTube video addresses insomnia while on CPAP.  Some people just do not for many reasons adapt to CPAP and may have numerous arousals during the night.  These people don't feel rested in the morning or…"
May 11
Mary Z replied to Louise's discussion An Article that was shared on the radio this morning
"Good the see you Rock. Do you mean CPAP as opposed to BPAP, AUTO, and ASV?  Barry Krakow has several videos on YouTube talking about this subject.  Many people just don't tolerate CPAP.  Dr. Krakow said the central apneas that…"
May 11
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"Hi, Carol, no, i`m not the one with the miracle angel..."
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"Buesnas tardes! Y Bienvenido al foro. Por Favor sie’ntase libre hacer preguntas. (or should I have used Ola’ Quetal?)"
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"Hi Brazilian, Are you one and the same from cpaptalk. The one with the miracle angel? Carol"
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At 2:56pm on January 28, 2010, brazilian said…
Hi, Carol, no, i`m not the one with the miracle angel...
At 4:38pm on November 13, 2009, 99 said…
coffee came from ethiopia originally
glad to have you aboard
welcome
At 9:22pm on November 12, 2009, D. W. Conn said…
Buesnas tardes! Y Bienvenido al foro. Por Favor sie’ntase libre hacer preguntas.
(or should I have used Ola’ Quetal?)
At 9:18pm on November 12, 2009, sleepycarol said…
Hi Brazilian,

Are you one and the same from cpaptalk. The one with the miracle angel?

Carol
At 6:33pm on March 12, 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.

If you are fairly new to the world of sleep apnea, please check out the new users group and the collective wisdom section. In those groups you will find informative discussions that maybe of interest to you.

If you have been around the world of sleep apnea for a while, we hope you still find the site informative and of interest.

Please feel free to share your thoughs, ideas, comments, questions, etc.

Again, Welcome to the forum!!
 
 
 

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