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"I talked to Kimberlie at the Novant Sleep lab last week (at Prince William Hospital) and she said they would not be holding any meetings this year but are planning to start holding meetings again next year. I'll let you know when we have…"
richard graham posted a status"I just have mask called the Wisp. Hope it works. Anybody have experience with it. I have an ultra mirage nasal mask and get leaks at brid"
Andy posted a discussionResmed S8 AutoSet II - No Longer Collecting Data??
Hi All,First off, my apologies for not checking in for a long time.I've been using my Resmed S8 AutoSet II for almost 3 years! I feel great, have lost almost 30 lbs, am no longer sleepy during the day, sleep through the night, and have my short-term memory back.Yay!I've told my doctors that I'm the "poster child" for Sleep Apnea and CPAPs! It's been, and continues to be, such an amazing experience that I want everyone to know!Everything has been going well in CPAP-land, but in the last few…See More
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"No real improvement in sleep study. Just not having to use cervical neck color. What a bummer. Surgeon wants another sleep study in about a month or so (home one) Not sure if will do or not.
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Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"Ginny, how are you doing after the tongue procedure?"
Mary Z posted a discussionAHI finally under five.
I have been on CPAP since March 2008 and had a good AHI when I started therapy (under 5).Then my AHI started getting worse- for a while it stayed in the 20's, then we got it to the high teens. Nothing we did would help. My doctor said it was due to the meds I take. For a couple of years I just tolerated the high AHI. I did another sleep study and changed to an ASV machine. For two years I still had a AHI around 11-13. Then all of a sudden - a month ago I noticed my AHI was running five or…See More
ZolliStar replied to richard graham's discussion mouth breathing"FWIW, I've been alternating between my mouth device and my APAP. I haven't used humidity at all when I use the APAP -- and don't miss it, either.
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richard graham replied to richard graham's discussion mouth breathing"I still use humidity but less of it. It seems to be working OK.."
ZolliStar replied to richard graham's discussion mouth breathing"I rarely use the humidifier. I think it's less necessary during the summer when there is humidity.
I also switch between my mouth device and the APAP. I like each for different reasons. Not sure with which I sleep better, though.…"
Mary Z replied to richard graham's discussion sick again"I've been doing well. I think you were going to try the cpap without humidity- did that help at all? I haven't had a cold for a couple of years."
Ginny Edmundson replied to richard graham's discussion sick again"CPAP seems to cause stuffiness in many of us. ANother reason I hate it so much!Do you rinse your nose with saline once a day…maybe before you go to bed for the night?
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richard graham replied to richard graham's discussion sick again"I do have non allergic rhinitis. Now I'm thinking that's probably it because I only feel that way for a day or 2. Thank you"
Ginny Edmundson replied to richard graham's discussion sick again"I have been lucky. Not one cold past three years. Could some of your problem be allergies?"
richard graham posted a discussionsick again
It seems like I am sick with colds more often when I'm on the CPAP. Anybody experience that.
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"As of now I no longer have to use a chin strap. I am anxious about the sleep study. Wondering if I will be able to sleep WITHOUT the CPAP….even thought I hate it it is a part of every night now and is what I am used to.
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Clueless in Redwood Shores replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"I had it on the same outpatient basis. Much pain, no long term gain. I did not have the annual repetition - that might or might not have made the difference.
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Mary Z replied to richard graham's discussion mouth breathing"glad to hear it, Richard. Keep us posted."
how often should a person with sleep apnea be retested and machine change
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Comment by Mary Z on May 4, 2012 at 1:34pm -
Marke, my personal experience as a layperson has been anything but normal as I've had a lot of problems. My sleep doctor says to come back once a year unless I'm having problems. He's never mentioned how often I should have a sleep test. I wouldn't think a machine pressure change would be necessary unless you didn't feel good. A new machine every five years or more.
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