Thank you

Thank you

Too funny. I finally just let my thread be whatever it needed to be for all those concerned. I got the just and phoned my doctor. I have a pre-scheduled appointment for 3-18, they couldn't get me in sooner so I had a message relayed to the doc. They called back & said the doctor phoned in a new prescription for a full face mask. I had relayed the message that my forum friends thought perhaps a bipap was appropriate for the high # on the forced air. I guess my doc doesn't agree. I'll be seeking a new sleep study Clinic & a second opinion from a different doctor.

Appreciate the warm fuzzy feeling I get here, but please don't stress this tired, worn down, confused, messed up old lady again! :-)

Hi carol, nice to be here.

Thank you for commenting! I have my sleep study this evening. It is suppose to be half the night sleep study and half ajusting cpap to my needs but I must meet criteria before they will do cpap. Is that normal? Also I found a Devilbiss Cpap online at cpap wholesale.com for 388.00 was wondering if that was a good price?

Carol - Thanks for your welcome message. I'm an almost four year veteran, but always looking for new information that might be helpful. Steve

Thanks Carol! It's nice to know that there is support and resources out there. I sure do need it. Do you happen to know whether or not there are support groups for singles with sleep apnea?

I'am not new to sleep apnea, I've have it now 1/12 yrs. and when I had the first sleep test done the doctor did not tell me of any obstructions I might have. My medical Doc. didn't either, how is one to know what option they have? and thank you for the hello to the group.

Thank you for the warm welcome. Navigating a new site has a learning curve and I appreciate your help. The more I look around the site, the more I realize there is a huge amount of information to learn!

Thanks for welcoming me to the sleep community.I do have a question regarding Home CPAP studies.I have had 2 prior sleep center studies but since reading about sinus infection which can be related to the CPAP use,I am questioning just what else we DO NOT know about this particular type of therapy ? I have recently seen an ENT specializing in Sleep apnea and I am about to pick up the equipment for a first time home sleep study .I have had sinus infections for 7 to 8 months out of the 16 mos using the CPAP as well as allergies & nasal congestion. I must say I am fortunate that I am able ( & do ) replace my mask every 3mos as well as 1 new tube per month & new filters. I do change the humidifier pan every 6mos & I am meticulous with maintaining cleanliness of every aspect of my equipment. I guess I thought this entire prescribed remedy for my moderate OSA would not cause new problems , but to help the condition I was told I have. I feel that having access to others in similar circumstances can be the best we can hope for in unveiling the UNKNOWNS regarding about OUR diagnosis. Thanks A.Williams

Hi,
Thanks for the welcome. I have used my CPAP machine since the middle of November and then in January I had sinus surgery, fixed a deviated septum(where they had to break my nose) and had 3 polyps removed from my sinuses. So I have not been able to use my machine since, doctor wants me to get a mouth-only mask butinsurance wont pay for a new mask until the 19th and I dont have the money out of pocket so I wait--hoefuly can get back on track because without the CPAP I am getting maybe 2 hours a sleep a might and totally exhasuted all the time so...
My mom and dad both use CPAP machines also and mom told me about this site--glad she did!

Thanks very much for the warm welcome Carol! I've already read a lot of the resources here and they've been very helpful. I'm just starting to participate but I already love this community.

Talk later!

Thanks for the welcome. I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea back in 2008 and have had no luck with CPAP. Too claustrophobic, annoys my spouse with the noise, extremely uncomfortable, etc. Looking to see if oral appliances may help.

Thank you for the welcome! I have had my cpap since April 2009. My partner has had a cpap for almost 15 yrs. He received his newest machine in July 2009. I have noticed that my body "needs" 8 hours of sleep a night for me to be at my best. I can function at less, but 8 is much better. Even after all this time, I am still figuring things out. My partner is awesome and very supportive. He does give me grief now and then about when it was just him, it was no big deal, then smiles to let me know he is teasing. Thank you again and I look forward to learning more! Take care!

Thank you for welcoming me into the group. I am almost 2 months into my treatment. I intend to do my part to raise the awareness as to the dangers of untreated Sleep Apnea. This is a wonderful site.

Thanks,
Leo

Thank you for the warm welcome, Carol. I shall take time this week to add to my story and read everyone else's. I'm insisting that they provide me with the mask that worked for me at the Sleep Lab. It did make a mark on the bridge of my nose but since I don't even know the name of the mask at this point, I don't know if that could be addressed.

The woman from whom I got my machine and mask was almost antagonistic toward my husband and me as opposed to my Sleep Tech who was wonderful. I'm thinking of calling her the next night she's on and asking her to call me at her convenience. I also got the name of another lab to which I can go.

This isn't the way this experience should be starting!

Thanks for listening. I'll keep you informed!

Thank you Sleepycarol. I am looking forward to being part of the community.

Thanks sleepycarol for the warm welcome.

Thanks- I saw a link on Facebook and signed up.

I've used my CPAP for 1.5 years and love it.