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by whatrdreamsmadeof
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Second Guessing My Purchase
Replies: 35
Views: 3232

Re: Second Guessing My Purchase

Ahhh, Cassandra, a girl after my own heart, beating myself up seems to be my favorite pastime! Just to let you know I have always been a tummy sleeper and still I it took 50 years to find out I have severe sleep apena and RLS. What I wouldn't give to have known this years ago and avoided lots of hea...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nipple Grease...
Replies: 35
Views: 4672

Re: Nipple Grease...

Yep it's the dirty work Petrol------ but it works for me...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nipple Grease...
Replies: 35
Views: 4672

Re: Nipple Grease...

I've never had any trouble with Chap Stick, but I do know that Burt's Bees lip balm burns when I use it on my lips, so as for me I won't try it. I'll check on the ingredients though and let you know.
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Doctors and credibility
Replies: 11
Views: 1559

Re: Doctors and credibility

I hope by now you've found some relief, I don't suffer from sinus infections, however I was under the impression that ear tubes are usually inserted because the eustation canals in the ears are slanted in a way that let's infections settle in the ear. That's why young children and babies are the maj...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone "take breaks" from their CPAP?
Replies: 58
Views: 8394

Re: Anyone "take breaks" from their CPAP?

So, have you signed the form that says, "I agree to be buried at Sea?" Perplexed as to why you would take the chance.
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nipple Grease...
Replies: 35
Views: 4672

Re: Nipple Grease...

After you have a cold, and you go through boxes and boxes of tissues, your nose gets so sore, you can put some Chap Stick on it and Walla instant relief. Now I keep the ones for my nose in my nightstand next to my cpap machine. Having been born and raised in N.Y. and walking everywhere in the cold a...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone glad they were diagnosed?
Replies: 46
Views: 3788

Re: Anyone glad they were diagnosed?

OMG, YES, I was falling down, breaking bones, they were looking for MS, I was scared to death. Sleep Apena was something the Specialist said, "NO WAY" does she have it. Well, finally after exhausting everything including my pocket book they finally did 2 studies because they couldn't belive lack of ...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nipple Grease...
Replies: 35
Views: 4672

Re: Nipple Grease...

What works for me on both my FF and my Swift Lt. for Her is good ole Chap Stick, never melts, not greasy and I get the Classic Cherry. When I have any sinus issues, very rarely I use the Chap Stick with Menthol and get great relief. Worth a try it's cheap, easy to find, and works great on sore nares...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: American Airlines took my medical equipment bag
Replies: 113
Views: 15581

Re: American Airlines took my medical equipment bag

I am afraid at fir,st mention of not being able to carry on my CPAP machine, I would have opened the case it was in, proudly donned my full-face mask, connected the hose to the machine, put the shoulder strap on my shoulder, borded the plane explaining rather loudly not only couldn't I breathe, I'd ...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: For positional sleep apnea, a helmet?
Replies: 7
Views: 1305

Re: For positional sleep apnea, a helmet?

Looks to me like a halo screwed into my head may be more stable and comfortable as I am a tummy sleeper too!
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep aids and fragmented sleep patterns
Replies: 26
Views: 2795

Re: Sleep aids and fragmented sleep patterns

Hi Pugsy, I can relate to a lot of your issues, I have fractured pars in my lower back, l4,l5,s1, and have found some relief with naproxen 500mg at night and morning along with 900mg of a nerve conduction medicine called gabapentin as my back issues cause leg pain. I've already had a cervical spine ...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP & Lumbar Fusion
Replies: 0
Views: 519

CPAP & Lumbar Fusion

I have been on Cpap almost 4 years and am facing a possible Lumbar Fusion. I am wondering if anyone has had this procedure and if they were more successful with weight loss after the surgery if their mobility was in fact improved or if not.
Thanks, for your experiences.
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Sat May 16, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: My first earthquake!
Replies: 20
Views: 8914

Re: OT: My first earthquake!

Wow, I'm glad it wasn't worse, and I think you should be shook up even if it was mild. I've experienced a few good hurricanes, but Isabelle a couple of years ago really shook Virgina Beach and the rest of the Tidewater Area. We lost all our huge oak trees, one missed the house by 2 inches but hit th...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Sat May 16, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sexual Molestation at the Sleep Lab
Replies: 49
Views: 7678

Re: Sexual Molestation at the Sleep Lab

Oh, Dreamstalker, you know I like you to the moon, and I for one believe you meant no harm with your post. Now for the real Jack_ss. Having been sexually molested when I was 16, at gunpoint, ANOTHERANDY you are the real JACK_SS who posted on this thread, equating sexual molestation to the CHOICE OF ...
by whatrdreamsmadeof
Sat May 16, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT I'll show you my hills, if you show me yours
Replies: 10
Views: 1949

Re: OT I'll show you my hills, if you show me yours

BRAVO on your bike escapades, I always enjoy your pix, the first one however looks like my cpap stats on some nights!
Just kidding, great shots, I'd show you mine, but living in Virgina Beach, there all floating shots on the beach or in the pool!