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by jum001
Tue May 13, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My DME is Insane!
Replies: 15
Views: 2705

What the doctor writes, they have to provide. In my case, I had two reasons for needing an auto. First, my weight is changing as I am on Weight Watchers. Second, I sleep alone so have no way of knowing if the treatment is effective unless the machine can monitor the results. No problems getting the ...
by jum001
Tue May 13, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: full face mask
Replies: 6
Views: 1080

Of the resmed masks, the UMFF is my favorite. I couldn't get the Quattro to stop leaking. That said, the comfortfull II is the best I have tried. Next on my list is the Mojo since it can be slightly adjusted to the individual face. One thing to caution you about, they will say to measure with your m...
by jum001
Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I DID it !!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1041

Way to go! Some of the companies have poor attitudes and sometimes it is only the RT who is a problem. One therapist at my DME is so rude I refuse to deal with her. Yet I don't want to change suppliers as the others are great. I just call back if she happens to have phone duty when I make the first ...
by jum001
Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics humidifier on #4
Replies: 11
Views: 1884

I read that our interior air in winter is dryer than the Sahara. You might find it more comfortable to add moisture to the air in the house using a vaporizer or humidifier. This helps your skin and furniture also.

by jum001
Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: So Wulfman is right
Replies: 5
Views: 1199

So Wulfman is right

I have seen posts saying a properly fitted mask should not cause soreness on the bridge of the nose. Since I and the RT folllowed the instructions to measure with the mouth closed, I just assumed what he said was true for some but not for me. Duh. I have nasal obstructions causing me to mouth breath...
by jum001
Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My mask is moving my teeth
Replies: 2
Views: 1005

My mask is moving my teeth

The pressure of my mask against my cheek is pushing a tooth forward(toward the front of my mouth) and all the others are moving forward also. Now one tooth has moved under a front tooth and is pushing it out of alignment with the gum. I will consult a dentist about it. I suppose a dental appliance c...
by jum001
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1214

I'd let your doctor know the DME is ignoring his orders. They really like it when someone ignores their orders:)

by jum001
Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Suggestions for Ultra Mirage FF
Replies: 2
Views: 852

I have seen others suggest a pillow or similar small object between your heads so she isn't subjected to the breese.
by jum001
Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Inside of My Nose Hurts
Replies: 13
Views: 5432

Re the dry room, a few years ago I was having nose bleeds due to the Sahara conditions in my home. My doctor recommended I use a vaporizer rather than a humidifier. Since the moisture comes out as steam, there are no mold/mildew problems, no fussy cleaning and no white deposits on the furniture. I n...
by jum001
Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ethics?
Replies: 19
Views: 3214

Thanks everyone. As to the feedback, I am going to check out original packaging and be guided by the results. I was hesitant as it currrently is 100% positive with 12 transactions. I will also hospital sterilize the mask and use it.

Julie
by jum001
Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ethics?
Replies: 19
Views: 3214

ethics?

I'm not sure what to do. I bought a mask on an auction which shall be nameless. It was advertised as never used and in original packaging. When it arrived, it was not in the box and the plastic bag doesn't look like original packaging to me. It looks like someone used a sealing machine like the ones...
by jum001
Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: some questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1139

The mask you are using is my mask of preference. However, my face measures just between the small and medium size masks. When I use the medium, I get the leaking problem. When I use the small, I get a sore nose. I tend to use the small and use PADACHEEK's newest invention to keep the nose from being...
by jum001
Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Report: Trial of PADACHEEK's nose guard
Replies: 2
Views: 1484

I have been using this guard for almost two weeks now and am favorably impressed. My UMFF and bifocals combined to cause soreness and even an open pressure sore on my nose. Using a cut down bandage over the nose helped this but was a bedtime hassle. This new guard is easy to install and no problem t...
by jum001
Sat Oct 20, 2007 5:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PADACHEEK
Replies: 4
Views: 834

Yeah! What she said.

Julie
by jum001
Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Rotten Night!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 3581

Offering sympathy for all who have sleep problems. I remember wanting to kill whoever switched beds on me. That seems to be yhe only possible explanation for there being no comfortable spot in the bed all night and then only irresistably comfortable spots in the same bed in the morning.