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by RachelM
Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Encore Reports
Replies: 5
Views: 930

My Encore Reports

Have just set up MyEncore and have the card reader up and going. After downloading from card, I was surprised at the reports. Shouldn't there be more than 3 pages? I have usage hours, daily pressures, patterns of use, and compliance summary. Thought there would be about 13 pages of reports. Help ple...
by RachelM
Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: get all from dme for comfortlite 2?
Replies: 5
Views: 1089

Received mine through my sleep center. It was not in original packaging but I did receive two different sizes of both pillows and comfort seal.

by RachelM
Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAPtalk.com Product Trial System Enrollment Now Open
Replies: 88
Views: 14979

Tried to do questionnaire 3 times. The screen would come up and then an error appeared that closed me down.

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by RachelM
Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can AHI of 125 be real?
Replies: 23
Views: 6861

I had sleep study AHI index of 108. Did not think that many was possible but I have found out that number is common for untreated apnea. With APAP, my AHI index is now 2.2-3.3.

by RachelM
Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pressure average change
Replies: 1
Views: 755

Pressure average change

Here's the situation-After being unable to tolerate the CPAP titration at the sleep clinic ("Just leave me alone now and let me sleep!), I was sent home with an APAP to see what I could do at home. At return visit to DR after 30 days, the 7-day average and 30 day average was in the 9-10 range so a p...
by RachelM
Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ComfortLite 2, Revisited
Replies: 7
Views: 4215

Has anyone had this problem with the nasal pillows of the CL2---The metal band running down the center of the nasal pillow (not the crosswise one) detaches keeps detaching at the top. My DME gave me a new one, which also has done that. It does go back in, but doesn't permanently stay.

by RachelM
Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to clean the ComfortLite 2
Replies: 3
Views: 689

I use the CL2 with nasal pillows. The nasal pillows for sure get washed in warm water and mild soap daily. Everything else at least weekly. I found that the straps dry quickly but the padding in the forehead piece dries very slowly. Also, had skin problems under forehead padding. I use a square of w...
by RachelM
Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HELP HELP HELP. CPAP prescription for Auto CPAP.
Replies: 40
Views: 5963

Two things caught my attention: BCBS Rent to Buy-I've already bought the APAP I wanted (had to insist!) from my sleep doctor. I intend to keep on keepin' on so the purchase was probably the right way to start. I thought that if I wanted the Respironics software I would have to purchase it myself. Do...
by RachelM
Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Meaning of System Leak Numbers
Replies: 13
Views: 6773

Oops-forgot to post pressure along with mask type. I have an auto, 90% average stays between 9.3-10.1.

by RachelM
Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Meaning of System Leak Numbers
Replies: 13
Views: 6773

Thanks for reply. Mask is ComfortLite2--currently using nasal pillows.

by RachelM
Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ambien CLR
Replies: 5
Views: 1432

Ambien CR

My sleep doc prescribed AmbienCR for a period while getting used to CPAP. I was concerned about getting dependent on it. Doc didn't seem too concerned. The biggest shock was the sticker price ($50 copay) since it is not a generic, with no generic substitute. I used it during the first two weeks and ...
by RachelM
Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Meaning of System Leak Numbers
Replies: 13
Views: 6773

Meaning of System Leak Numbers

Have a RemStar Auto w/cflex. What exactly do the System Leak Numbers Mean? FYI: My current 7-day average is 30.5, 30-day average 31.0. Have no idea what is normal, what means mask leak.

by RachelM
Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP proven to improve blood pressure
Replies: 18
Views: 12677

Time period for BP reduction

After beginning CPAP, is it short-term that BP figures are reduced or does it take long-term to see results?