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by MoSleep
Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Central Sleep Apnea and Duragesic (fentanyl) patch
Replies: 2
Views: 3491

Central Sleep Apnea and Duragesic (fentanyl) patch

Eighteen months ago I started using the duragesic fentanyl patch for control of chronic pain. The patch is a very strong narcotic pain reliever. After using the patch for several months my wife began to notice that I was having spells of not breathing while I slept. As time went on the periods of no...
by MoSleep
Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Age?? Does it mean anything when it comes to sleep apnea????
Replies: 23
Views: 4554

I read on the forum that sleep apnea is dangerous and I agree. Falling to sleep without control can have dangerous results. The effects of lack of sleep on many body functions is life threatening too, as is the decreased oxygen associated with apnea. I would like to read some factual information abo...
by MoSleep
Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 3rd sleep study, consult, now what?
Replies: 0
Views: 1026

3rd sleep study, consult, now what?

Hi I am back from the consult from the 3rd sleep study in the last 4 months. Doctor was pleased to say that they had found a pressure to relieve the OSA to an acceptable level. It seemed he was going to leave it at that and send me on my way, without even addressing my major concern. All three of th...
by MoSleep
Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep study back, leads to questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1044

Sleep study back, leads to questions

Hi I got the Dr. report on the second and third sleep study today. As I had anticipated CSA is severe. Have Dr consult in a couple of weeks. The study used a couple of terms I am not familiar with. Hope someone will educate me. The report refers to frequent PVC's and PAC's also sinus bradycardia. Wh...
by MoSleep
Sat Jul 09, 2005 8:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anybody from UK?
Replies: 25
Views: 12466

UK electrical

Another thing a person would have to consider is the actual electricity over there. The typical voltage at the wall outlet over there is 220 volts and the frequency is 50 hz. Here it is 110 volts and 60 hz. The pap machine may be switchable for the differences, I don't know. I am fairly certain that...
by MoSleep
Tue Jun 28, 2005 11:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Autopap questions & when do dreams come
Replies: 7
Views: 2518

Dream rememberance?

Thanks for the response Ron. Actually my concern is not in remembering the dream. I am more curious about the dream occurring almost immediately upon drifting off to sleep. I thought that dreams occur later in the sleep stages. Probably no significance, I was just curious.
Dave
by MoSleep
Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Autopap questions & when do dreams come
Replies: 7
Views: 2518

Autopap questions & when do dreams come

Trying this one again. The last time I posted it got off on a tangent some how. I have been on a bipap for a couple of months now. In the sleep studies I have had, the techs could not find a pressure to control my apneas. Would an autopap machine be advisable, considering that it sets its own pressu...
by MoSleep
Mon Jun 27, 2005 10:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: xpap with nightly results
Replies: 8
Views: 2064

xpap with nightly results

Hi all I have been on a bipap for a couple of months now. In the sleep studies I have had, the techs could not find a pressure to control my apneas. Would an autopap machine be advisable, considering that it sets its own pressure depending on the current needs of the user. Within user set limits. Ar...
by MoSleep
Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Three Sleep Studies in 3 months??????
Replies: 4
Views: 8008

3rd night update

Well last night went about the same as the first two, with the exception that there is to be no charge for # 3. Tried a couple of masks, bipap, cpap even added oxygen. Still could not get a good pressure that would stop the apneas. Still left with severe CSA even on the machine. The tech said she wa...
by MoSleep
Wed Jun 22, 2005 5:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Three Sleep Studies in 3 months??????
Replies: 4
Views: 8008

Three Sleep Studies in 3 months??????

Hi My first sleep study was 3-31. The tech had trouble getting a good pressure but decided that it should be set on 17/3 with a bipap machine. I went to the DME and was set up with the bipap and an Ultra mirage full face. In that study I was left with 62 CSA per hour and 2 hypos, while on the bipap....
by MoSleep
Sun May 22, 2005 7:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep numbers read on screen
Replies: 3
Views: 1327

Thanks guest
That sounds like what I am looking for. What data is available on screen?
Dave
by MoSleep
Sat May 21, 2005 10:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep numbers read on screen
Replies: 3
Views: 1327

Sleep numbers read on screen

I was reading on the forum about a machine but can not find it now. The machine in question gave the sleep numbers on the screen of the machine at the click of a button or sequence of clicks. This rather than having to usea card reader. Seems that all I would need is sleep results the morning after....
by MoSleep
Fri May 20, 2005 6:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Christinequilts - Central apnea #'s need help
Replies: 0
Views: 1171

Christinequilts - Central apnea #'s need help

Got central apnea numbers back and would like some information about what to expect next.
e-mail rv_tripper@hotmail.com
Thanks
Dave
by MoSleep
Tue May 17, 2005 8:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Interview with God
Replies: 7
Views: 3380

Thanks Heidi I have seen this before. It is well worth seeing again. Some powerful thoughts.
Take Care,
Dave
by MoSleep
Mon May 16, 2005 10:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: central apnea questions
Replies: 12
Views: 3924

ballast, the numbers posted are from the original sleep study. I am considering getting a reader and associated software when finances allow. I think it would be an advantage to be able to review each nights numbers. What numbers will the bipap pro 2 provide? Thanks to all for the replies. Any infor...