My original titration was CPAP at 11 cm. I managed to get an auto
and my pressure has settled between 8 and 9.
I tried CPAP at eleven, as prescribed, but the aerophagia was horrible.
Lucky I'm not taking the prescription as an absolute reference, or I would have given up long ago.

LyleHaze

I just got the same E-Mail. Add North Carolina to the list. It's a damn shame, too. I was very happy with their service and support. At least I've got my machine and mask though. I'll probably need nothing but filters for a while. If anyone from BillMyInsurance is reading this, thanks for what it wa...

I was thinking about this post on the way to work this morning, and I had a thought.. (yes, really!) A couple "well hidden" places where you might develop a whistle might be the filter holder on the back of the machine, the rubber junction between the machine and the humidifier, and possibly even th...

I've had my M series auto for almost a year. I have had occasional whistling due to mask leaks, but the main machine has been pretty quiet. Now that my headrest is modified, I don't have many mask leaks at all to deal with. I have asked my wife if the machine makes too much noise, she says it's a LO...

Unlike some other sites, this site allows anyone to post, whether they are "registered" or not. Also whether they "sign in" or not. If someone posts without signing in, they cannot be "positively identified", but the board can guess, IF it recognizes your I.P. information from a previous post. At le...

Sorry I missed it.. I was half expecting a "specialty" site offering pictures of women wearing nothing but a CPAP mask.. A little titration never hurt anyone.. Wow, that sucks.. No, actually, that blows.. Aw come on folks, am I the only one here that wears an appliance to bed every night? Yes, I've ...

"Google Latex Matress"

Be very careful if you follow that advice.
I typed "Latex Mistress" by mistake. Definetly not something that will help you sleep

Lyle

I'm a long time waterbed user, and won't give it up for anything. A few years ago we upgraded to a "soft sided" split queen. Advantage: Looks like a regular matress, takes regular sheets. The "split" means we can fill each side separately, and heat each side separately, too. Disadvantage: The "Pillo...

My very first night on CPAP, while in the sleep lab.. Same thing.

The sleep tech was telling me stories of others with the same "condition" who had forgotten that they were on camera.
Now THAT could be embarassing.

Sleep Well,
Lyle

I'm no expert, but I think your last description was about right.

I'm using the same machine with C-Flex, and I'm very happy with it.

You should specify "With heated humidifier" as well. Gotta have it.

Then the tough part, choosing a mask!

Good Luck,
Lyle

As you mentioned, all Auto machines are capable of straight CPAP as well, so the ability to test your ideas is there. If you do, I encourage you to work slowly, perhaps a week or two between each change, to allow yourself to adjust to the difference, and to prevent one bad night from skewing your da...

@gulfpearl
Well, I did say that the spare bit of velcro could be used to hold your hose..

All joking aside, it's turning out to be a nice strap. It's just wide enough, and just strong enough, to do the job well.

Sleep Well,
Lyle

OK, I thought that subject line might get a laugh.. I have been using a headrest/twilight/aura for about six months, and I have finally decided to make my own headgear. I've read all the posts that were kindly organized by RG, but I did mine just a bit differently. I simply slid the frame out of the...

I have "accidentally" bumped my humidifier control from "1" to "0" a few times, and yes, I don't sleep as well.
After a day or two I notice it is off, and switching it on gets me back to good sleep.
I guess that counts as a "blind test".

Sleep Well,
Lyle

My sleep lab is also (supposed to be) my DME. I'll never forget the look on their faces when I told them I could choose any DME I like. Once I got my written prescription in hand, it was no longer their concern.
Of course I checked with my insurance carrier first.. No Problem!

Lyle