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by canyongirl
Fri Aug 27, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Aromatheraphy
Replies: 63
Views: 7734

Re: CPAP Aromatheraphy

I really enjoy mine. YOu have to find the righ scents that work best for ou, but they are great!
by canyongirl
Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: What does everybody do for a living?
Replies: 198
Views: 22656

Re: OT: What does everybody do for a living?

teacher here special ed
by canyongirl
Fri Aug 20, 2010 7:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How disabling can apnea be? Anyone disabled by fatigue?
Replies: 18
Views: 2643

Re: How disabling can apnea be? Anyone disabled by fatigue?

I feel that you could be this disabled b by sleep apnea. I was always so toired and could barely stay aake. then other times, I would push through a week and then get to the weekend and sleep it all away.
by canyongirl
Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleepy
Replies: 4
Views: 1134

Re: sleepy

I had to tweak my numbers for pressure after the first 9 months of therapy. youmay need to do so also, but be careful or work with a doc
by canyongirl
Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Back on the wagon and need product advice
Replies: 5
Views: 922

Re: Back on the wagon and need product advice

Thanks for all of your ideas. This is why this forum is so great.

Any comments on cards or software?

CHEERS!!!!
by canyongirl
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Back on the wagon and need product advice
Replies: 5
Views: 922

Back on the wagon and need product advice

Hey everyone, I have had cpap for the last few years. At first I would use this site daily and LOVED it! Thanks for all the support and info. I was doing great with my cpap and using it most nights, learned how to tweak it, etc. Then.......................I fell off the wagon. I had a series of ear ...
by canyongirl
Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: alternative headgear for Quattro or UMFF
Replies: 4
Views: 641

alternative headgear for Quattro or UMFF

I have been using both the Ultra mirage Full Face Mask and the QUattro. I need new headgear. Has anyone used the Premium Headgear with EZ Peel Tabs for Comfort Series Masks for the masks above? or rec. any others? I know it doesn't go with that mask, but I would like a different headgear, one with m...
by canyongirl
Mon May 05, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: bleeding sinuses
Replies: 2
Views: 1064

bleeding sinuses

blood pressures ok (just got checked two days ago) tried higher humidity and lower humidity. Humidifier is working. used saline rinse, but no afrin etc. and then didn;t use saline spray been on ztrtec d for decongestatnts, but stopped with bloody nose presssure at 11 start at night ok at 10 pm then ...
by canyongirl
Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can they give me any CPAP machine they choose?
Replies: 8
Views: 1550

i learned too late

your doc should write a script to make sure you get a data capable machine. he should write "no substitutions or DAW"You may need to do the research for him to pick your a machine. otherwsie, the dme can give you whatever will meet your basic needs. They pay for the machine and your insurance compan...
by canyongirl
Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: health insurance denies APAP.., What to do next?
Replies: 16
Views: 3377

good tips

ill try to sell and buy my apap... like i said i wish i knew then what i know nowor at leat right at the start of the therapy i might try to up the pressure a little each week and see how i do.... my sleep study said pressures 10-14 were optimal... thanks for all your help guys this forum is so valu...
by canyongirl
Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: health insurance denies APAP.., What to do next?
Replies: 16
Views: 3377

hmm..

i do want the apapa, but my doctor descided (recently) to put me on appa.... so we went through the process. i have been fighting this for 5 months now.... after adjusting to cpap, i noticed my sleep wasn't always good each night, snoring,e tc. my doctor has been learning too. he wants to monitor my...
by canyongirl
Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: health insurance denies APAP.., What to do next?
Replies: 16
Views: 3377

health insurance denies APAP.., What to do next?

I want an apap, need one medically.. oxford (my health insurance) denies the new machine, becuase they just paid off my cpap. if its medically necessary don't they have to provide it????

help.... what do i do now?

by canyongirl
Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: getting m series auto (data capable) worth the software?????
Replies: 2
Views: 574

getting m series auto (data capable) worth the software?????

so i get to upgrade.. i think... based on earlier post..insurance will ok upgrade within necessatty for it ... up yours to the DME ... so i plan to go with resperonics m series auto.. data capable... i would obviously get the software.. or should i get different data cpable machine? any siggestions?...
by canyongirl
Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Love your CPAP?
Replies: 32
Views: 3734

love and hate

I hate mine because: - i have to wear it every night - it messes up and damages my hair - it's a pain to travel with (just another bag to carry) - some nights i just don't want to wear it (especially with a cold) - some nights it just doesn't fit right - its harder (but not impossible) to sleep on m...
by canyongirl
Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: with prescription, DME wont upgrade machine
Replies: 11
Views: 2219

thankyou

thankyou all for your ideas..... i have an appointment with my gp in 2 weeks,,,,, im talking to another DME company (since i can't buy one online unless i didn;t pay health insurance for 2 months) and i will update you ina few weeks as i do more work to get what i need... you should always be given ...