It's been a while since I've posted ....But I am having all sorts of problems .......I have severe OSA .... I needed a new machine ..so , in order to satisfy the Insurance co ...I was re-tested ..... ...NOW I am using the System One Auto BIPAP ( Bi-flex) My pressures ramp up soooo high , my mask can...

Started Bipap in November of 2000.....18/14 Way too much for me to handle........ Doctor prescribed Ambien to assist. Ahhhh this was great ...at first. However you must be very careful with Sleeping Pills. Especially Ambien. This little friendly white pill will turn on you ! In some people ..feeling...

Well ...........after 6 years of BiPap treatment (still using the same machine issued to me back in November of 2000) The Activa works best for me pressure setting of 16/11. I wash it every night with warm water & Ivory soap..... I also put cotton in my ears ... to drown out any noise or leaking sou...

Hello Catnapper
I'm happy you have found a "Home" here at Cpaptalk ..... however I understand your situation with (without) sleep.
Have you had a chance to check out the book by John Weidman ?
("Desperately Seeking Snoozin")

It's a great book ......... (got mine cheap at Amazon)

take care
Rich

Hey Catnapper !!
Welcome to "Our World". So glad to see you posting. Maybe I'll get back in the swing of things. AND by the way ..... Thanks to you, I can't get this tune out of my head. Ha ! been singing it all day.

See ya
Rich

Hey Mike ,
You should get some type of Award for this piece of Literature. Great Job !!!
(and the sad part is .....it's all true !! )

Rich
PS Yes Rested Gal... I'm still alive and kickin

ahhhhhhhhh "Good ole Mask Reviews" I just love em !! of course , reading them has gotten me in a bit of trouble in the past because I always want to ...."Hurry up" and get one. <restedgal can attest to this My "Old" favorite is the Ultra Mirage Nasal Mask. It's been around for a while but works for ...

I use Ivory bar soap.......after I wake up, I wash my hands with the Ivory then lather up again , then gently work my fingers around the cushion , then rinse with warm water, set the mask on my dresser (to dry).........no problem....by bedtime it's dry and ready to roll ! entire process takes about ...

Thank you

Hey ...how do ya get in this exclusive club ? It's been a while since I've posted ......sort of feel like I've gotten out of the loop. Actually I stopped buying masks ! I've gained about 20 pounds in the past 5 years. I'm short so....one pound looks like 2 on me.............hummmmmm So , if I've gai...

I think you need to on the payroll................... $$$$$$$$$

Rich

Shuuuuuuu Weeeeeeee I can't believe I read all 44 entries on this topic. (Guess I'm bored after watching horrible film footage of the diaster in New Orleans, Miss. & Ala.....My prayers are with those folks) Anyway........... "Masks" always seem to get the biggest "Rise" from everyone. I'll tell you ...

Linda,
Sorry about your Mom.....I hope you will always have great memories of her.

Rich (53now)

WOW !! I am ....."Super Impressed" You folks are so talented. I haven't posted much lately because I haven't had many problems AND my work schedule has been Nuts-O ...............But , I've been reading and trying to digest all of this wonderful "Techno Information". Great job RG Rich (53now) actual...

Nearly 5 years ago................Ahhhh the "Good ole" Profile Lite"
WOE NELLIE !! Big red marks on my forehead and the bridge of my nose.

After 14 masks..........I'm happy with the Ultra Mirage Nasal Mask

Rich