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by jnk
Wed Feb 14, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bug Discussion - Upgraded PHPbb Forum Software
Replies: 189
Views: 58841

Re: Bug Discussion - Upgraded PHPbb Forum Software

Still me (jeff), from my old account:
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by jnk
Fri Jun 19, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 30 years of OSA therapy. Where do I go next??
Replies: 5
Views: 1310

Re: 30 years of OSA therapy. Where do I go next??

I wonder if the nature of the root cause of the high CO2 levels in your specific case may be key somehow, or may point to machine needs or contraindications for certain machines. I am certainly not qualified to parse any of that. Maybe putting words like ASV, hypercapnia, opiates, etc. into your sub...
by jnk
Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Recent study indicates increased morbidity and VPAP ADAPT SV
Replies: 9
Views: 2100

Re: Recent study indicates increased morbidity and VPAP ADAPT SV

Remember how science works, though. It would be easy for a study to seem to "prove" statistically that pain-killers "cause" headaches, since people with headaches generally take pain-killers. Actually overuse of pain-killers to treat chronic headache pain has been shown to trigger rebound heachache...
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Uncompassionate company tht supplies health care products
Replies: 12
Views: 4973

Re: Uncompassionate company tht supplies health care products

As a compassionate man, I refuse to charge money for what I do.

But if your approach to life is what you claim it is, then I wish you well with that and hope your job can buy you all the love you deserve and can afford.



How's that for a compassionless reply?
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do Allergies Cause Sleep Apnea?
Replies: 20
Views: 3622

Re: Do Allergies Cause Sleep Apnea?

CPAP machines have replaceable filters at the point of air intake. Some machines allow for the purchase of especially fine filters that supposedly can filter out pollen along with house dust, but technically those filters should be replaced more often than the normal filters, I believe. The humidit...
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Uncompassionate company tht supplies health care products
Replies: 12
Views: 4973

Re: Uncompassionate company tht supplies health care products

The vast majority of companies I deal with treat me quite well. I still don't consider any of the companies to love me, any more than I consider the corner ATM to love me, despite the money it gives me when I ask nicely in the proper way. Business relationships are not about compassion, and compassi...
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CASTING: NYC area folks who are seeking Sleep Treatment $500
Replies: 11
Views: 1918

Re: CASTING: NYC area folks who are seeking Sleep Treatment $500

palerider wrote:
jnk wrote:However, I am not in the initial stages of treatment.
fake it... after all, it's a movie!
Maybe I could dress up as a good-looking skinny guy!
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CASTING: NYC area folks who are seeking Sleep Treatment $500
Replies: 11
Views: 1918

Re: CASTING: NYC area folks who are seeking Sleep Treatment $500

@ Goofproof: Why not use one of the vastly superior NYC film crews?

Dang. They're within walking distance. It gets more tempting.

However, I am not in the initial stages of treatment.
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Recent study indicates increased morbidity and VPAP ADAPT SV
Replies: 9
Views: 2100

Re: Recent study indicates increased morbidity and VPAP ADAPT SV

I skimmed the article and didn't see anything regarding exactly HOW ASV use can increase morbidity. How the heck can a machine that assists in breathing and sustained oxygen levels increase morbidity? No one really knows if it does yet. However, there is enough evidence from one study to suggest th...
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do Allergies Cause Sleep Apnea?
Replies: 20
Views: 3622

Re: Do Allergies Cause Sleep Apnea?

CPAP machines have replaceable filters at the point of air intake. Some machines allow for the purchase of especially fine filters that supposedly can filter out pollen along with house dust, but technically those filters should be replaced more often than the normal filters, I believe. The humidity...
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Happy Birthday Chunky Frog!
Replies: 22
Views: 6829

Re: Happy Birthday Chunky Frog!

How long is a frog year? And is the date of birth the date the egg is laid, the date it is fertilized, the date the tadpole appears, or the date the transformation into frog is complete? This was not covered in any biology class I attended. TIA for any clarification.
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do Allergies Cause Sleep Apnea?
Replies: 20
Views: 3622

Re: Do Allergies Cause Sleep Apnea?

Do Allergies Cause Sleep Apnea? Anything that affects the size, sensitivity, and/or performance of the airway can affect how you breathe during the day and especially at night. So bad allergies can be considered a factor. But they are not generally considered a lone primary cause, unless a patient ...
by jnk
Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Uncompassionate company tht supplies health care products
Replies: 12
Views: 4973

Re: Uncompassionate company tht supplies health care products

I have met many compassionate people over the years. I have yet to "meet" one compassionate company. Companies may be made up of humans, but that doesn't make companies human. Companies are in business to remain in business. Companies may pay an employee to present the face of compassion to customer...
by jnk
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP producing flow when turned off?
Replies: 4
Views: 948

Re: CPAP producing flow when turned off?

I had the same question when I started out, and I got some good answers in this forum at the following thread (just click on it): viewtopic/t105991/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3 ... 273p285273
by jnk
Fri May 29, 2015 2:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Negative home tests, a dud?
Replies: 99
Views: 16839

Re: Negative home tests, a dud?

I think I'm missing something, tiredandscared. You are provoking a lot of fear and appear to be stressing yourself about this. Your results technically say you do not have sleep apnea. I'm not the only one that's starting to wonder of T&S is just trolling us. It would be very elaborate trolling. If...