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- Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:53 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: The Zone Diet
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2409
Thanks all for your responses. Oceanpearl: Congrats on your 27lb weight loss! I'll have to check into Sugar Busters. I too am convinced that the enemy here are carbs. I think I am a...OK, I'll admit it...I'm a carbaholic! I love pasta, desserts and BREAD! My excess weight is from my food choices. Ge...
- Fri Aug 10, 2007 9:27 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Can't get polident strips to work - help?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6181
- Fri Aug 10, 2007 9:14 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: The Zone Diet
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2409
The Zone Diet
Hi- I have not posted in awhile, but am still a loyal user of my bipap and Swift II. I spent the day in the E.R. yesterday for what I thought were episodes of chest pain. After an exercise stress test, negative cardiac enzymes and a CT of the chest to Rule out Pulmonary embolism, I was given good ne...
- Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:11 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Poli grip
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5039
Hi Bob- Yes, wet your lips with tap water, then run the strip thru the water, then apply between lips. Close mouth and let set...do not try to open mouth until well set. Once set, you can still open your mouth, if you need to. But once your mouth has opened, you have broken the seal, and you must re...
- Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:08 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: H E L P ! !
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4909
Gary- If I were you, I would work on treating the nasal stuffiness. I too have had great difficulty adjusting to a full face mask. I prefer to use a nasal pillow and I use the Swift. Here are some of my thoughts regarding stuffed nasal passages: 1- What have you tried so far? 2- A decongestant (Suda...
- Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:27 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Cold, flu or bronchitis with APAP?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 965
So Sorry that you are not feeling well! When that happens to me, I use Afrin 1-2 sprays in each nostril at bedtime only. I've been told that if you use it once daily, then one can use it for 6 nights instead of only 3. I also use Sudafed (if your Blood pressure can handle it). If the nasal congestio...
- Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:18 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Driving may be haz zzzzzzzzzzz ardous to your health
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3521
- Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:09 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Poll: Hose covers
- Replies: 42
- Views: 20204
- Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:13 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Fungal infection?
- Replies: 119
- Views: 38740
I just remembered that several years back my son was using a steroid inhaler for his asthma. THe directions tell you to rinse your mouth after each use to prevent fungal growth. Well, he never did rinse his mouth and he began complaining that his mouth was sore and when I looked inside, he had white...
- Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:01 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Fungal infection?
- Replies: 119
- Views: 38740
- Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:19 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Why do I feel bad when I feel good
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2665
I'll share my success story with you. I was referred to a neurologist for muscle problems. In addition to a full neuro exam, she also screened me for OSA and 2 sleep studies later and 2 months later I had my Resmed Auto. Actually, after my first failed sleep study, the neurologist offered to set me ...
- Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:19 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Consequences of Mask and Hose Negligence?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5383
Regarding the cockroach issue: when we travel, I always put the mask in a two gallon size baggie and zip it closed with only the hose sneaking out that is still connected to the humidifier. I also cover the machine with a bath towel. I also let it run for about a minute before I put on the mask. THo...
- Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:49 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Singles, XPAP obvious at night
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14510
New2- I understand your concern. I am no longer a young single; however, if your date ever goes to the bathroom in the middle of the night, he will see your mask while you are sleeping. The bigger picture is, of course, IMHO, to get to know this person really well first, if this person is mature eno...
- Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:34 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Best Chin Strap
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1567
- Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:31 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Alternate Nostril blocking
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3589
Jskinner- Thanks for that link. It was an interesting article. It discusses the dangers of using Benzalkonium as a preservative. While the Neilmed is preservative free, the OCEAN spray that I keep at my bedside is not. It contains Benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. I think I will find a replac...