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by portiemom
Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Treatment of RLS with Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Replies: 36
Views: 28161

Re: Treatment of RLS with Gabapentin (Neurontin)

I have tried a lot of RLS meds. and with the help of a member here I added 1 amitryptline 25mg to may 600mgs of Gabapentin and 1 Tramadol to my nightly routine, and I have way Less arousals than I did before.
by portiemom
Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Isn't this awesome?? Look what i was able to do!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2170

Re: Isn't this awesome?? Look what i was able to do!!

CONGRATULATIONS, YES I AM YELLING!!!!! AND WISHING THAT WAS MEEEEEEE!!!!!
by portiemom
Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Prayers needed update
Replies: 2
Views: 662

OT: Prayers needed update

I wanted to let you know what's going on at this point with my son-in-law, and to tell you again how blessed we have been because of all the prayers you're all sending up for him. Last Monday he went to stepdown care, and a day later they added a voice valve to his trache so my daughter was able to ...
by portiemom
Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lab tests--what to cover for one last go?
Replies: 22
Views: 2553

Re: Lab tests--what to cover for one last go?

I don't know about the stress test, I had one before a routine ventral hernia operation because when the surgeon did my pre-op and asked me about chest pain, I told him in the previous 6 months that I had experienced a lot of stress and had 2 brief bouts of mild chest (not even pain) feeling moments...
by portiemom
Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is your DME's mask return policy?
Replies: 13
Views: 2398

Re: What is your DME's mask return policy?

My insurance allows me a new mask every 3 months, my DME says take a mask home, after 30 days they will bill my ins. company, within the 30 days I can trade it for another. Swwwwweeeet, since I find most of the masks don't work for me, so if it's not a new one, I opt for the Aloha, Bella Loops, or S...
by portiemom
Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT The most important thing is to believe.
Replies: 26
Views: 2767

Re: OT The most important thing is to believe.

Continued prayer here for Shirley Ann and your family. God Bless, Ellen
by portiemom
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Free at last--my hair is free at last thanks to Bella Loops
Replies: 27
Views: 9358

Re: Free at last--my hair is free at last thanks to Bella Loops

I love and use the Bella Loops in my mask rotation, I find the placement of your ears is not too much involved in the seal of the pillows as much as the angle of your nostrils. My nose is a bit upturned and so sometimes the seal is a bit harder to maintain, but when it seats properly it is amazing. ...
by portiemom
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: My Little Granddaughters!
Replies: 17
Views: 2341

Re: OT: My Little Granddaughters!

These precious pictures make my heart smile, DoriC I think we can make a match, my 18 month old grandson and your 6 month old granddaughter would look great together!!! Ha God Bless all these great looking kids!!
by portiemom
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT Need Prayers Update
Replies: 10
Views: 1858

Re: OT Need Prayers Update

Thank you so much, 123 Shawn.TW, Rosie, Chunkyfrog, Vader, Gertrude, Starlette, DoriC, for all of you prayers and heartfelt messages, they mean so much to me and our family. I am truly blessed to have you all as friends. My blessings to you and yours now and always. God Bless, Ellen
by portiemom
Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT Need Prayers Update
Replies: 10
Views: 1858

OT Need Prayers Update

I am so greatful for everyone's continued prayer for my son-in-law! I saw him yesterday in the ICU and I am amazed and blessed by the miracles we are recieving. Although he has a long road ahead, I was able to see him respond to my daughter's questions and try to follow the nurse's directions to him...
by portiemom
Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Im a "stomach sleeper"! What Mask should I use?
Replies: 75
Views: 26690

Re: Im a "stomach sleeper"! What Mask should I use?

I am a stomach sleep, and I've tried em all, execpt the full face. I find the Aloha, Swift LT. for her, and the Swift FX, also the Bella Loops to all work well for me, and I change up every now and then. Not an easy prospect for tummy sleepers to find the perfect mask, I wish you luck my friend!
by portiemom
Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Our ancestor's two separate sleep stages - Ahhh, retirement?
Replies: 14
Views: 2693

Re: Our ancestor's two separate sleep stages - Ahhh, retirement?

I usually fall asleep within 20 minutes of hitting the pillow, and get about 5 to 6 hours of fragmented sleep. I find that in the summer, when I am not working, I get up with the hubby after the 5 to 6 hours of sleep, return to the bed for about an hour of solid sleep and feel way better after that ...
by portiemom
Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pilairo!
Replies: 238
Views: 43731

Re: Pilairo!

I have tried every way I can think of to lab-rat the pilairo nasal pillows with each of the headgears I have, the Bella Loops, the Swift FX, the Swift LT. for her but the pillows are not stable enough to lift off my upper lip and for me I feel as if I have a jellyfish on my face. I love the idea of ...
by portiemom
Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Service Dogs for Sleep Apnea
Replies: 90
Views: 14258

Re: Service Dogs for Sleep Apnea

Chunkfrog, you are a hoot! I want to see a cpap mask of any kind on one of your pet flies, surley you have one or two that you are fattening up for dinner,.....ha can't wait to see the pix!
by portiemom
Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll: Do you use your mask as it came or with modifications
Replies: 22
Views: 3929

Re: Poll: Do you use your mask as it came or with modifications

The Bellario did not work for me. Since my head is rather small, there was no tension to keep the pillows there even on the tightest Bella strap position