Been a while since I last logged in here, you critters were VERY helpful when I started out with APAP. Its been a real PAIN getting supplies locally, so I would like a good reliable mail order source. CPAP does NOT deal with ins. so they are out. I have Medicare AND medigap that covers ALL my deduc...

When my sleep study was done they used a small mask. they had no problem getting a good seal quickly. I had lot of problems doing it myself. I had to try med instead, so I tried TWO sizes before I decided on which was easier for ME. I think its normal to have to try more than one to get what works b...

My fam doc sent me to our local horsepital's sleep clinic. I had the Dx testing and titration study done there as well. Everything was done properly and great results. In my case there was a script, but I used the hospital's DME by choice. I came here early on when the OSA issue came up and LEARNED ...

Where does one draw the proverbial line in the sand? One problem is you ban one thing, for a semi-valid reason, next thing ya know other things end up being banned as well. A slippery slope starts small...like a snow-ball. I have not had any weapon or threat should I decide I do not want to read a t...

I have BCBS for my medigap (5+yrs) & happy with it so far. Yes 2 days is not enough TIME for anyone to make anything but a very very hasty choice. I say stick it out, see how you like it, better than nothing, right? Towards next year you should have a chance to make an informed choice. Gomer PS for ...

Well last year I went thru all the testing etc and started APAP just before Christmas. You guys/gals here were an valuable resource that helped me understand the whole xPAP thingy. By the time my sleep studies were done and time for a machine, this site had me knowing at least enough so I did not en...

I WAS going to start a thread on how APAP has helped me.... but ya beat me 2 it! I have multiple health issues, hypertension, kidney disease, multiple sclerosis and 3 slightly damaged heart valves, to name a few. My sleep apnea was mild but qualified for treatment due to any one of my several other...

Knowledge is POWER... Does not matter the issue, diabetes, MS & yes even apnea. I have a small eshpogus (sic, wind pipe), nothing new, just nobody bothered to see if it affected things before.

Gomer born in ten-a-c (Nashville)

PS I like your bird

How about charging a base rate plus by the pound or killo?

Well I have been a APAP hose-head for nearly 6 months, OK 5+ months now. I have been aiming to write this for over a week..but here it is. Thanks to all here who helped me get started with APAP. I found cpaptalk before sleep study and the knowledge about machines, how to avoid a [BRICK] , and advanc...

Another point: From what I have read, one of the major problems with sleep apneas is the desaturation of O2 from the blood. When I suggested I wanted to get a recording O2 meter he said no. ............................ I went against his orders and got one and although he was right, I am not in any...

Most people have problems at first, I did.

That said, it takes time to ADAPT, tweek & adjust, but after a few months I really began to see the benefits of my APAP and well worth the effort and patience.

Surely you jest? I have a list of doctors; -1- Fam Doc takes care of my basic needs & referrals -2- Endo for my diabetes & general endo issues -3- Cardiologist for my heart valve issues (rheumatic fever damage) -4- Neurologist for my MS (great Uof M doc who also runs MS clinic at VA) -5- ophthalmolo...

As I have said before, my sleep Doctor wants to keep me in the dark and for me to follow orders blindly. I had to ask for the sleep studies in detail and so far only got some 5 pages from the second sleep study. I will scan them and post them. Thanks. Rich -1- Most doctors expect their patients to ...

I am only 6 mo in. So my apap is on rental status yet....

Si I voted zero. Would like a backup tho.