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by caffeinatedcfo
Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: EPR Setting on RESMED Elite
Replies: 4
Views: 942

Re: EPR Setting on RESMED Elite

Check the video in my signature ... I believe your model has a similar menu to the S9 Autoset.
by caffeinatedcfo
Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lincare "Ethics" (irony in quotes)
Replies: 50
Views: 13660

Re: Lincare "Ethics" (irony in quotes)

So I almost own my S9 autoset, which Lincare has negotiated a price of $1,040 with my insurance carrier for. Although there's about 50% profit already, that is not enough for Lincare. Their actual bill to me (not what my EOB says) is for 50% of $1,260! So they want me to pay $630 for a 50% share of ...
by caffeinatedcfo
Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: tooth extraction and cpap
Replies: 30
Views: 25164

Re: tooth extraction and cpap

definately ask your dentist but i'm going to guess that since CPAP is forced air IN, it is not suction.
by caffeinatedcfo
Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Feeling a little jerked around by suppliers
Replies: 12
Views: 1868

Re: Feeling a little jerked around by suppliers

Know everything up front when choosing a DME and get it in writing. LINCARE has been over-billing me on each and every invoice. Most recently trying to bill me $630 for my (50%) share of the CPAP purchase, which based on my confirmed and documented quote on day 1 should really be $230. The good news...
by caffeinatedcfo
Sat Sep 07, 2013 5:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Noisy ResMed CPAP - driving my wife crazy - DME not helpful
Replies: 33
Views: 15982

Re: Noisy ResMed CPAP - driving my wife crazy - DME not helpful

I too have the S9 and it is quieter than a baby's breath. I agree with some of the above that it's either a leak or the surface. I keep mine on a short piece of that rubber mesh shelf liner people use for keeping their dishes from sliding. This also helps to keep my machine stable on the night stand...
by caffeinatedcfo
Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift FX Pillows Maintenance
Replies: 14
Views: 2224

Re: Swift FX Pillows Maintenance

I have been alternating between two pillows every day to give the washed one an extra day to dry out. This seems to be working out better. Thanks for the suggestions.
by caffeinatedcfo
Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask and supplies: DME pricing vs. online pricing
Replies: 25
Views: 4280

Re: Mask and supplies: DME pricing vs. online pricing

Cpap.com beats my local DME pricing too. Significantly!
by caffeinatedcfo
Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Humidifier above or below head?
Replies: 8
Views: 7348

Re: Humidifier above or below head?

I had some rainout on vacation when the machine was a couple inches above my head. At home its a few inches below the mattress and I never have condensation issues - even with A/C cranked. I don't use a hose hanger but that's a good point to consider.
by caffeinatedcfo
Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Colds
Replies: 11
Views: 1374

Re: Colds

Been lucky so far, but I kept my quattro ffm just in case.
by caffeinatedcfo
Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: IT'S DoriC'S BIRTHDAY!
Replies: 42
Views: 5514

Re: IT'S DoriC'S BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday!
by caffeinatedcfo
Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How has CPAP changed you?
Replies: 31
Views: 5667

Re: How has CPAP changed you?

1. No more snoring. 2. No more morning headaches. 3. No more afternoon lethargy. 4. No more fight-or-flight dreams (nightmares). 5. Greater focus and productivity at work. 6. Body recovers from exercising normally allowing me to resume my regimen - and weight loss goals. 7. Neck stiffness/soreness h...
by caffeinatedcfo
Sat Aug 24, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Setback - Help Please
Replies: 12
Views: 1287

Re: Setback - Help Please

Slept well after the reality check here. I donned foam ear plugs and those phony CAs went away and I slept my normal night with AHI < 1. Thanks again!
by caffeinatedcfo
Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Setback - Help Please
Replies: 12
Views: 1287

Re: Setback - Help Please

Thank you all. All this time and I never realized I could get that much info off the S9 menu (CA breakdown, 95% pressure, etc). I checked out daily and week data and it turns out therapy is normal except for an avg of 1.2-1.5 CAs this week. So yeah, seems to be simply environmental - different bed a...
by caffeinatedcfo
Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Setback - Help Please
Replies: 12
Views: 1287

Setback - Help Please

So the past week I've been in Cape Cod, MA. My AHI has been 2-ish every night. I'm normally .3-.8 and I'm experiencing a little energy each day. I don't have my SD Card reader so I have no clue what my data shows. No dry mouth so mouth-breathing unlikely. Brand new nasal pillows so doubtful that's t...
by caffeinatedcfo
Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap.com has free shipping no minimum
Replies: 13
Views: 2909

Re: Cpap.com has free shipping no minimum

Crud - just ordered replacement pillows.