Have been focused on getting face healed from tape abuse before the three-night in-home sleep study Monday. I'm planning to tape up super well for those three nights, so want to start as un-irritated as I can. Might switch tape brands / styles those nights in case I can avoid allergic reactions. Her...

Moose, Wanted to make sure you'd seen info on these hybrid masks: http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=107073&p=1020549&hilit=hybrid+mask#p1020549 Was out of town yesterday but managed to get to a Walmart. No mouthguards with lip protectors. Back home today, so will try to check out an actual...

Phew, I was hoping to catch you before you ordered it... The closest one to mine comes in yellow... but again the tape will probably cover most of it. Perhaps if the mouth part is too big you can cut some or all of it off. Gotta admit, I'm pretty wowed by the fangs. We're in the middle of a major s...

I don't think that one will work, it is for teeth-only. You need one with a separate part that goes OUTSIDE your mouth (see the Amazon item I linked to). Yes, that's what I figured. Was showing it to you as proof that you just saved me from myself! OTOH, if I can find one like yours in dayglo green...

I had 2 sleep study, both at home without xPAP, but the first one was the "basic" one with no sleep stages (about 10 wires). They gave me 10 minutes instruction and a suitcase with the machine and wires and sent me home. The second one was the a more extended version and I had to go there in jammie...

Moose, this is fabulous! Thank you so much. Really really helpful. I was hoping to run out today and buy one, so getting this ton of info so fast is super appreciated. And bonus points for including a picture! I'm impressed that you got so far so fast, and were able to get some improvement the first...

Unless I'm mistaken, home sleep study are always done without xPAP....Did your doc say that you would have to use your CPAP during your home sleep study? Also, normaly they ask that we stop therapy a week before a sleep study, did your doc or the person who called to scheduled your sleep study talk...

So the football mouth guard worked extremely well (although I had some other problems Moose, can you give any suggestions on football mouth guard selection? Firmer, softer, fit, style, brand? I'm a little ole lady with a cat, so not much experience here. Thank so much for any sports gear advice!

In a bit of early freakout. In-home sleep study is scheduled for next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Have no idea how I will keep leaks at acceptable level. Or even sleep, for that matter! At least I'll be at home in my own bed. Gotta be better than in a lab, right?

((heavy sigh))

Those OA clusters look like REM stage sleep pattern to me. If you use a FFM looks like you need more pressure. Thank you, Pugsy! For a while there, the ole FFM seemed like a possibility. But screw it. At least I get some sleep with the nasal pillows. Even though my lips may be flappin'! I actually ...

Aug 9 Pressure 9.5 / 9.5 Quattro FX with gangsta hoodie Night from hell. Could not get mask to stop leaking. Could not lay on my side 'cuz of mask shifting. Felt like leaks were keeping me awake most of the night. http://i.imgur.com/KwuBm3Ll.png Aug 10 Pressure lowered to 8.5 / 8.5 Dumped the Quattr...

The blue mesh cap doesn't have any neoprene in it. It's just a stretchy knit "cap" with elastic straps that connect to the mask. If you are going to use the QFX, like I do, then it would be something that could work for you. Thank you, M'ohms. I love that this cap is working so well for you, and wi...

Aug 8
Raised pressure to 9.5 / 9.5
Quattro FX with hoodie

No I haven't used it but am looking to get it for my husband next month. I know others here have used it but not sure who. As far as the problem with the neoprene I have seen where other cpap users have used a chemo cap like these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ladies-Cancer-Chemo-CPAP-Soft-Sleep-Caps-Ha...

Temporarily driven back to the Quattro FX with padacheek liner and gangsta hoodie. Check out these stats...

OSAHell, made some periodic breathing for you.


Aug 7
Pressure 8.5 / 8.5
Tape-free body