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by KatieW
Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Resmes software questions
Replies: 2
Views: 686

Re: New Resmes software questions

Greg, did you open the pdf of the Clinical Guide which is attached to the software? It's 57 pages long, and a nice reference. And here's a link on how to download reports to the forum, if you want help: http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46087&p=413222&hilit=+photobucket#p413222 I am very p...
by KatieW
Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bad Day
Replies: 9
Views: 995

Re: Bad Day

I hope you feel better soon. Meanwhile, there's nothing I'd rather do that sip a cup of tea of coffee, and read this forum.
by KatieW
Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Question
Replies: 13
Views: 1454

Re: Newbie Question

I had a sleep study and titration, but once I got the RX in my hand, I went to cpap.com and bought my cpap. I spoke with 2 local DME's and didn't think I would get enough service and support to warrant paying twice as much. They did offer mask exchange within 30 days, but the prices of their masks w...
by KatieW
Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: LCD DisplayScreen
Replies: 6
Views: 1004

Re: LCD DisplayScreen

Welcome to the forum. I'm not familiar with your model of cpap, but have you checked your User's Manual? At the back of mine, there is Troubleshooting, which lists common problems and solutions.

Hopefully, others will have more ideas.
by KatieW
Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Off CPAP for Now...New Experiment
Replies: 17
Views: 2077

Re: Off CPAP for Now...New Experiment

I don't know you, or your history with OSA or cpap, but seeing as how you say it's a new experiment, how long is your experiment, and how are you measuring the results? Are you monitoring your sleep in any way? ...partner's observation, video camera, oximeter? If you were my spouse, I would be sitti...
by KatieW
Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increase in apneas last night
Replies: 26
Views: 2802

Re: Increase in apneas last night

Katie...glad your night was better. Wondering about the benedryl though. Some of the posters here say benedryl can make apneas worse. If congestion is a problem, I use the generic version of Zyrtec (called Equate Allergy...cetirizine hydrochloride)...which is not supposed to interfere with apnea is...
by KatieW
Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: It's SleepWeaver--not DreamWeaver
Replies: 17
Views: 7695

It's SleepWeaver--not DreamWeaver

ETA: I had the name of the mask wrong--its SleepWeaver, not DreamWeaver. No wonder I couldn't find anything in the search engine. Does anyone have experience/information with adjusting the new SleepWeaver? I really wanted to like this mask. https://www.cpap.com/productpage/circadiance-sleepweaver-ad...
by KatieW
Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: buying suppplies online
Replies: 10
Views: 1560

Re: buying suppplies online

Kiralynx, I started with the #4 (small) Direct Seal. Yes, they are comfortable, and 0-low leaks. To give my nares a little variety, I switch every night, or during the night. I get higher leaks with the Simple, but it's a nice break. With the nasal pillows, I use both small and medium. I might prefe...
by KatieW
Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increase in apneas last night
Replies: 26
Views: 2802

Re: Increase in apneas last night

Last night was "normal" again. No smoke alarms going off, and I took a benadry just before bedtime, and no congestion this morning. AHI 5.3, AI .01, HI 5.2. Interesting theories.. Just wondering if you were "on alert" and listening for signs of trouble. Hope you're sound asleep now and till morning....
by KatieW
Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: buying suppplies online
Replies: 10
Views: 1560

Re: buying suppplies online

I recently got a good buy at amazon.com. I have the Comfortlite 2, and wanted to try the Direct Seals, which are $29 at cpap.com, $19 at directhomemedical.com. But I didn't know what size. I did a google shopping search and found a new headset with 3 sizes of Direct Seals (4, 5, 6/s, m, l) from a se...
by KatieW
Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increase in apneas last night
Replies: 26
Views: 2802

Re: Increase in apneas last night

Autopapdude, thanks for the perspective.

And Dori, for your kindness and wisdom.

I am so grateful for the people at this forum. Wishing you all sweet dreams.
by KatieW
Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Muse-Inc's APAP Journey Day 1
Replies: 10
Views: 1572

Re: Muse-Inc's APAP Journey Day 1

Muse, what a winning combination--your strong commitment and your doctor's support and willingness to work with you.

Sleep well tonight.
by KatieW
Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: one year anniversary
Replies: 12
Views: 1979

Re: one year anniversary

Congratulations, 2 flamingos! And so great that you're sharing your experience and knowledge to help others.
by KatieW
Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increase in apneas last night
Replies: 26
Views: 2802

Re: Increase in apneas last night

Katie, think of it as just a little bump on the road on your CPAP journey. Pugsy is right. Consider yourself lucky that on "normal" nights, you're getting benefit. But this is also why we can't just focus on one night's numbers. Cos nights like this will happen. Hang in there, and with your positiv...