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by DrPepper00
Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 5YO with CPAP-Itching and masks comes off during sleep
Replies: 9
Views: 2005

Re: 5YO with CPAP-Itching and masks comes off during sleep

You should see the ortho now. My granddaughter had an expander put in her mouth when she was 6 or maybe 7. She just turned 8 last week. It is widening her mouth to make room for her teeth. Not an OSA problem, but the time to do it is when they are growing.
by DrPepper00
Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

Re: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA

I guess it is terribly impractical, but everyone who uses CPAP would be better off if they lived seaside. The greater density of the air is a big help. Even small changes in elevation make a big difference. My house is at 700 feet. Every summer I stay a couple of weeks with my sister who lives on t...
by DrPepper00
Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

Re: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA

Can you still smell the stock yards in Greely from miles away? lol, you've gotta be fairly close to Greeley to smell it. When we drove from Denver to Ft. Collins, we had to hold our breath for several miles when we passed Greeley. And during the stock show, we could smell the cows all the way down ...
by DrPepper00
Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepyhead quit downloading my data
Replies: 29
Views: 4989

Re: Sleepyhead quit downloading my data

Are you sure it is pointing to the drive the card is in and not to the files?
by DrPepper00
Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

Re: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA

Would it be feasible to live in the Denver area but not actually in Denver? I'd think you'd avoid a lot of pollution and still be close to your family. I envy those who live anywhere near the mountains. NW, not necessarily possible. When we do have a bad air day, the brown cloud can have a long rea...
by DrPepper00
Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

Re: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA

Would it be feasible to live in the Denver area but not actually in Denver? I'd think you'd avoid a lot of pollution and still be close to your family. I envy those who live anywhere near the mountains. When I lived there, we tried to escape the pollution by moving to the mountains. You could actua...
by DrPepper00
Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

Re: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA

However, I did quite drinking it 2 days ago. The past two nights, I have awakened 5 or 6 times each night with my mouth very dry and open. My AHI went from < 2 up to 6. I am trying the lowcarb diet and gave up my beloved DrPepper. My Zeo scores are pretty nice. In the 75-85 range. More wakeups with...
by DrPepper00
Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weight loss advice!?! - join in the fun
Replies: 39
Views: 9738

Re: Weight loss advice!?! - join in the fun

When I began to feel better, I gained weight. I felt like cooking, but any amount of excercise left me snoozing all afternoon. I am trying the low carb way of eating so I will, hopefully, feel like moving soon.
by DrPepper00
Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

Re: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA

I feel a little better, but not great. Two different questions. - Are you keeping up with your data using SleepyHead and if so how effective or ineffective does it show your therapy to be? - Do you drink Dr. Pepper? It has 41 mg caffeine per 12 oz. serving. I always recommend that CPAPers completel...
by DrPepper00
Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

How does Denver (altitude and pollution) affect OSA

I have two daughters and I would like to live closer to one of them. Currently I am in Seattle, one is in Dallas and the other and my sister are in Denver. The daughter in Dallas moves every few years and is hard to keep up with. The one in Denver hasn't moved. I used to live in Denver from 1988 to ...
by DrPepper00
Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weight loss advice!?! - join in the fun
Replies: 39
Views: 9738

Re: Weight loss advice!?! - join in the fun

There are threads on here about Low Carb, High Fat diets that work for many.
Eat all the steak and butter you want....forget about the potatoes, wheat, rice and sugar.
I have just started this WOE (Way of eating) this week. Check it out.
by DrPepper00
Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: cpap.com packing = bad luck
Replies: 7
Views: 1145

Re: cpap.com packing = bad luck

My desk used to face the UPS garage exit. I have seen a truck pull out of the garage with the back doors open. Packages fell out and were run over by the truck behind it. Another time I received a package with tire tracks on it. And then there are the youtube videos of packages being delivered. One ...
by DrPepper00
Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ZEO WARS - Whats your highest score?
Replies: 34
Views: 5522

Re: ZEO WARS - Whats your highest score?

My best is a 106. It was during the kids Spring Break. I didn't have to get up at 7 every morning to get them off to school. http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s421/DrPepper001/ScreenHunter_01Apr140842.jpg My overall average isn't bad either. My worst nights were when the headband didn't record all...
by DrPepper00
Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: brand new user, I feel like I can't breath
Replies: 18
Views: 4784

Re: brand new user, I feel like I can't breath

I sleep with my hose under the covers and hold it like RobySue does. My breakthrough came when someone suggested putting the chin strap on after the mask. It keeps the pillows from moving by putting pressure on the cheek straps. If I can hear any air moving, I know the pillows are at maximum seal an...
by DrPepper00
Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Input (updated last nights chart)
Replies: 29
Views: 4069

Re: Need Input

Here in Washington, we hardly ever need a/c so I didn't want to permantly block my window. I bought a portable a/c that vents out the window. It can be installed in a slider window and the vent is easily removed when an open window is preferred. Click on more views under the picture to see how the v...