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by Chevie
Fri Dec 08, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Brain physiology
Replies: 11
Views: 2700

Re: Brain physiology

The other posters are correct - you will be sleep deprived all day - you need a good night (or more) of sleep to overcome this. However, I would, however, have surmised that after a night of apnea caused deprivation the brain would gradually recover once you were awake and breathing normally. ... th...
by Chevie
Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Slow Dr how to get CPAP fast?
Replies: 15
Views: 1464

Re: Slow Dr how to get CPAP fast?

Loveartist wrote:Dr wont even be in till monday. I guess ill start annoying them then if I havent found a quicker solution. Thanks for the reply
Start now. More time to wear them down. If they say they have already told you, just play dumb.
by Chevie
Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can someone ease my fears about full face masks
Replies: 12
Views: 1233

Re: Can someone ease my fears about full face masks

Jerseyguy wrote:Can someone ease my fears about full face masks
You will die of fear before wearing a mask kills you.
by Chevie
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dropped my CPAP in the case, have you ever dropped yours?
Replies: 18
Views: 2417

Re: Dropped my CPAP in the case, have you ever dropped yours?

Goofproof wrote:Never been on a stage coach. Happy to stay home. Jim
Sorry, I confused you with another member. viewtopic/t110129/memberlist.php?mode=v ... le&u=78358
by Chevie
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dropped my CPAP in the case, have you ever dropped yours?
Replies: 18
Views: 2417

Re: Dropped my CPAP in the case, have you ever dropped yours?

Goofproof wrote:I'd open my Closet get one of my two back-up machines and go to sleep. Jim
Then get off your butt, catch the next coach and loan one of those machines to Matt.
by Chevie
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gel vs. silicone
Replies: 6
Views: 683

Re: Gel vs. silicone

chunkyfrog wrote:Except for Nuance. I have this: softest nasal pillows ever!
Ahh! I didn't know. Still learning many of the nuances of CPAP.
by Chevie
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dropped my CPAP in the case, have you ever dropped yours?
Replies: 18
Views: 2417

Re: Dropped my CPAP in the case, have you ever dropped yours?

What would you do if you were home and turned your machine on at bedtime and it was fried?
by Chevie
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gel vs. silicone
Replies: 6
Views: 683

Re: Gel vs. silicone

AMESS wrote:What is the different between gel and silicone pillows?
They are all silicone. If someone says gel, they are using the wrong word.

Philips has some masks on the market that use gel cushions - but no nasal pillows.
by Chevie
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Take CPAP when traveling
Replies: 30
Views: 3427

Re: Take CPAP when traveling

Midnight Strangler wrote:Why ask us? Try it now at home for the next 8 to 14 days. Then you will know what to do this summer.
This is the best answer.
by Chevie
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using A Cervical Collar/Contour Pillow For OSA - Edited
Replies: 43
Views: 70317

Skeptical

Collarap wrote:I don't need a CPAP any more.
How do you know?
by Chevie
Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: About to start CPAP
Replies: 4
Views: 3109

Re: About to start CPAP

Crocodile wrote:I'd love to hear how using a CPAP has changed your lives
Go to Announcements at the top of the home page and read this thread -
Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
by Chevie
Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Warning post has been deleted
Replies: 52
Views: 3519

Re: Warning post has been deleted

jsielke wrote: OMG!
Are you sure you are emotionally stable enough to handle this crusade against xyz that you are wrapped up in?
by Chevie
Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: bonanza website
Replies: 27
Views: 3330

Re: bonanza website

It's Saturday morning! Do you think they are sitting there waiting for your message???
by Chevie
Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Underventilated?
Replies: 12
Views: 2222

Re: Underventilated?

Be aware that end-of-alphabet boy has never had a good night on CPAP. So, he has no qualifications to help you.
by Chevie
Mon Jul 03, 2017 2:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Improving Brain Function
Replies: 18
Views: 3032

Re: Improving Brain Function

this is about ketogenic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8BY4fyLvZc I won't watch your video. But, I asked my doctor, who is an avid runner, about no-carb or low-carb diets. He said you can lose weight quickly, but there is some very good science showing damage to the heart and the rest of the circ...