Titration Question
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Titration Question
Quick one here, I hope.
I did two home sleep studies instead of an in-lab. I go back next Thursday for my diagnosis and to get a machine if needed.
Since I didn't do a Titration lab, I should be able to use that as a reason I'd want an auto machine instead of a brick if the doctor tries to get me one, right?
I did two home sleep studies instead of an in-lab. I go back next Thursday for my diagnosis and to get a machine if needed.
Since I didn't do a Titration lab, I should be able to use that as a reason I'd want an auto machine instead of a brick if the doctor tries to get me one, right?
Re: Titration Question
With no titration, more than likely it will be an auto they give you with the pressures set wide open 4 - 20. That is how they titrate, although it is not an ideal setting for most people and needs to be fine tuned with your data. Be sure and download Sleepyhead so you can read your data. https://sleep.tnet.com/resources/sleepyhead This site was developed by one of our members here Krevlin. This is the main page https://sleep.tnet.com/main where you can check out all his links.
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Re: Titration Question
Yeah, I have every intention of getting sleepyhead and staying on top of my data.
Just wanted to know if this was a sensical argument if they try and get me something I don't want.
Just wanted to know if this was a sensical argument if they try and get me something I don't want.
Re: Titration Question
You don't need to argue with anyone. Know what machine you want and buy it.
You could even call them now and ask if they have the machine you want (if you need one).
You could even call them now and ask if they have the machine you want (if you need one).
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Re: Titration Question
Unfortunately I'm not in the financial situation to buy a machine outright. I'll be going through a DME.
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Re: Titration Question
Tell the doctor what machine you want and politely ask him to specifically write that machine on the prescription. Tell him to write a separate prescription for the mask. Ask him to write "mask of patient's choice".Get a copy of both prescriptions.
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Re: Titration Question
Do you have a choice of DME's, are you using insurance and have to stay in network? Hopefully there are several DME's you can chose between. And you can find one that has the machine you want.
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Re: Titration Question
If you are going thru insurance, as I planned to, till I found out that I had to 'rent' the machine for 9 mos...and realized that was going to cost me more than buying one outright from some of the online sites. Just an FYI in case you might find this your situation.guttersnipe wrote:Unfortunately I'm not in the financial situation to buy a machine outright. I'll be going through a DME.
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Re: Titration Question
unless you buy your machine used from someone else, you'll be buying from a DME no matter what your financial situation is, since they're the only people that sell cpaps new.guttersnipe wrote:Unfortunately I'm not in the financial situation to buy a machine outright. I'll be going through a DME.
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Accounts to put on the foe list: dataq1, clownbell, gearchange, lynninnj, mper!?, DreamDiver, Geer1, almostadoctor, sleepgeek, ajack, stom, mogy, D.H., They often post misleading, timewasting stuff.
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Re: Titration Question
I just moved and have no savings. Was living paycheck to paycheck, and right as i was ready to start saving, I decided to get this taken care of, so I'm going to be working with my doctor to pay off my $1500 deductible over 6 months. Can't afford an $800 cpap in a lump sum.
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there's another thread on the front page now about resmed S9 autoset for her on sale for 400$ish.guttersnipe wrote:Can't afford an $800 cpap in a lump sum.
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Accounts to put on the foe list: dataq1, clownbell, gearchange, lynninnj, mper!?, DreamDiver, Geer1, almostadoctor, sleepgeek, ajack, stom, mogy, D.H., They often post misleading, timewasting stuff.
Re: Titration Question
Did you have a home sleep test because you have Kaiser insurance? That makes a big difference for DME and prescription.
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