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by IDontSnoreISwear
Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for CPAP for relative
Replies: 12
Views: 1957

Re: Looking for CPAP for relative

One good source of used machines is secondwindcpap.com.

Good luck.
by IDontSnoreISwear
Sun Jun 05, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Apnea cured by playing wind instruments?
Replies: 44
Views: 5425

Re: Apnea cured by playing wind instruments?

I'm a tuba player. Apnea still severe as hell.

We trust the machines because they work and that's what they're for.

Tubas are for entertainment.

Listen to your doctor.
by IDontSnoreISwear
Fri May 27, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hi from new member (tried taping my mask)
Replies: 145
Views: 63110

Re: Hi from new member (waiting for test results)

If I were you I would share these results with your sleep doc sooner rather than later. If you have an 80 AHI (which I'm not qualified to determine that you do), it might get you pushed closer to the front of the line for your testing/titration/Rx.

Best of luck.
by IDontSnoreISwear
Fri May 27, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: One night in with Therapy
Replies: 2
Views: 577

Re: One night in with Therapy

Fantastic that you have got off to such a great start! I too had a pretty easy time adjusting to CPAP but in spite of an AMAZINGLY easy first night, nevertheless had a few bumpy ones after that. So, just to let you know: it's normal to have difficulty sleeping sometimes in the first few weeks. If th...
by IDontSnoreISwear
Thu May 26, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Be honest, how is your diet?
Replies: 47
Views: 10199

Re: Be honest, how is your diet?

So although my CPAP therapy is helping I'm still tired. It occurred to me that my diet may be playing a large part in this. I am over 40 and I eat somewhat healthy (some days more than others) but I know I could be doing so much better. Im not eating enough greens and protein. I fully admit I'm not...
by IDontSnoreISwear
Fri May 20, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: [Poll] and Seeking advice on Swift FX and AirFit P10
Replies: 41
Views: 10909

Re: [Poll] and Seeking advice on Swift FX and AirFit P10

Swift FX: Used for several months. Not uncomfortable on the nose, but the headgear cut right across the bottom of my ear. Ouch. Also, the breeze coming out the vent holes in front was like a typhoon across my pillow. AirfitP10: Used a week or two. Not as comfortable as the Swift FX on the nose, but ...
by IDontSnoreISwear
Fri May 13, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed AirSense10 Autoset for sale, with carrier & mask.
Replies: 12
Views: 1802

Re: ResMed AirSense10 Autoset for sale, with carrier & mask.

How many hours on it?

Any smokers in your home?

Pets?

Chemical air fresheners used near the unit?

Which mask?
by IDontSnoreISwear
Thu May 12, 2016 11:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: THE GREAT PILLOW EXCHANGE
Replies: 1624
Views: 780525

Re: THE GREAT PILLOW EXCHANGE

For sale or trade: I have SIX Airfit P10 nasal pillows, Size Small , factory sealed in plastic. Clean, non-smoking home. Will sell for $12 each or trade one-to-one for Size Medium Airfit P10 nasal pillows . Buy all six and you can have them for $10 each, U.S. shipping included. Non-smoking home onl...
by IDontSnoreISwear
Sun May 08, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Noncompliant Failure
Replies: 40
Views: 11731

Re: Noncompliant Failure

I wash my mask cushion in Dr Bronner's bar soap -- lavender or tea tree, whichever I have on hand. It's a very pure, simple soap and doesn't leave a smell on the mask. Your mileage may vary. I have not tried the peppermint.
by IDontSnoreISwear
Mon May 02, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Rage, Depression - Changes with CPAP?
Replies: 21
Views: 3750

Re: Rage, Depression - Changes with CPAP?

You're very early in your therapy. Before CPAP, I had massive desaturations and woke up many mornings with a blinding headache. Was falling asleep at the wheel on the regular, and was an emotional mess. It took a couple months to really feel like my emotional state had changed, and now I feel like a...
by IDontSnoreISwear
Sun May 01, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Altitude changes...adjustment needed?
Replies: 12
Views: 2178

Re: Altitude changes...adjustment needed?

It depends on your machine. If I were you I would call your sleep doc and/or your DME.

My husband's machine (an old brick) had to be set +2 to deal with a 7,000 foot increase in elevation.
by IDontSnoreISwear
Sat Apr 30, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: THE GREAT PILLOW EXCHANGE
Replies: 1624
Views: 780525

Re: THE GREAT PILLOW EXCHANGE

Wanted: one Swift FX Nano nasal mask cushion, standard size. Willing to pay $30 for new in unopened wrapper. Gently used (out of sealed package, tried on and/or not used more than a night or two) would also be fine. Will pay $10 plus U.S. shipping for used.
Found -- thank you!
by IDontSnoreISwear
Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can people genuinely fail to tolerate CPAP?
Replies: 53
Views: 9648

Re: Can people genuinely fail to tolerate CPAP?

Who knows. At first blush it sounds like that blog was written by someone who is convinced that they will never be able to use CPAP, so it's become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Whether that person's belief is due to other undiagnosed physical, neurological, or psychiatric issues, or what have you, it...
by IDontSnoreISwear
Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Snoring while on CPAP
Replies: 9
Views: 1655

Re: Snoring while on CPAP

My husband has started snoring and also having hypopneas with his CPAP as well. (Because his machine is a brick, I had to trade with him so that I could get his Sleepyhead data to determine this.) He's going to see the sleep doc soon and hopefully the data will enable them to determine what he needs...
by IDontSnoreISwear
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is cpap worth it for mild apena?
Replies: 34
Views: 8728

Re: Is cpap worth it for mild apena?

AirSense 10 Autoset. Good choice! I just wanted to echo what the others said about the importance of CPAP therapy even if your "numbers" are not high. My sleep test result said "moderate" apnea, but my symptoms were extreme. For me, CPAP has been life changing in every way. Whatever adjustment peri...