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by robbieh
Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Making My Own Chinstrap
Replies: 13
Views: 2590

Oh Babs, when I saw those two caps... winter and summer I thought well, you could swim in them if they don't keep your mouth shut! I thought of you the other night when I woke up after apparently taking off my mask and hanging it neatly next to the bed. I woke up 4 hours later with the machine off a...
by robbieh
Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bug Up My Nose
Replies: 20
Views: 2403

Ok, I finally looked and can't see either bugs or white spots but it is kinda hard to look in there.
by robbieh
Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bug Up My Nose
Replies: 20
Views: 2403

OMG Babs... do you suppose this could be the source of your little white spots in your nose?
by robbieh
Sat Aug 18, 2007 10:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Doctors, drug reps and Rozerem
Replies: 8
Views: 1573

I am one of those jerks who take Ambien and am happy to share my experience. I am an RN by the way. I do not take any medications I can do without. I have had severe insomnia all my life. Once, I was unable to fall asleep for 5 days. Many times I have stayed awake all night because I couldn't fall a...
by robbieh
Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: White spots inside my nares
Replies: 26
Views: 4537

er... did your mom look in your nose? I thought you never listen to your mom... I don't think I want my mom looking up my nose. fI am not real sure what the symptoms of nasal thrush would be but my guess is that it would be sufficiently obnoxious that you would be asking different questions than "wh...
by robbieh
Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Scary insurance Bill
Replies: 8
Views: 1235

omg... I made a huge mistake in my price listing... the charge for the Optilife Mask was $155 and I was charged the full price... $155. I put the wrong figure in there on that one. My charges were $155 for the mask which included the headgear, had an additional charge of "CPAP Headgear included in b...
by robbieh
Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: White spots inside my nares
Replies: 26
Views: 4537

It just dawned on me that you wear a mask that goes inside your nose. Are the white spots where the prongs hit? If your tissues are white, it could mean they are getting too much pressure from the prongs. The white might be evidence that the blood supply was cut off in those spots. It doesn't sound ...
by robbieh
Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Don't know what I did
Replies: 14
Views: 1891

Do you know what 668 is? The neighbor of the beast....
by robbieh
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My surgery
Replies: 8
Views: 1233

Wow Josh, thanks for the info. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. I cannot imagine going through such a surgery. I don't think I'm that brave. Please keep us up to date with your progress as you are able.
by robbieh
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Scary insurance Bill
Replies: 8
Views: 1235

Scary insurance Bill

Just wanted to add my shock at the amount my DME is charging for my CPAP therapy compared with how much it would have cost on CPAP.com. OptionCare Prices Total charge: My charge: Optilife mask w/headgear $155.00 $69.25 CPAP tubing 6 ft $61.53 $39.79 CPAP headgear in box $59.62 $5.78 CPAP filters 2 c...
by robbieh
Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: White spots inside my nares
Replies: 26
Views: 4537

Babs... do you use a nasal steroid? Have you recently been on antibiotics? Sometimes those can cause an imbalance in your immune system and allow yeast to grow unchecked. Do you have postnasal drip? A foul taste in your mouth or notice a bad smell in your nose? Are the white spots wet or dry? Do you...
by robbieh
Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Reveiw of the Respironics ComfortLite 2 mask
Replies: 23
Views: 6646

I am laughing at the visual of me wearing a head scarf, mouth tape, eye mask and an over the head CL2 mask... all I need now is the Victoria Secret backpack deal. Wonder if I should wear socks? nah... might be too much. lol my poor daughter is going on a 2 week trip with me soon and omg... she has n...
by robbieh
Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Reveiw of the Respironics ComfortLite 2 mask
Replies: 23
Views: 6646

To Packer, I hope someone who also has a size large head will weigh in their experience with the CL2 for you. I don't think I have a large head becuase this headgear tends to sit low on my forehead. You can adjust lots of things with this mask. There are two velcro straps to adjust the head gear. Th...
by robbieh
Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: yet another noob
Replies: 29
Views: 6374

Hi Jeff, welcome to the world of masked sleeping! This is the best support group on the planet, glad you found us. I have been through I think about 10 masks. I had all the same issues you describe. One night is heaven followed by nightmare leaks and pains. I just got the ComfortLite 2 mask and have...
by robbieh
Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Reveiw of the Respironics ComfortLite 2 mask
Replies: 23
Views: 6646

Reveiw of the Respironics ComfortLite 2 mask

I feel like it is safe to give a progress report on this mask. I’ve had problems with all the masks I’ve tried so far. They work great the first night but then immediately start having problems by the second or third nights. There are some masks I can tolerate wearing all night but my sleep is not g...