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by Maxie
Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: EPR levels?
Replies: 7
Views: 4532

Re: EPR levels?

Thanks for the information. What does the fast and medium setting mean?
by Maxie
Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: EPR levels?
Replies: 7
Views: 4532

EPR levels?

After being on CPAP since the end of December I decided to try EPR. I turned it on but I wasn't sure how to set the level so I set it at 1. When I put on my mask it seemed I wasn't getting enough air so I immediately turned EPR off. I was a bit surprised that I had to turn off the level before I tur...
by Maxie
Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: cpaptalk.com buglets: pm- new messages & MySQL server errors
Replies: 37
Views: 6354

Re: cpaptalk.com buglets: pm- new messages & MySQL server errors

I usually access the site from work on a T-1 connection and I've not ever gotten any of those server errors so I think that they type of connection has something to do with the problem. Has anyone else on a T-1 gotten the error messages?
by Maxie
Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Heat
Replies: 5
Views: 813

Re: Heat

Close your windows while the cool night air is still in the room and keep them closed and blinds closed during the day. I've read about people putting ice in their humidifier but I think that would be a very good idea. Imagine your nose/body's shock at the cold air and the heat would melt the ice. I...
by Maxie
Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Break in Therapy
Replies: 18
Views: 2312

Re: A Break in Therapy

If you continue to see the breaks, you might check with your electric company as they might be able to explain the breaks (or maybe not ). Still I would be sure to use a surge protector.
by Maxie
Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT Need Prayers Update
Replies: 10
Views: 1855

Re: OT Need Prayers Update

Thank you for the wonderful news. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
by Maxie
Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best mask for side sleeping?
Replies: 27
Views: 6544

Re: Best mask for side sleeping?

I am a side sleeper and I find that nasal pillows work well. I've used Opus 360 and now Swift FX. One thing that I think helps with your hose is to use a hose clip to keep your hose from getting pulled away. I stretch my head back and clip my hose to my nightgown so the weight of the hose or tumblin...
by Maxie
Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What do you do with long hair and CPAP?
Replies: 27
Views: 5553

Re: What do you do with long hair and CPAP?

Second, third or whatever the bella loops!!!
by Maxie
Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Free at last--my hair is free at last thanks to Bella Loops
Replies: 27
Views: 9348

Re: Free at last--my hair is free at last thanks to Bella Loops

I LOVE my bella loops too and my hair loves them. My hair has promised that if it notices that my ears start to stick out it will cover them. Honest, the thin loops don't push my ears out so that won't be a problem. For the first time since being on CPAP I feel totally free. My short hair doesn't st...
by Maxie
Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How about an Equipment Review Section
Replies: 12
Views: 3690

Re: How about an Equipment Review Section

When I am considering a new mask I go to our hosts site and read the reviews there. If I see more negative reviews than positive ones, I move on. I have found that in the cpap site, the reviews are honest and no, I don't work for them!
by Maxie
Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT The most important thing is to believe.
Replies: 26
Views: 2760

Re: OT The most important thing is to believe.

You got it, Carbonman!!
by Maxie
Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Doctors Lying
Replies: 52
Views: 5977

Re: Doctors Lying

Money is the root of almost all evil. Doctors get paid to do each surgery they recommend. The only option I see is for the recommender to not be the surgeon. Surgeons are all ready to go first thing in the morning and the game is to see how many surgeries they can perform that day. Want to see an an...
by Maxie
Mon Aug 06, 2012 2:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airflow across my arm...
Replies: 20
Views: 2986

Re: Airflow across my arm...

Actually I've found that my airflow doesn't really go all that far so I hold my hand out and figure out the outer edge of the breeze and adjust accordingly. My partner accuses me of blowing him but since I've learned the range of the air flow I can confidently say that it is not I!
by Maxie
Mon Aug 06, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mouth tape problems
Replies: 17
Views: 3524

Re: mouth tape problems

I have had good success with folding a bandana and tying it around my head aver my mouth. I fold it over several times and it may seem strange but it works as well as taping did for me. With the Swift FX with the ear straps, I'm pretty happy not to have anything around the top of my head.