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by linuxman
Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: gurgling noises - mask related?
Replies: 15
Views: 5023

Re: gurgling noises - mask related?

Yep, just need to get the condensation under control with a hose sock or heated tube (or lower humidity settings). The correlation to make size is likely errant (and truly due to room temperature or just random factors).
by linuxman
Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to get out of bed after being on cpap all night?
Replies: 11
Views: 1372

Re: How to get out of bed after being on cpap all night?

Set an alarm for when you actually need to get up, and get up when the alarm rings. I presume if you're sitting around for an hour without the mask that you have no morning obligations during that time. Just sleep longer with the mask on and get up when required/desired.
by linuxman
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trouble Committing to CPAP- Now What?
Replies: 25
Views: 3060

Re: Trouble Committing to CPAP- Now What?

Would love to commit to using the machine: and I know I have to keep trying, I suppose... Isn't there any way to get surgery or find some other alternative to this? I've heard about the dental piece as well.. Before formal diagnosis I used a dental device to just attempt to reduce my snoring (which...
by linuxman
Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode
Replies: 73
Views: 12828

Re: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode

After a 6 month saga of utter incompetence by both by primary physician and DME The sleep industry is mixed with rip-offs, those who don't know what they are doing (except collecting money) and those who both know what they are doing and are helpful. It is truly unfortunate that in a sleep deprived...
by linuxman
Sun Jan 08, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode
Replies: 73
Views: 12828

Re: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode

The Cpap Check mode works in a single pressure mode to check and adjust your pressure every 30 hours. It's not an auto mode. It's possible they are monitoring this through the modem. If it is changed from what was ordered the DME might change it back. Get a written copy of your prescription and sle...
by linuxman
Sun Jan 08, 2017 5:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode
Replies: 73
Views: 12828

Re: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode

The Cpap Check mode works in a single pressure mode to check and adjust your pressure every 30 hours. It's not an auto mode. It's possible they are monitoring this through the modem. If it is changed from what was ordered the DME might change it back. Get a written copy of your prescription and sle...
by linuxman
Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode
Replies: 73
Views: 12828

Re: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode

My read of the provider manual (very conveniently left in my packet ), I see that that mode is more or less "auto in slow motion". It starts at the set pressure, then re-evaluates every three days for event history, then adjusts pressure up/down as required. It can only adjust +/- 3cmH20 total and ...
by linuxman
Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode
Replies: 73
Views: 12828

Re: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode

Welcome to the board, The best way to get help is to ask for it as you have. And post your sleepyhead data, please see my sig for the how too. Fred Thanks Fred I'll do that here in a bit. Other than the question about the choice they made to use C-Check mode (vs regular Auto) I don't think I had an...
by linuxman
Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode
Replies: 73
Views: 12828

Newbie - intro and question about Dreamstation C-Check Mode

Hi everyone. James here from the snowy and currently very cold state of Indiana. After a 6 month saga of utter incompetence by both my primary physician and DME (post diagnosis) I now have a CPAP machine as of a couple of days ago. I won't go into those details - it's too sad to even discuss . In an...