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by Mr. Smiley
Sun May 31, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

Re: DME

When I went to get my firt 2 masks, a Quattro and a Liberty, I remember they charged the insurance about $600 for just the Liberty, i donr remember what it was for the Quattro. But my portion was $20. Filters are about $1 each. When i finely got them to bill me in full for my S8 Elite II they tried ...
by Mr. Smiley
Sat May 30, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

Re: DME

boston wrote:hope you asked about prices and co-pays ???

Well with my sleep study that took care of my deductible im in the realm of 80 20.

Mr. Smiley
by Mr. Smiley
Fri May 29, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME
Replies: 7
Views: 1391

DME

Well ive Been on my cpap machine for almost 100 days and I love it! Except for my dry mouth that is. Well I moved from Indianapolis to Columbus IN, so about 80 miles from my DME. We have a Lincare and a Apria here in town, both are almost on my door step. Well i called Lincare and told thim id like ...
by Mr. Smiley
Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2 Month Doctor Visit
Replies: 4
Views: 1002

Re: 2 Month Doctor Visit

Ya, Im getting ready to move to a new city, so i may just look up a new Dr and see what they can suggest. Im also looking to bid on the next HC150 humidifier i see.

Mr. Smiley
by Mr. Smiley
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2 Month Doctor Visit
Replies: 4
Views: 1002

Re: 2 Month Doctor Visit

Did the doctor tell you why he thought you needed a nasal mask? Because of the leaks? Did you talk to him about it at all, and your reasons for having a FF mask to begin with? The Dr. said my leaks are okay. I mentioned the dry mouth and he said to fiddle with the humidifier as i have been. And to ...
by Mr. Smiley
Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2 Month Doctor Visit
Replies: 4
Views: 1002

2 Month Doctor Visit

I just got back from the Doctor. I went in and they downloaded my machine, printed the results off and the Dr told me im averaging 6.5 hours sleep every night, My leak rates are higher then he likes to see, and is very pleased to see that iv only missed 4 nights out of the 58 or so nights that ive h...
by Mr. Smiley
Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry Mouth
Replies: 8
Views: 1328

Re: Dry Mouth

Well last night i tried turning the humidity down from 6 to 2. I didnt wake up till it was time to wake up, but my teeth were glued to my cheeks. But hey atleast i wasnt up 2 or 3 times. I will try a chin strap and see if that helps. I have an apt with my RT next week, and ill se what he can do for ...
by Mr. Smiley
Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry Mouth
Replies: 8
Views: 1328

Re: Dry Mouth

I will try lowering the humidity level on my machine tonight and see what happens. And try the chin strap that i have right now (its the wide white Velcro deal they give you at the sleep center ) I appreciate all the help and suggestions. Ill let you know how it turns out in the morning.

Mr. Smiley
by Mr. Smiley
Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry Mouth
Replies: 8
Views: 1328

Dry Mouth

Hello. Im having an issue with having such a dry mouth i have to peel my teeth off my cheeks. I have the S8 Elite II with the H4i. I also have a humidifier in the room, the temperature is usually around 74 (too warm for me ) And i have a Pad-a-cheek hose cover. I get rain out still in the mask. I ha...
by Mr. Smiley
Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Liberty and Hybrid Full Face Nasal Pillows masks
Replies: 4
Views: 1109

Re: Liberty and Hybrid Full Face Nasal Pillows masks

Ive been using my Liberty for 2 weeks now and REALLY LIKE it! Im still fighting the pillows. I need one medium and one large. Every night i remove the hose from the mask to look in the mirror to make sure everything is on right, clip it back to the hose and do a mask fit check. I have yet to break a...
by Mr. Smiley
Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A Pad A Cheek Plug!
Replies: 11
Views: 2289

Re: A Pad A Cheek Plug!

I ordered the Mask pads for the Quattro and Ultra Mirage and Love them. I just ordered a hose cover today and cant wait to replace the snuggle hose cover that dosnt work for me!

Mr. Smiley
by Mr. Smiley
Wed Mar 18, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hose length
Replies: 6
Views: 969

Re: Hose length

Im wanting to go to a 8 foot hose which will give me 9 feet total, with the 1 foot on my Liberty mask, And create some sorta hose management rig.

Mr. Smiley
by Mr. Smiley
Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hose length
Replies: 6
Views: 969

Hose length

Will it hurt my treatment if i were to get a longer hose

Mr. Smiley
by Mr. Smiley
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My story Going on 3 Weeks
Replies: 1
Views: 807

My story Going on 3 Weeks

This Wednesday will make 3 weeks that ive been using cpap. I started with the Resmed Ultra Mirage, and the Quattro as well as the Swift LT masks. I tried the FF masks first for about a week, till i got a very sore spot on my nose. After MUCH help and reading on this WONDERTASTIC cpaptalk.com i found...
by Mr. Smiley
Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed H4i
Replies: 9
Views: 2312

Re: ResMed H4i

I went to bed last night thinking ill reduce the setting from 6 to 4 and see if i get a whole nights use out of the humidifier and not have as bad a dry mouth....... I Was wrong! I was peeling my cheeks and lips off my teeth after about 4 hours of use.... So i cranked it all the way up, and i woke u...