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by GumbyCT
Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If you were me ... ?
Replies: 94
Views: 10064

Re: If you were me ... ?

So you can see I was originally (untreated) having centrals My mistake - So you are not having centrals because of pressure then tho pressure did make the centrals increase yet you never found a pressure to treat the hypops. Is that a fair statement? You are certainly more complex than any training...
by GumbyCT
Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Doctors Lying
Replies: 52
Views: 6003

Re: Doctors Lying

Money is the root of almost all evil.. It is the "Love of" Money which is the root of ALL evil. To be clear: some people value money more than family, friends, or future business even. That is where the problems and conflicts arise. Leading to anger then hate. "Love of Money" is the root of ALL evil.
by GumbyCT
Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If you were me ... ?
Replies: 94
Views: 10064

Re: If you were me ... ?

Ya know, I wonder why the sleep lab never documented any centrals at all. What's up with that? To save yourself some time you might want to consider another titration. While they did indicated leg movements that could resolve with a good titration. Unless we hear from Ms123 we may never know if/when...
by GumbyCT
Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If you were me ... ?
Replies: 94
Views: 10064

Re: If you were me ... ?

Gumby, these are second hand masks, and the larges are not here, so I used the "cradle" instead the pillows that go with the OptiLife. So I would think that you now know you need the size you did NOT get or larger? With nasal pillows it's go BIG or stay home I have no clue what using "the "cradle" ...
by GumbyCT
Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Service Dogs for Sleep Apnea
Replies: 90
Views: 14246

Re: Service Dogs for Sleep Apnea

In the case of pepperchris4330 specifically...I agree with BS. And is this case "Specifically" I agree w/last. However comma I would be interested in hearing how a service dog would work AND more importantly how or why a service dog would be an improvement over what we are currently using? I am ALL...
by GumbyCT
Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: battery
Replies: 5
Views: 787

Re: battery

I have a patient that is military and going to iraq. military telling him he needs one, but they dont wanna pay for it! Crazy!! They are expensive! NOW that is a completely different crystal ball to use They may tell him he needs one bc there will be primitive living conditions or no commercial pow...
by GumbyCT
Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: battery
Replies: 5
Views: 787

Re: battery

Guest wrote:Does Tricare pay for a Battery for a CPAP???
Or any insurance??
Since each insurance is diff how could we guess? I feel Lucky today so I'd say yes. Do Let us know.
by GumbyCT
Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If you were me ... ?
Replies: 94
Views: 10064

Re: If you were me ... ?

Last night I switched to the Resprionics OptiLife Nasal Cradles, at first I thought I had them leak free,but just as I was falling asleep Cyndi told me Im leaking! seemed ti have ti fiddle with it most of the night whenever I was awake, think tonight I'll go to the Respironics ProformaTrax Nasal .....
by GumbyCT
Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Doctors Lying
Replies: 52
Views: 6003

Re: Doctors Lying

I agree with this sentiment. Chick-fil-A is scratched off my list. A sea change is required before they get back on. No chik fil-a here. Surprises me, though. This state has a reputation for unbridled intolerance. Correct me if I have misunderstood something but isn't Chik Fil A attempting to uphol...
by GumbyCT
Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Older technology BiPap
Replies: 11
Views: 2678

Re: Older technology BiPap

Mine is not quite that old but old none the less. Says it is a BiPAP Ventilator. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff277/GumbyCT/Synchrony/th_2012-08-06185440.jpg That white thing is a filter... http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff277/GumbyCT/Synchrony/th_2012-08-06185450.jpg http://i242.photobuck...
by GumbyCT
Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If you were me ... ?
Replies: 94
Views: 10064

Re: If you were me ... ?

nanwilson wrote:Pugsy ..my m series will only alow me a leaway of 2 as the lowest settings. I wanted to set it at 11 and 11 but it would only allow me to go as low as 13 ..So I'm trying out 11 - 13
Do you have Aflex on - if so try turning Aflex to OFF the adj. pressure.
by GumbyCT
Sun Aug 05, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The best CPAP device in the world
Replies: 40
Views: 11455

Re: The best CPAP device in the world

I would never reply to such obvious spam but I must say... It sure is UGLY!!! Not sure I would consider it spam. It is a xpap machine. It is interesting to see other variations and prices. Spam is ....ahem... unmentionable products for unmentionable acts as per the OMG a kid might see this post. Yo...
by GumbyCT
Sun Aug 05, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If you were me ... ?
Replies: 94
Views: 10064

Re: If you were me ... ?

Over the last few days I've decided I like humidy at 4 (tried 2-5) You do know that this feature changes like the weather or is it with the weather. This is a comfort feature that can make using this therapy just a bit easier. I am not suggesting that you change it but I would think IF you are awak...
by GumbyCT
Sun Aug 05, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: humidifier question
Replies: 4
Views: 958

Re: humidifier question

I just recently got a new machine (respironic system one auto) and I changed the setting for the humidifier to the system one humidification setting. After I did that I noticed that I am not using any water during the night. Is this normal for this setting or is something not right? Thanks for your...
by GumbyCT
Sun Aug 05, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: If you were me ... ?
Replies: 94
Views: 10064

Re: If you were me ... ?

Only water, very little sugar ... I worded my original question rwong - I should have asked about caffeine products? NOT coffee <smiles again> No caffine in any form Certainly you are aware that caffeine comes in many other food products - even Anacin + Excedrin lists caffeine as a "pain reliever e...