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by Kickthefog
Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed S8 Escape II EPR not enabled - HOW?
Replies: 15
Views: 12679

Re: Resmed S8 Escape II EPR not enabled - HOW?

I called them up and politely complained. Much to my surprise, They said they would get me the machine i wanted. So i told her either the S8 Elite II or the S8 Autoset II. She replied that she may not be able to get me the auto without my doc saying yes to it but she said she could get me the Elite ...
by Kickthefog
Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed S8 Escape II EPR not enabled - HOW?
Replies: 15
Views: 12679

Re: Resmed S8 Escape II EPR not enabled - HOW?

Good info. thanks everyone. i'll try the buttons right now. As far as data... that ticks me off. I was told this Escape was the replacement (newer model) for the Elite. That shows what i know, I belived it. Also shows what my DME chicky poo does not know. Or they are just trying to dump the lesser u...
by Kickthefog
Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed S8 Escape II EPR not enabled - HOW?
Replies: 15
Views: 12679

Resmed S8 Escape II EPR not enabled - HOW?

Hi Everyone. I just picked up my Resmed S8 Escape II from my DME today at 5:00pm. My first night of home therapy awaits and i can't wait to see how it goes. BUT, i was reading about the EPR easy exhale thing with settings from 1-3 and they mention tweaking it if you are uncomfortable, but it doesn't...
by Kickthefog
Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SPO 7500 PulseOX and de-sat report help
Replies: 8
Views: 2241

SPO 7500 PulseOX and de-sat report help

Hi All, Recently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and awaiting my CPAP machine, very anxiously! In the meatime, i bought an SPO 7500 Pulse OX and have been monitoring my O2 levels for the last few days for 2 reasons.... 1: so i can simply be alarmed at how often i stop breathing and how often the levels p...
by Kickthefog
Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Diagnosis - Sleep Apnea - advice on equipment?
Replies: 11
Views: 1475

Re: New Diagnosis - Sleep Apnea - advice on equipment?

Thank you also DoriC. That is a GREAT point that i hadn't thought of. One night in a crazy place/crazy bed, hooked up to all sorts of wires and they are going to give me a number (pressure) that i will use going forward for who knows how long, based on that one night!? (which is actually only a few ...
by Kickthefog
Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Diagnosis - Sleep Apnea - advice on equipment?
Replies: 11
Views: 1475

Re: New Diagnosis - Sleep Apnea - advice on equipment?

Cool, thanks Sleepy T. And I'm with ya Cavallo. i agree. darn isurance companies make enough money, they can spare a little extra to make sure i'm healthy! hehe. Sounds like i'm insiting on an Auto! If they don't have an auto and i end up buying one from the folks here online, i may end up asking fo...
by Kickthefog
Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Diagnosis - Sleep Apnea - advice on equipment?
Replies: 11
Views: 1475

Re: New Diagnosis - Sleep Apnea - advice on equipment?

Many thanks to all of you. Good info. Thanks so much. I didn’t realize that the remstar plus wouldn’t do full data, so that’s out for me. thanks for clarifying 2ndGenCpapGal. Yes Gail…. The doc thought I was nuts…. I literally put my arms in the air and acted like I scored a goal in hockey when they...
by Kickthefog
Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Diagnosis - Sleep Apnea - advice on equipment?
Replies: 11
Views: 1475

New Diagnosis - Sleep Apnea - advice on equipment?

Hi everyone, I was referred here by my older brothers who both have Sleep apnea and now, thanks to recent diagnosis, so do I. I've been having all sorts of health issues for the last several years, Seizures/Migraines, Chest Pain, etc... and am absolutely delighted (honest) to have found SOMETHING th...