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by portiemom
Wed Aug 08, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll: Do you use your mask as it came or with modifications
Replies: 22
Views: 3919

Re: Poll: Do you use your mask as it came or with modifications

I use it as it comes, but as of tonight I will create the Bellario, to see if it works for me!
by portiemom
Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pilairo!
Replies: 238
Views: 43688

Re: Pilairo!

Well, I'm just not ready to give on the PIlairo, when I use it my AHI is between .03 and .08 so I took the headstrap off and will try the Bellario tonight! Hoping it works as I love this pillow system, just doesn't infalte enough to keep it off my upper lip which makes it too hot and uncomfortable. ...
by portiemom
Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT The most important thing is to believe.
Replies: 26
Views: 2764

Re: OT The most important thing is to believe.

I am sending prayers for your sister and family daily. God Bless and expect that miracle! It will come, claim it!!
by portiemom
Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Service Dogs for Sleep Apnea
Replies: 90
Views: 14252

Re: Service Dogs for Sleep Apnea

I would love to see you bring your dog to court and tell the Judge, "it's all my DOGS fault I killed that kid."
by portiemom
Mon Aug 06, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: dairy-free cheese / paleo
Replies: 20
Views: 3389

Re: OT: dairy-free cheese / paleo

BlackSpinner, I went to your blog and then to your web-site and I am well there aren't any words that come to mind, words can not describe how much I love it, your dolls are beautiful and so creative. I love the rebirth of the one you lost in the flooding of your apartment! I just had to tell you ho...
by portiemom
Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleeping Position - Therapy Suggestions???
Replies: 30
Views: 4184

Re: Sleeping Position - Therapy Suggestions???

I too take 600mg. of Gabapentin at night, use to take Tramadol, did nothing for the pain. I went on 1 25mg. of amitryptline to sleep though the spine, neck and leg nerve pain and it is wonderful, I don't have to constantly move due to pain, and therefore my cpap treatment has greatly improved. One o...
by portiemom
Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airflow across my arm...
Replies: 20
Views: 2991

Re: Airflow across my arm...

Same issue here, took one of my granddaughter's knee socks, cut the foot off, works great slip it over your arm, and if you turn your head from side to side use two
by portiemom
Sat Aug 04, 2012 7:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Doctor! Yay!
Replies: 35
Views: 4875

Re: New Doctor! Yay!

Hi snuginarug, I wish you great success with your new doctor, and you are on the right track. Send a PM to Pugsey, she knows a great deal about this stuff and your machine. She is wonderful at sending a speedy reply and really is a weath of support! Good Luck
by portiemom
Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pilairo!
Replies: 238
Views: 43688

Re: Pilairo!

Looks fab napster, you created a wonderful fix now about that hard plastic thingy we would have a wondermask! This could be a real money maker if you go in business!! Ha, Custom Cpap Creations by The Nap_ster! You go girl!!
by portiemom
Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pilairo!
Replies: 238
Views: 43688

Re: Pilairo!

Pugsey, ' In your opinion, is there a cover type thing that can be made for the Pilairo near those clips, they seem to leave a big mark on my cheeks as even when I put the straps low on my ears the whole pillow base leaves bad marks. Perhaps my pressure set at 9.4 is not enough to inflate the pillow...
by portiemom
Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Next choice -- mask?
Replies: 10
Views: 1260

Re: Next choice -- mask?

If you decide to use a pillow mask I would say the ALOHA is a great choice. Soft, lightweight, and kind of self adjusts to the way you sleep. You can also add a chin strap if you do some mouth breathing.
by portiemom
Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT prayers needed update
Replies: 13
Views: 1660

Re: OT prayers needed update

Thank you Pugsey and Starlette, I am truly grateful for your prayers and support, and I know with your prayers we will get our miracles. My daughter had a wonderful talk with the Neuro doc that did the original surgery when Michael was taken to the ER. He told her that the entire trauma team made th...
by portiemom
Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does co-sleeping protect kids from obesity?
Replies: 15
Views: 2242

Re: Does co-sleeping protect kids from obesity?

I am a big believer in the family bed! My 18 month old grandson began sleeping in his parents bed directly from the hospital due to some health issues. At 14 months his mom put him in the crib to take a shower and he fell asleep. She remained in a rocking chair in his room folding clothes etc. until...
by portiemom
Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT prayers needed update
Replies: 13
Views: 1660

OT prayers needed update

My son in law has had a few minor set backs, but he is doing better now thanks to all your prayers. He came out of the ICU yesterday. He was unable to have the reconstruction surgery as he remained on a breathing tube due to some blood clots, and it appears the brain floor which essential for the br...
by portiemom
Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pilairo!
Replies: 238
Views: 43688

Re: Pilairo!

Ohhhhhh how I wish this mask worked for me. I just love the pillows, except when it doesn't inflate immediately, because I can't breathe through it with the machine off. I am not sure I'm willing to mess with it, as I had a very sore nose this morning and the clips left deep marks on my face. Of cou...