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by MastrHiram
Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pituitary Tumor Surgery and CPAP
Replies: 21
Views: 6761

Re: Pituitary Tumor Surgery and CPAP

Best of luck with your surgery. I was diagnosed last June with a highly calcified macroprolactinoma adenoma on my pituitary gland. Luckily, mine is responding to medical treatment with cabergoline, and hopefully we'll not require surgery. God bless.
by MastrHiram
Tue Oct 01, 2013 5:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Approval letter questions
Replies: 4
Views: 652

Re: Approval letter questions

Thank you. Could this possibly refer to how many times a year a particular expense is covered? That would kind of make sense seeing as there are 12 units for the filter, 2 for full face mask, etc.
by MastrHiram
Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Approval letter questions
Replies: 4
Views: 652

Re: Approval letter questions

Sounds like a good theory, but there are 12 "CPT units" for PAP filter. That CAN'T be right. LOL
by MastrHiram
Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Approval letter questions
Replies: 4
Views: 652

Approval letter questions

Hi, everyone. I completed my compliance period a week or two ago. Yesterday, I received a letter from my insurance company's DME approval company, saying that I was approved for full purchase of my APAP machine (YAY!) Then there is a list of Approved Services. There are many entries. Here are two as...
by MastrHiram
Mon Aug 19, 2013 8:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed Quattro FX mask too large?
Replies: 4
Views: 828

ResMed Quattro FX mask too large?

Hi. As I've posted before, I've been having compliance issues with my Swift FX nasal pillows. I got fitted for a Quattro FX full face mask on Saturday. The therapist used the fitting template on me, and told me I was a "medium-and-a-half" and recommended I go with a large. I've tried it two nights n...
by MastrHiram
Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why is it necessary to have prescription to buy cpap?
Replies: 29
Views: 3559

Re: Why is it necessary to have prescription to buy cpap?

chunkyfrog wrote:OP asked two questions: Pick one.
Yes, I know, but I figured the one he asked in the OP was the one that he really wanted to be answered. I didn't feel like giving a long dissertation about self-diagnosis and such.
by MastrHiram
Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What do you do with your old masks?
Replies: 25
Views: 2539

Re: What do you do with your old masks?

My insurance company will pay for new pillows every month, but will only pay for new headgear every 6 months.
by MastrHiram
Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why is it necessary to have prescription to buy cpap?
Replies: 29
Views: 3559

Re: Why is it necessary to have prescription to buy cpap?

NeedHelp2 wrote:
MastrHiram wrote:I see them on craigslist all the time.
Are you sure that's why a script is required?
Any particular reason for this smartass remark? Cheers.
by MastrHiram
Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why is it necessary to have prescription to buy cpap?
Replies: 29
Views: 3559

Re: Why is it necessary to have prescription to buy cpap?

johnmw1 wrote:I'm looking for a new cpap machine preferably Resmed but find that to buy in the U.S. a prescription is required, is there anyway around this at all?
Did I not answer this question?
by MastrHiram
Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why is it necessary to have prescription to buy cpap?
Replies: 29
Views: 3559

Re: Why is it necessary to have prescription to buy cpap?

CPAP machines. That's what you're looking for, isn't it? Did I read your post incorrectly? When you posted this, I didn't realize you were still living in Oz. If you can't get a script, your best bet is probably ebay. I found this rather quickly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ResMed-S9-C-PAP-w-H5i-Heated-...
by MastrHiram
Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Obamacare Explained in One Sentence
Replies: 226
Views: 19099

Re: Obamacare Explained in One Sentence

Hmmm. Seems like I can only delete my most recent post. If I figure it out, I'll delete them. Cheers.
by MastrHiram
Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Obamacare Explained in One Sentence
Replies: 226
Views: 19099

Re: Obamacare Explained in One Sentence

Look. As I said before, I didn't join this board to argue about politics. I am going to delete my posts on this thread, because I don't want any hard feelings between me and anyone else here. Let's agree to disagree, and move on.
by MastrHiram
Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Obamacare Explained in One Sentence
Replies: 226
Views: 19099

Re: Obamacare Explained in One Sentence

DreamStalker wrote:"FASCISM" (corporate owned government).
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascism
by MastrHiram
Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Obamacare Explained in One Sentence
Replies: 226
Views: 19099

Re: Obamacare Explained in One Sentence

Probably because you belong to a union. LMFAO. How did you come up with THAT piece of fiction? NO, I do not belong to a union. I would NEVER belong to a union. I wouldn't stand having dues taken from my pay to fund liberal politicians. I don't know where you came up with THAT conclusion. And you sh...