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by *Willy*
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New confused person
Replies: 16
Views: 4495

Try not to think about it (other then writing down your questions) until after your visit. Let us know how it goes.
by *Willy*
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New confused person
Replies: 16
Views: 4495

The report is YOUR report, not the doctor's. You should maintain a complete medical history including x-rays, mri's, meds, etc. There is no difference except if you have OSA this is even more important as you will likely have it the rest of your life. You paid for the study and the doctor's time eit...
by *Willy*
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New confused person
Replies: 16
Views: 4495

Make sure you get a copy of the study and have the dictor go over every detail with you. Ask questions. If you know someone that has a sleep disorder and is doing well see if they can come to the appointment with you.
Good Luck.
by *Willy*
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What are reasons to NOT get an Auto machine?
Replies: 57
Views: 16128

Everyone is different but after reading many postings here and not being able to get a good night sleep I gave up on my basic REMstar through my DME at $666 ($33 per month and $33 per month from the insurance company) I spent $750 for the REMstar Auto with humidifier and ~$140 for the software. Best...
by *Willy*
Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Encore Vs. Encore Pro Data and Charts
Replies: 5
Views: 1479

Thanks anyway?

Do you if my leak rate is high?
by *Willy*
Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Encore Vs. Encore Pro Data and Charts
Replies: 5
Views: 1479

I have the brand new REMstar "M" Auto with C-Flex and Humidifier.

by *Willy*
Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Encore Vs. Encore Pro Data and Charts
Replies: 5
Views: 1479

My Encore Vs. Encore Pro Data and Charts

I am very new to this and I am still collecting data. Some data that seems to be in Encore Pro does not come up in several charts in My Encore (great added tool, thank you to the creator). I have a REMstar auto so I no that the "Fraction of Time in Variable Breathing", "Time Spent in Apnea" and Aver...
by *Willy*
Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just Got New Remstar M Series Auto
Replies: 3
Views: 1309

I just got mine July 24 and I think it is a great unit. I am still looking at the data to determine best overall settings. I have download My Encore but there are a few charts do not show up but there is data in the Encore Pro. I will put out a posting to see it anyone else has the same problem.

by *Willy*
Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The long term effects of sleep deprivation on my career
Replies: 29
Views: 8774

Bill, hang in there. There is a light at the end of the tunnel but it takes time. I am new to the forum and to my sleep disorder that I did not know that I had. After I saw a doctor about a different problem he ordered a sleep study and I was rated at a 40 AHI after i.5 hours. I just sat there is th...