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by ScottB
Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking up too many times?
Replies: 15
Views: 11561

Waking up too many times?

I have been on my machine for a week now. I was hoping that a good nights sleep was finally in my future but I am finding this to no be true. When I am sleeping I am dreaming a lot more than I used to be and I don't appear to be tossing and turning as much. However I am waking up 5-10 times a night....
by ScottB
Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I think I got "hosed"
Replies: 12
Views: 2804

Thanks for the speedy replies. I will make some calls in the morning and I am going to the medical supply tomorrow to have my mask checked out. Thanks for the tip on the prescription too. I haven't seen it personally and I guess I will need it to order another machine when the time comes.

by ScottB
Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I think I got "hosed"
Replies: 12
Views: 2804

My copay is 20% but I am sure that the insurance company will not pay them that much. It just makes me mad that I could get a MUCH better machine for that kind of money.
by ScottB
Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mirage activa ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3585

I have that mask and I don't know if I could sleep on my stomach with it. Side and back are no problem. It is pretty comfortable and I have NO leaks and I have facial hair. It does leave a small red spot at the top of my nose though. I have tried to adjust without any luck.
by ScottB
Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I think I got "hosed"
Replies: 12
Views: 2804

I think I got "hosed"

I went in for my 2 nights of sleep study and I have pretty severe apnea. My sleep study place sent my prescription to a medical supply place here in town. I got a ResMed S8 Compact machine with the humidifier option and a ResMed Mirage Activa Nasal Mask. They turned around and billed the insurance c...