I clean the part of the mask that touches my face daily with acne face wipes. (Since I can order a new cushion/seal every 3 weeks I don't worry about breakdown from harsh chemicals.) I wash and soak the hose (submerse and swish water through it several times), humidifier tank, and mask once a week i...

I demanded an auto when I lost weight (110 lbs. total so far) and the pressure on the straight C (at 80lbs. lost) was blowing too hard. The auto ended up being set too high too after more weight loss, but I adjusted the top pressure and things are good again. So my reason for the auto was weight los...

I have never kept the distilled water in the fridge. I do keep it capped next to the bed. I always have 1-2 spares so they sit around for a month at a time.

I have a spare mask. but am still using the original that's 1 1/2 years old. I do replace the cushions about every 6 weeks though.

After 4 months of treatment, I bought an exercise bike and have ridden it every day for 35 minutes a day since January 21st. I knew going to a gym wasn't an option for me (I have a 6 year old, I don't have to "dress up" to work out, I don't waste time going to and from.) I usually watch TV or read t...

When I was car shopping about a year ago, I paid for a month's subscription ($4.95) to Consumer Reports online. Their reviews and ratings helped me to make what I think was a very informed decision.

I concur with the others who have posted replies. The folks here know more than my doc. and the RT's at the DME I have run into! In fact, the information I come in with frightens them both...
Annie

I have a lump on my forehead that has formed in the spot between the forehead rests on my flexifit 407 (nasal mask). What are ya gonna do?

I am convinced, after a terrible experience with withdrawl, that Effexor is the devil's work! It worked a little too well (I didn't feel anything ever), but trying to go off of it was horrific. Wish I'd known that before my doc put me on it, but I think she was clueless too. Love the Wellbutrin I've...

Mask choice is such an individual thing...
I hated the nasal thingies too. I can't stand anything up my nose.
I started on and stuck with the F&P 407 after trying some others.
Annie

The recognition that your thinking has to be positive is huge. Most of us struggled to get used to the treatment, but trust us, the treatment is far better than the alternatives! Keep up the positive thinking and try again after the holidays. I know I am much less stressed this year than I have been...

I work for a school district....taxpayers dollars and all... That's why I have to share a room.

Can anyone be more specific about what they do when traveling to get distilled water fro the humidifier???
Thanks, Annie

I have used my F&P 407 for a year now, but ordered a new one for backup. I replace the cushion about once a month. I have 2 hoses one of which I have had for a year.

I have the opportunity to go to a great conference for work, but have to share a room with someone and was considering not going because I refuse to sleep w/o the CPAP and also don't want just anybody knowing about it. (I finally rememberd that a pretty good friend of mine who already knows I have O...