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by uther
Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PROGRESS!
Replies: 15
Views: 3151

Ok, my resp tech exchanged my full face mask with a snapp-x nasal pillow system. I tried it for about 3 nights and it was a BIG improvement over the full face mask! Meanwhile my dad shipped me his 6 month old swift mirage nasal pillow mask..and it was BETTER than the snapp system in my opinion! It w...
by uther
Sat Nov 18, 2006 5:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I AM DREAMING!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 8934

I have several dreams a night also, which is very pleasing to me besides letting me know that I am in stage 5 sleep. I think dreams are very therapeutic for many reasons.
by uther
Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PROGRESS!
Replies: 15
Views: 3151

Thank you all for your advise. The full face mask was just the mask given to me a tritation to try, and since it had results, they didnt offer me a different type. I dont have any nasal congestion. I will also look into an autopap machine. I will see what my DME providers says. Thats why I enjoy thi...
by uther
Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PROGRESS!
Replies: 15
Views: 3151

Its been a week now since I dropped the pressure from 11 to 9, and I worked it up until 10 with no aerophalgia! But at 11..it returns with a vengeance. My sleep has been great, but I have developed another problem. My full face mask as loose as I can get it without compromising my seal, has left a p...
by uther
Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PROGRESS!
Replies: 15
Views: 3151

I see your point..didnt know all this..I will research it and you are right..a few extra bucks is a small price to pay for 1/3 of your life!
by uther
Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PROGRESS!
Replies: 15
Views: 3151

Im pretty sure Im stuck with this machine, unless I get another titration order from my doc, then another titration, then fill the script again, then see if I have an issue. Time and money is a factor though for me. Insurance covers most, but deductubles cost, and time off work to do the whole thing...
by uther
Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PROGRESS!
Replies: 15
Views: 3151

my machine is straight cpap, and I dont have EPR, not sure what that is though. My titration was prescribed at 11. Now, during my second sleep study, when fitted, I had a full beard. I also never got a good seal with the full face mask supplied. The therapist put some gause under my chin to help all...
by uther
Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PROGRESS!
Replies: 15
Views: 3151

PROGRESS!

I used cpap for the first time 2 days ago, really excited and positive. I've had apnea probably for 20 years(out of 37) before my diagnosis, because I never could sleep through the night, and am always tired. My dad has it and convinced me to get checked. The first night I slept for 2 three hour per...