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by laurie2025
Thu May 23, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Aiomed Headrest - replacement??
Replies: 1
Views: 564

Aiomed Headrest - replacement??

I am so sad, as my last Aiomed mask is starting to show it's age. I am wondering what anyone who used that mask has changed to and what success you're having? I am hoping not to have to try 10 different masks, but this one was IT for me... going to be hard to find a good replacement. Thoughts and su...
by laurie2025
Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I am due for a new mask need help selecting
Replies: 13
Views: 3147

I have a Swift and a Breeze, and the Invacare Twilight -- it is a great mask. Just the best. You can sleep on your side, your back, your face, however you want. I love mine and don't know what I'd do without it. I do use the "rubber band fix" that you can search for here, to help bring it closer to ...
by laurie2025
Sat May 05, 2007 5:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP 6 month follow-up supplies?
Replies: 5
Views: 1249

CPAP 6 month follow-up supplies?

I got a letter from my DME "provider", Apria. I have apparently been on CPAP for 6 months. They say I should replace my mask, headgear, tubing and filters every 6 months. Now, does this mean my insurance covers these "replacements" or are they just trying to sell them to me? Anybody know? Or would t...
by laurie2025
Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can't stop breathing through mouth - need help
Replies: 25
Views: 6280

There was a lot of talk around here for awhile of people using denture grip cream like polident; they'd put a line of it on their lip (not the inside of the lip) and then press the lips together. From what I read it worked quite well and washed off very easily. I cannot guarantee it worked because I...
by laurie2025
Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How Fat Are You?
Replies: 294
Views: 83609

I am a 5'4" female, and I am 40 pounds overweight. I just lost 17 pounds on weight watchers, so I don't plan to be overweight much longer!
by laurie2025
Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Disorder report on NBC Today show this morning
Replies: 3
Views: 1557

Sleep Disorder report on NBC Today show this morning

They announced that they will have a segment on Sleep Disorders on the Today show this a.m., if anyone is interested.
by laurie2025
Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Inside of one nostril pretty sore
Replies: 10
Views: 1672

I also use the ayr gel which works very well. I also use a saline nasal spray to moisturize the nasal passages. If you have a humidifier on your machine, you may try turning the setting up one. I don't know if you sleep on your side, but if you do, the mask may be pulling a bit on that side causing ...
by laurie2025
Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: advice on Breeze leaking
Replies: 1
Views: 811

advice on Breeze leaking

Hi, I thought I'd try a new mask (and also wanted a backup mask) and I got a Breeze. It's very comfortable, but I cannot get it to stop leaking. I have already switched out from the medium to the large pillows. It seems that no matter how I wear it I cannot get a good seal, and it wakes me up blowin...
by laurie2025
Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sizing Instructions for Masks
Replies: 3
Views: 1075

Oh my, so sorry for duplicate posting!
by laurie2025
Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sizing Instructions for Masks
Replies: 3
Views: 1075

Sizing Instructions for Masks

Currently I am using nasal pillows and am considering a FF mask to have at hand when I get a cold or sinus issue. My mouth would also fall open if I let it, so I tape and use the nasal pillows but feel I need a FF mask for backup. I am concerned because I don't want to invest a lot of $$ in a mask t...
by laurie2025
Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sizing Instructions for Masks
Replies: 0
Views: 794

Sizing Instructions for Masks

Currently I am using nasal pillows and am considering a FF mask to have at hand when I get a cold or sinus issue. My mouth would also fall open if I let it, so I tape and use the nasal pillows but feel I need a FF mask for backup. I am concerned because I don't want to invest a lot of $$ in a mask t...
by laurie2025
Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NASAL SWIFT QUESTION
Replies: 15
Views: 3854

Yes, there is quality down and not so high quality. My pillow was quite expensive, so I think it is high quality.
I just want to say that there is no guarantee that a pillow is going to solve the situation.
by laurie2025
Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NASAL SWIFT QUESTION
Replies: 15
Views: 3854

I have a down pillow, and it did nothing for my ability to use the swift. I could never get it to stay positioned correctly, and I am a side sleeper. I tried positioning the tube upward and holding it with the velcro strap, but it didn't help; the side with the tube was till "top heavy" and I couldn...
by laurie2025
Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: hybrid for side-sleepers
Replies: 4
Views: 1490

hybrid for side-sleepers

Sorry to ask another hybrid question... but it is a lot of $$ to outlay, so am trying to get all the info I can.
I am a side sleeper, and am wondering if any side sleepers use the hybrid and to what degree of success.
Thanks.
by laurie2025
Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hybrid For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 2115

EJS,
I, I pm'd you a couple of times yesterday regarding mask; I would still like to purchase. Please PM me.
Thanks.