My concern might be that there would be a "rebound" effect to my sinus cavity. Like when I used a nasal spray (Afrin) too often, when I go cold turkey the sinus congestion gets worse than ever. Not sure if it would happen from long term use of Benadryl, but I suppose it is possible.

I listened to Rested Gal and bought the "scrunchies" (sp.?) and what a difference! With the hose routed up to the head board I attached a "chain" of the stretchy loops from the headboard post to the hose. Now when I roll over on my side I am no longer pulled back like a "fish on a hook"! I have the ...

Only 3 days...you went through far less agravation than myself. I finaly got the right machine but they took weeks to do the right thing.

A friend of mine without insurance will be purchasing a machine. Insurance was lost just prior to the second night of the sleep study, therefore, he will need to self titrate. My thoughts were that he purchase an auto machine. Then I read about individuals who have BIPAPs because their therapy is at...

I just received the Auto RemStar with a smart card. The DME did not enable the screen to view HI and leaks but I was able to change this with info from this forum. They set the machine up as the doctor prescribed, 12.0 cm H20 and as a CPAP with Cflex. Is there some software that I need in order to v...

I know it costs more but what advantages will APAP have for me? I thought the APAP is for those who can not attend a sleep trial, since the pressure varies based on feedback from apnea events. Why doesn't a sleep doc prescribe the APAP if it is better therapy. Sorry to ask so many questions, I just ...

Since my REMSTAR Plus machine did not have the software capability I complained to get the Pro model and they finally agreed to replace the Plus model. however I have found out that they are giving me an APAP instead of the CPAP. Is this better for my therapy? Do most of us need an APAP or a CPAP......

Thanks, I won't rule out stress, I do think about all sorts of issues when I am awake. I will resume taping my mouth shut just to be sure I am not leaking. I read on some posts that I could be having apneas even while using the CPAP. Are other types of machines better than a CPAP with CFLEX or is on...

When I first started the therapy the change was immediate, Instead of getting up every two hours, I woke up only once per night. Now things seem to be reverting back to my old sleep habits. I was up every two hours last night and each night for the last several days the frequency of awakening has be...

Well I don't have the sleep data indexes provided by the better machines. My insurance won't order anything unless the doctor prescribes it, and they only prescribe the basic machine(cost savings). Without the software all I know is that I only get up once per night, my mouth is no longer dry from b...

I think I have a Remstar Plus, and I am not sure if I have the software you mention. CPAP has this description "The REMstar Plus M Series with C-Flex offers optional integrated humidification, optional Encore Pro SmartCard capability for basic compliance reporting, lighted controls, an easy-to-read ...

Been on CPAP for a week or so and I was interested in knowing what positive effects are usually noticed when starting the therapy. I ask this question because I have immediately noticed that I am not as tired in the middle of the afternoon, yet I still find myself yawning but not falling asleep... s...