Very light coating of Ayr gel or KY jelly on the pillows. Soothes the nostrils, and makes the pillows slide into place easier, plus they both get a bit "tacky" as they dry, providing a better grip.

No chance I Had erased the card, as my card reader isn't here yet

I think I'm just going to go ahead & swap out the machine & the smart card Just in case.

So I've been on CPAP with no real feeling of relief. I'm still tired, but with the Liberty I got last week, it's getting better. Well, my Remstar M series Pro has had issues since I got it. I had to replace the smart card, reseat the reader, and a few other things. It just will start beeping in the ...

I've tried it with and without, and I honestly prefer it with C-Flex turned off. It healps with my aerophagia. My machine came with it turned off, as the DME stated "You don't have that feature prescribed" I tried it out the very next day. If you wish to turn it off on the M series, it's simple. Unp...

I'm looking to try a Hybrid -- I'm not a smoker, but I can vinegar soak it if you are. I'd like it without the chinflap cut off.

I have a Large Quattro with everything but the DVD, and I'll even freshly tape the elbow with new clean teflon.

Well, I used it all weekend as well. I learned a few other things. First off, even if the elbow has clicked, it may not be in place. You have to play with it. Second Ayr Gel -- rub it lightly on the pillows. Putting it on your nostrils is useless. Third, no matter what you do, you're gonna have to f...

Well, I had similar problems. I first tried resolving the issue with my DME. They failed to do anything. I then called my GPs office, who referred me back to my sleep doctor. I then called my sleep doctor, and insisted on a follow up appointment. At that appointment, I got a nurse's aide (again) ins...

I also agree the Teflon tape is a necessity with the quattro. I found the seal on the quattro to be quite persnickety. It works much better if it's clean. I had to wash it almost every night, or my face oils would make the seal cloud up, and not seal correctly. I also found myself having to pull it ...

In my opinion, waiting for the DME to change your pressure is kinda like the doctor telling you to up your dosage of a med you're on, and waiting for the pharmacist to switch the pill strength.

If you know how much to take, take it.

It's your therapy -- control it.

So Night 2 -- I tried Ayr gel, which only interfered in getting a seal. I wiped it clean, and sealed right up. Fell asleep right away, and stayed asleep for about 5 hours. I skipped my trazedone, as I always do Thursdays, as I have to be at work at 6:30 AM. I ran to my fiance's office to fix her com...

James, I feel for you. After reading a lot of the stuff on here, I would combine 2 of your therapies. I'd add the Grapefruit Seed Extract to the nasal pulse wash. Blow it through your sinuses. Hopefully it'll help. I spent 2 weeks in the hospital a few years ago with a problem no one could identify....

I started out on a 432. It sealed better for me with the foam insert, but I had chin leaks either way. I searched the forum for labratting tricks, and I tried out a few rolled up 4X4 gauze sponges between the nose & the forehead spike. It improved the seal, and I didn't get marks anymore. After My d...

There is one other thing I liked. If I relax my jaw, I can wiggle it under the seal, and drink water with a straw, so I don't have to unstrap the whole mask like I had to with the Quattro. I'm also a lot less dry. I'll play with the humidity settings, but I could never wake up in the Quattro without...

So I wore my brand new Liberty to sleep last night. It took a little bit of adjusting to get the nasal prongs in my nose, but they stayed in for the night -- mostly. I had some very slight nose leaks when I woke up. The DME said I'm borderline between medium & large, so I should try both for a night...

Well, they called today. Apparently they were out of stock on the masks I requested. They even made an appointment with me for today, which worked out well, as I had rainout so bad last night I had to take off my mask & sleep without it. I now have 2, so I can swap wet for dry. So I went in at 1. I ...