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by bookwyrm
Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Finally! CPAP rates near laptops with signs in airports!
Replies: 29
Views: 5867

Here's a link to a medical id tag sold through cpap.com. That's where I got mine. You can probably find them other places too.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/CPAP-M ... t-Tag.html

You're welcome!

by bookwyrm
Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Finally! CPAP rates near laptops with signs in airports!
Replies: 29
Views: 5867

The only problem I had was that the plane going down was a small one, and even though allowed to take 2 carryons thru the gate, they were taking the larger of the carryons to stow in the baggage area of the plane. I had my CPAP in one of those small carryon size suitcases. I fussed about giving it ...
by bookwyrm
Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: just prescribed Effexor-really freaked to take-any thoughts?
Replies: 48
Views: 7573

Efferxor

I took Effexor for 2 years...it saved my life! The only major side effect I had was a distinct queasy feeling the first couple of weeks...loss of appetite. I had absolutely no trouble stopping the medicine. I hope you find what works for you...there is always a trade off...but Effexor provided the h...
by bookwyrm
Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Well it was bound to happen
Replies: 12
Views: 2128

Echo...I survived bronchitis, upper respiratory infection and ear infection...lots of sudafed/afrin before I went to doc...then cough/decongestant medicine with a saline spray for the nose got me through after seeing the doc (plus antibiotics). I use the Swift II nasal pillows...and boy what a diffe...
by bookwyrm
Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Digeridoo's helping apnea
Replies: 35
Views: 5245

I have one!

I actually have one of these..it belongs to my son! I don't think they want to hear me play that...especially since I am not snoring anymore either!
by bookwyrm
Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hello! Life is good again!
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Hello! Life is good again!

Hi...I just wanted to introduce myself...I have been lurking around for awhile, learning a lot, and very happy that not only am I finally rested, I have a resource to help me get the best therapy possible. I resisted CPAP therapy for sooo long...about 10 years! All I heard was how awful the machines...
by bookwyrm
Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Auction
Replies: 3
Views: 970

Thank you!

Thank you for the welcome...I never did really introduce myself...but I have been lurking for awhile and learning a lot...and wishing I could start all over knowing what I know now. Anyway...this board has been great. It even answered my questions about flying with my CPAP machine. I went to the air...
by bookwyrm
Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why are some forums in denial?
Replies: 43
Views: 5151

Lay it on diplomatically but THICK every chance you get!!
I will...I think my doc will be very amenable...its the insurance company I'm worried about!
by bookwyrm
Tue Oct 09, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why are some forums in denial?
Replies: 43
Views: 5151

First time CPAP

Me? The crochety ole witch? The one who is so disgusted w/and rants about the medieval mindset of so many in the medical profession? The one who hates her local CPAP DME supplier? Surprised The one who rants about anything less than a fully data capable machine being provided to first time xPAPpers...
by bookwyrm
Tue Oct 09, 2007 3:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Auction
Replies: 3
Views: 970

Not a guest

Sorry...I did something wrong on my previous post...it is showing me as a guest. I am registered at both cpaptalk and cpapauctions.