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by dinkytink
Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Water Pitcher
Replies: 7
Views: 1804

Some folks store their water for humidifier in a pitcher because the spout spills less than the jug from the store.

by dinkytink
Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking up Groggy???
Replies: 10
Views: 4807

Yes, I've been experiencing the grogginess upon wakening that you have, atruvirgo. But the way I look at it, it's a great bargain for being totally awake the rest of the day. Maybe there's a Compressed Grogginess Factor we can blame it on. I'm only two months in, though. Any oldtimers out there have...
by dinkytink
Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mental illness diagnosis due to undiagnosed sleep disorder?
Replies: 20
Views: 13253

My sleep study examiner looked at the symptoms I checked and said that "everyone" checks the box for depression. Makes me wish I had been tested many years back.

Still crazy after all these years!
by dinkytink
Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First FF Mask
Replies: 9
Views: 1935

These masks are so sturdy that I wouldn't think that buying used would make much difference. I bet they're a polycarbonate. I'm trying to figure out the sound. Where is it coming from? Vent? Elbow? Perimeter of cushion where it meets the mask? Blubbery farting of the cushion where it meets the face?...
by dinkytink
Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First FF Mask
Replies: 9
Views: 1935

If it leaks on you, then try the 432 model. The addition of the foam cushion gives the silicone cushion some support which stops leaks and makes the mask comfier. It also makes the fit slightly smaller. So if it's leaking because you're an inbetween size it'll help a lot. For reference, I'm between ...
by dinkytink
Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fountain of Youth... sorta
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

Fountain of Youth... sorta

Almost two months of cpap under my belt now. A friend said I'm absolutely glowing these days. He thought I must surely be in love. I'm no Sleeping Beauty, but apparently this cpap brand of beauty sleep really works!!! Just one more reason YA GOTTA LOVE IT... or persist until you do!!! On the practic...
by dinkytink
Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A strange realization
Replies: 2
Views: 1101

A strange realization

For years I've fought the idea of going to sleep. I'd stay up as long as possible until I had no other choice than to go to bed. Sometimes I was so tired I fell asleep sitting up... yet still had to convince myself to go to bed. Many is the time that I'd close one eye at the computer for as long as ...
by dinkytink
Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do You still wake up often?
Replies: 21
Views: 5283

The first month I slept 1-1/2 hours twice a day. I spent lots more time in bed tossing and turning, cursing and sighing, trying to make a mask work that didn't fit right. This month it's been two sessions of 3 hours each back to back. No cursing or sighing, just rolling over or a simple mask adjustm...
by dinkytink
Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I've become my office's resident CPAP expert...LOL!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2146

YOU GO, GURLIE!!!

They don't say "knowledge is power" for nothing!!!

by dinkytink
Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: need a mask for side sleeping
Replies: 31
Views: 6042

I'm a side sleeper of more than 90 degrees. (I sleep more on my left eye than my left ear.) ComfortGel is squishy enough to have some give. And the masks themselves are way less bulky than many I've tried. Respironics forehead pads are thinner and more curved so they don't raise your head off the pi...
by dinkytink
Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: In desperate need of help. Please read.
Replies: 12
Views: 9130

dreamseeker, that's a great link. Wish I had found it $7 ago. LOL
by dinkytink
Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: MASk ROULETTE Reports on trades
Replies: 101
Views: 28857

Traded masks with gypsy357. It was fast, fun, friendly... and I'd trade with her again in a heartbeat.
by dinkytink
Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Play MASK ROULETTE. Give a mask, get a mask, win a mask?
Replies: 453
Views: 217228

Is it possible for admin to stick this thread to the top of the forum? Or give it a separate top link? Maybe it's just me, but personally I think it's that valuable.
by dinkytink
Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A bedtime story to put you to sleep tonite
Replies: 5
Views: 1420

Oops. That was me. Forgot to log in.
by dinkytink
Sun Jun 17, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A bedtime story to put you to sleep tonite
Replies: 5
Views: 1420

A bedtime story to put you to sleep tonite

Once Upon a Time... ...there was a little Tinky who wanted to go to the ball and dance in her dreams. She got all dressed up, put on her best tiara, and headed out the door. At the palace, she put on some nice glass slippers to complete the ensemble. No matter how long I dance at the ball in Cinder...