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by khallow
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepguy has done it again!!!
Replies: 77
Views: 14069

I used the peach last night and slept great and had my lowest AHI ever at 1.4! I didn't think I would like the peach but it was very nice!

by khallow
Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP therapy and weight loss.
Replies: 28
Views: 4547

I have

I'm not overweight but have gained about 15 pounds over the last 2 years since I noticed my sleep problems. Just too tired to move. I got my CPAP in July and am down 5-7 pounds depending on the week. I am pleased. I haven't changed the way I eat, I just have more energy to do things instead of sitti...
by khallow
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone else told they do weird things in their sleep?
Replies: 37
Views: 5866

Oh yeah...

I went to the Dr b/c my sleep walking/running was out of control and THEN found I had sleep apnea! Since I got my machine I don't sleep walk much but I take my mask off a lot and sometimes jump up next to the bed. I used to RUN from my bedroom, sit up and search the covers for my kids thinking I had...
by khallow
Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How many here are diabetic?
Replies: 29
Views: 6185

How many here are diabetic?

When I went to my Dr to discuss sleep issues I also had some high blood sugar readings to discuss with her. I had gestational diabetes while pregnant with my son and was feeling the same way at the time of the Dr appt. She said that she had just checked my levels in Feb (this was May) and they were ...
by khallow
Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll: How long is your hose?
Replies: 29
Views: 6552

Poll: How long is your hose?



That sounds dirty.... I use a 6 foot hose but think I might want an 8. I feel restricted since my bed is tall. I also need to get a insulating tube for my hose as I get rain out. So, tell me.. how long is it?

by khallow
Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Shout out to the teachers & students
Replies: 6
Views: 1343

I was going to post this type of thing too...I was wondering how everyone is doing. I have been struggling a bit. I don't know if it's the drastic change in activity level or what. On one hand I have much more energy during my class... which is good b/c I have 12 three year olds half special educati...
by khallow
Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Great night....also- an end to sleep walking?
Replies: 5
Views: 1267

Great night....also- an end to sleep walking?

Hi all! I got my pur sleep yesterday and almost fell down from the smell when I opened the package (one bottle had leaked). So, I was skeptical that I would sleep better with it. But I used it last night (spice) and I had my best night with the CPAP since I got it last month. I don't smell plastic b...
by khallow
Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What led you to your diagnosis of apnea?
Replies: 77
Views: 17974

I had been feeling crappy anf sleeping worse and worse since my daughter was born. About 2.5 years. But I thought it was a new baby... then work stress. The last year has been filled with sleep walking/running/ yanking sheets off the bed and other night time drastic movements. I went to the Dr think...
by khallow
Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Setting on machine and ahis
Replies: 5
Views: 1162

There are guidlines for mild/mod servere.. I believe it's 10-20 is mild 20-30 mod and over 30 severe... not sure about that though. I think it's close.. but I had 33 an hour and my Dr says it's mild/moderate. So her opinion doesn't go with the "scale". My machine is set on 7... I think it just depen...
by khallow
Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Whistling mask & squeaking elbow
Replies: 6
Views: 4765

Whistling mask & squeaking elbow

I have the flex fit 406 mask and have noticed the last week or so that when I exhale it whistles... it's kind of like a drippy faucet in that it's driving me batty. Anyone have an idea how to make it quit? Also the swivel elbow at the front of the mask where the hose connects squeaks when it turns.....
by khallow
Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Teachers/student Hoseheads!
Replies: 15
Views: 2984

I go back next week

I teach pre-school special ed and am hoping more energy will translate to more patience and quick thinking on my feet as well as more energy in the classroom. My kids start the 27th and next week is training for us. I am a little nervous about the cleaning routine and my morning schedule. I get up a...
by khallow
Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Really Strange . . .
Replies: 18
Views: 3477

I have been doing this

About the same time after starting c-pap as you. I had mine a week before I went on vacation and while on vacation in week 2 started taking it off 1-2 times per night and not remembering it. Last night I made it all night with it on for the first time since the first week and a half. I don't know wh...
by khallow
Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Back from vacation...pretty successful
Replies: 3
Views: 1003

Back from vacation...pretty successful

We drove to NY from TX. I did pretty well with the CPAP while traveling. If you remember I got my machine less than a week before we left for vacation. Right before I left I posted about my nose hurting and getting pimples under my nose. After several rounds of acne there it has now cleared up and I...
by khallow
Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tell me about bloating and raw nose
Replies: 9
Views: 2310

Thank you Louise.... I was sleeping on my right side a bit that night AND I have acidr reflux and Bile reflux. So maybe the right is a no no for me. Huh? Interesting....
Have a great day,
Karen
by khallow
Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tell me about bloating and raw nose
Replies: 9
Views: 2310

Thanks... I knew there was a term for it but couldn't remember the term. I'll do that search now!
Karen