*** UPDATE *** I spoke with BCBS today & explained my situation. They said I am absolutely entitled to a new machine....no argument, no fuss. Funny how the DME claimed that they "spoke to my insurance company" and they didn't approve a new machine. Really?!?!? BCBS also said that all machines and s...

I have a moral delemma and would appreciate input. My latest sleep study shows I need to increase my pressure from 10 to 14 cm. The sleep doc wrote for a script for a NEW cpap machine which will be replacing my current M-star which is five years old and used daily. The sleep center which dispenses t...

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I think I found the problem.... As soon as the machine is turned off, a reminder message appeared on the LCD for a few seconds "check to see if your mask is worn out". I pressed one of the arrow buttons, the message disappeared and the flashing lights stopped. Hopefully that fixed it. The card was i...

I LOVE the M-series Auto with Aflex...it's working great! This am I noticed after I turned it off, the blue-lit buttons were pulsing bright to dim. I don't know why and I can't make it stop. I've had the machine just about three months and use it every night. There are no messages on the display to ...

Is therapy more effective if the C-flex setting is at "1" vs "3". I got the impression from a RT that if the pressure drops during exhalation, the effectiveness of the machine is decreased...so it would be "better" to have it set at "1". But if C-flex decreased the benefit of CPAP, why then do machi...

I have a Resmed FFM which I have been trying to de-leak for weeks. If it weren't for the face-farting or the eye leaking, I'd keep it forever. According to the CPAP.com measuring chart, I was (and ordered) a large. I wonder if the mask is too big or the shape of my face is the problem. Is there anot...

I agree on the short term memory and depression getting better with CPAP. Just being able to remember what you were thinking about five minutes ago is a HUGE anxiety reducer!!

Has anyone tried the Tempurpedic Swedish foam mattress? I hear it's easier to sleep in one position for longer periods of time d/t the lack of pressure points. They are definitely NOT cheap....about $2000 and up for just the mattress. But it's worth every penny if it means my mask won't shift off my...

Thank ye for thou link-eth.

As I said in previous posts, it's AMAZING to see so many going through the same things. Although I can't prove on paper that the mental issues are resolving since CPAP, I CAN show my MD a list of daily blood pressure readings that are now NORMAL! It seems that some physicians, although very well edu...

Does anyone know where to find Encore Pro Analyzer software?

Thanks!

I've got a mask(s) question. My original prescription for CPAP 11 cm H20 (just fyi). I started my APAP using a respironics nasal mask. Pressure range 10-20. After four-five days, I started waking up open-mouthed, air flowing out. I changed to a Resmed FF mask. It is comfortable to wear, but the APAP...

I just wanted to express my gratitude to all of the wonderful people I have met as a new member of CPAPtalk. I have gotten more help and encouragement here than I could have ever imagined. I feel truly privleged to be a part of this group. Here's to many years of hose-headed conversations. Sincerely...

I'm sorry to be so confusing...here's the nuts & bolts... Due to long delays with my sleep center, sleep MD, etc, I was able to purchase a Respironics M series auto with A-flex with a script from a personal friend (not my sleep doc). When the sleep doc finally got his script to the DME, I was given ...