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by Allan-Dallas
Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep deprivation or something else
Replies: 4
Views: 939

Re: Sleep deprivation or something else

The anxiety / panic feelings could be a O2 problem, low oxygen level. See if you can get a portable O2 recorder to wear. I used to forget to breathe at different times and those were some of the symptoms. Thanks for the reply. Is this something I would wear during the day, just at night, or both? W...
by Allan-Dallas
Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep deprivation or something else
Replies: 4
Views: 939

Sleep deprivation or something else

I have Sleep Apnea – OSA, and told it is severe. I’m still working on finding an effective treatment, using a Somnomed mouth guard now and trying to find the optimum setting. (I previously tried CPAP and could not tolerate it.) I’m wondering if the symptoms I am suffering from are from sleep depriva...
by Allan-Dallas
Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sinus Irrigators
Replies: 7
Views: 1410

Re: Sinus Irrigators

I forgot to add I was looking at some of the power models if you will.Like the Grossan HydroPulse. I tried the Grossan and ended up returning it. I felt if caused irritation. I think you are better off with the non-automated systems. Just irrigate morning and night and it should do he trick. The Ne...
by Allan-Dallas
Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift II and nasal mask/head gear opinions requested
Replies: 6
Views: 1151

Re: Swift II and nasal mask/head gear opinions requested

Thanks everyone. Great feedback. Appreciate it.
by Allan-Dallas
Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I changed masks.......
Replies: 7
Views: 1110

Re: I changed masks.......

[quote="boston"]I switched to a swift LT, and its made a huge difference in only 5 nights.
what mask were you using before?
by Allan-Dallas
Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hi, I'm new and want to give up
Replies: 26
Views: 3656

Re: Hi, I'm new and want to give up

Im new at this also, and Ive wanted to throw that #$%^& machine out the window a few times (actually threw my mask once.) I finally got a different mask and it helped sooooooo much. Ive been on this for 23 nights now and am just this week starting to feel better, and I know its the mask I switched ...
by Allan-Dallas
Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift II and nasal mask/head gear opinions requested
Replies: 6
Views: 1151

Swift II and nasal mask/head gear opinions requested

Still looking for a good nite sleep with CPAP. My BEST night was at my sleep study (best nites sleep in years). I'm considering moving into a sleep center -- joke. I have the Swift II and wanted to find out how those of you using this mask (nasal pillows), attached the tube. Currently I have been le...
by Allan-Dallas
Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: anxiety???
Replies: 7
Views: 1033

Re: anxiety???

YES! I had a major panic attack a few weeks after starting CPAP. The attack happened when I was not using CPAP (during the day), and I had several attacks over the course of months after the first one. Never had experienced anything like that before and I have to think it was associated with the CPA...
by Allan-Dallas
Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepwell solutions in Dallas -- Anyone use them?
Replies: 1
Views: 702

Sleepwell solutions in Dallas -- Anyone use them?

Anyone ever go to or know about Sleepwell Solutions in Dallas? Thanks.
by Allan-Dallas
Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Swift II Nasal Pillow System - Leak rate and exhaust
Replies: 5
Views: 1521

Thanks guys. Love the "Leak Chart". I'm actually beating (lower than) the acceptable leakage, so I'm glad this does not appear to be my issue. But man.... I'm using the ResMed Malibu unit and do not like this puppy. Its been over 1 month and have not achieved the excellent results achieved at my sle...
by Allan-Dallas
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Swift II Nasal Pillow System - Leak rate and exhaust
Replies: 5
Views: 1521

Mirage Swift II Nasal Pillow System - Leak rate and exhaust

New to CPAP and using the Mirage Swift II Nasal Pillow System. What is an acceptable leak rate, or unacceptable with this mask? Also, when I wear the nasal pillows, the exhaust air that blows out the opposite side of the pillows is pretty strong. Is this normal for this mask? Thanks.

by Allan-Dallas
Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any dangers to doing CPAP?
Replies: 5
Views: 938

Any dangers to doing CPAP?

Are there any negatives/dangers to using CPAP? Can having high-pressure air blowing into your nose all night long cause any problems? I've been suffering from panic attacks since starting CPAP, and wonder if there is a connection. To be clear, the panic does not happen at nite using CPAP. Actually I...
by Allan-Dallas
Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can CPAP cause Anxiety/Panic Attacks?
Replies: 5
Views: 4551

Good question. Anxiety/panic attack during the day. Wondering if the CPAP therapy (air pressure, etc.) can trigger this.

by Allan-Dallas
Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can CPAP cause Anxiety/Panic Attacks?
Replies: 5
Views: 4551

Can CPAP cause Anxiety/Panic Attacks?

I have started CPAP a little over a week ago. This past week, I have had been experiencing bad anxiety and yesterday had a bad panic attack. I'm never had anxiety like this before and just wondering if the CPAP can be contributing to this.

by Allan-Dallas
Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help interpreting software results - VPAP Malibu
Replies: 0
Views: 1075

Help interpreting software results - VPAP Malibu

I have the VPAP Malibu and was not shown the software feature. My DME had me change my pressure, so I now know how to access the Clinical part of the Malibu settings. I am new to CPAP and am still waiting for a great night's sleep, as I had during my CPAP study. If I'm reading these results correctl...