Oh wow! Too cool Lori. It is so good to hear some good news for a change. I am really very happy for you (and glad you are sticking around the board). It really wouldn't be the same without you. See what an impact you made in such a short time? What an encouragment you are!
FF
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- Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:03 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Results of the Pulse Oximetry
- Replies: 50
- Views: 10506
- Sun Nov 06, 2005 5:59 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Is this odd or what? APAP woes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3506
update (and congrats to Lori) Yahoo!
Hi all, I have been away from the board for a few days and what did I find? Lori no longer has to use CPAP???? Way to go, Lori! That is such good news. I started the same time you did (on therapy) but it doesn't look like I will be getting off XPAP treatment because of the high amount of apneas/hypo...
- Sat Oct 29, 2005 8:05 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Is this odd or what? APAP woes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3506
If you've been using a bipap at 17/14, I'm not sure how a max pressure of 18 (vs. 17) could make that much difference in how you're feeling. The reason my sleep doc suggested this is because the last titration I did eliminated most of the apnea and hypopnea at this level. He thought an APAP would b...
- Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:51 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Is this odd or what? APAP woes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3506
Is this odd or what? APAP woes
Hi all, I just received my new Respironics Auto-PAP with C-Flex set for 12-18 cm H20. I tried it last night. Didn't feel well this morning. Dizzy. I tried it again this afternoon during a nap...but I didn't sleep...I just rested. In less than an hour the APAP went all the way to the maximum pressure...
- Sat Oct 22, 2005 10:57 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Still struggling; ENT visit suggested
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2207
- Sat Oct 22, 2005 10:54 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Still struggling; ENT visit suggested
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2207
FF: I am so in your spot too! Hey Swordz....if I had just looked beyond my nose I would have read your recent post and thread on this very subject My problem was that I was not even sure I wanted to see an ENT. Now that I have read the links on this subject....I definitely will make an appointment....
- Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:34 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Still struggling; ENT visit suggested
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2207
[ quote="Sleepless on LI"]FF, I have the machine you're about to get. It's a great machine. Hi Lori, Congratulations on your 25 wedding anniversary! Mine's coming up in 3 years. As for the Respironics machine...I figured since I own the heated humidifier I might as well get the APAP system too. Besi...
- Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:28 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Still struggling; ENT visit suggested
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2207
[quote="snork1"]I am definitely a success story for getting tubinates surgically reduced and a bunch of other work done to open my sinuses. After surgery, not only did CPAP FINALLY work (after a year of totally compliant frustration) Wow. A whole year of compliance and CPAP didn't work for you until...
- Sat Oct 22, 2005 6:42 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Still struggling; ENT visit suggested
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2207
Still struggling; ENT visit suggested
Hi all, It has been a long time since I last visited. I have been having a very hard time with this obstructive sleep apnea treatment not working (regardless of how compliant I am - I average >8 hours/night). I visited with my sleep doc last week and he suggested a couple of things. 1) Make an appt ...
- Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:41 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: OH! NO! Rita is heading my way!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7264
- Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:38 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My Sleep Study Results
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2556
Welcome Snowloft! You certainly do need CPAP. I'm glad you are on treatment and that it is working for you. It is true that Severe Sleep Apnea is based on the 30 AHI per hour measure but it can also be severe if you are somewhat less than 30 and your oxygen saturation is way too low. I bet your slee...
- Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:34 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: dry mouth
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2057
Wow....your humidifier goes dry before morning? I can't help but think it is set too high and therefore using up the water a lot quicker. With the Swift and the Tiara chin strap helping you to keep therapeutic air from escaping and mouth breathing (both of which result in dry mouth), then you may be...
- Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:30 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Is this logical?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1644
Jan, My DME called me once (a week after I started). Other than the one call I made to them about my not doing well with the machine, (which they could not deal with), I never hear from them, except when I get a bill each month. My insurance is also Aetna, but I only get 80% covered regardless of wh...
- Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:24 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Two nites & frustrated!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2372
I clocked in 3 hours the first night and 90 minutes last night. Wow! I think you are actually doing quite well for the first two nights. Really! It takes time to adjust to everything. Try adjusting the Swift more and definitely try different pillows as everything changes once you are on XPAP therap...
- Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:16 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: The Perfect Doctor
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1919