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by allen
Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Smart Card Reader Question
Replies: 11
Views: 2019

Information it displays is very limited
Darn it!
Is it going to provide me any more info than the machine itself does?

They're sending me the cable today.

Thanks Snoredog.

Allen
by allen
Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Smart Card Reader Question
Replies: 11
Views: 2019

I need to Piggyback here with a question. My machine is a ResMed AutoSet Spirit. I ordered the 5.7 AutoScan 5.7 for S8 Series, per advice from a CPAP.Com representative. My understanding is that I will not need a Data Card reader because I will use a cable. I got this info from the first rep and ano...
by allen
Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Autoscan Software
Replies: 9
Views: 8700

On the plus side with ResMed machines (very good machines, btw) you don't even need the software to see overnight AHI info and leak rate. Push a button or two and you get to see that right there in the machine's display window. Pretty neat. So--what is the advantage of having the software? I want t...
by allen
Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: An update
Replies: 3
Views: 1099

An update

Hi. After almost a year on CPAP, I'm an avowed proponent of it. I am much more rested and feel "tons" better. I use the Resmed Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask. Yes, I lose some moments of sleep during the night because of mask noises or leaks. I merely awaken, adjust the mask, and return to sleep. Thes...
by allen
Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ultra Mirage Full FAce Mask
Replies: 44
Views: 12530

Update-- Recently, I've gotten a couple of Private Messages from folks referring to this thread and inquiring about my continued results with double-cushioning since my last post. Here goes: Some time ago, when my previous cushion needed to be replaced, I decided to order 2 new large cushions to try...
by allen
Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ultra Mirage Full FAce Mask
Replies: 44
Views: 12530

Based upon your experience, do you think we'd do better if the "extra" cushion was a size larger than the regular cushion, rather than the same size? Guest, I can't answer that one. I was using a medium over a large and it fits okay. I think a large over a large will be perfect. If I decide to orde...
by allen
Sun Feb 19, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ultra Mirage Full FAce Mask
Replies: 44
Views: 12530

I tried it. I happened to have a cushion from my first ff mask. The first mask I had was a medium and I now wear a large, but I tried it anyway. Do remember, though, that I'm dealing with 2 different sized cushions. The extra cushion does fit over the cushion that's attached to the mask. Since my c...
by allen
Sun Feb 19, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Taping questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1271

Hi, Idahogal. Tape horizontally. Taping works well for me when I use my nasal mask. I usually use a full face mask, though, so I don't have to tape often. Here's a link to a section about taping in the FAQ ("CPAP FAQ") section of this site. http://www.cpaptalk.com/cpaptalk-faq.php?FCID=30#30 I use ...
by allen
Sat Feb 18, 2006 8:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGggggggggggggg
Replies: 3
Views: 1066

Sharon,
Sorry.
Hang in there.
Allen
by allen
Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Driving before and after CPAP
Replies: 9
Views: 2302

CPAP has definitely improved my driving--I no longer fall asleep behind the wheel. I'm disappointed, though, that I'm tired all the time. I'm much more aware of being tired than I used to be. I used to have slumps during which I'd have to fight to stay awake, often losing the battle. That no longer...
by allen
Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hans Rudolph
Replies: 21
Views: 8353

Kelly, It is indeed good to see you interacting with those of us who depend on CPAP masks. Thanks for coming around. I own a Hans Rudolf FF mask and it has been a great disappointment to me, as I've mentioned elsewhere on this board. I'm not angry about it or harboring ill feelings about you or you...
by allen
Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep study using Hans Rudolph mask
Replies: 24
Views: 5925

To "Guest": I've not been to this site in about a month. Prior to my leave, however, you posted your suspicions that Sev is somehow receiving compensation from HR. Obviously, you are disappointed in your experience with HR. I'm disappointed in my experience, too, but I'm not blaming Sev nor am I in...
by allen
Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep study using Hans Rudolph mask
Replies: 24
Views: 5925

Dale, Congratulations on your success! I've been in "mask hell" this month. I own 3 masks: Profile Lite Gel (Nasal Ultra Mirage Full Face Hans Rudolf Full Face I purchased them in the order listed above. The Hans Rudolf is, unfortunately, my least favorite mask. Unfortunate because it is the one I w...
by allen
Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FUll face mask woes may have to pay out for Hans Rudolph
Replies: 6
Views: 1770

Sharon, I saved my then boyfriend's life by remembering what his head gear looked like. He brought every thing for his cpap, but he forgot the head gear. It was over to Wally World and back to the motel and in about half hour's time he was sleeping like a baby. Half an hour? I'm impressed. Since I f...
by allen
Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FUll face mask woes may have to pay out for Hans Rudolph
Replies: 6
Views: 1770

Interesting timing thing--since I was having trouble with the Hans Rudolph, I gave the UltraMirage FF another try. Much better results, and I've been wearing it for the past couple of days. I'm on vacation (I'm a teacher) and I've been taking MANY naps during the days. It works fine for day sleeping...