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by mbrown
Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Three months and fine tuning is working!
Replies: 1
Views: 871

Three months and fine tuning is working!

The 9th of April was 3 months of 100% compliance. Two weeks ago, I bought a Comfort2 Full Face Mask on the auction and I have to tell you, it has made all the difference in the world! I bought it at a discounted rate just to have on hand in case of a cold or flu, but after trying it, I plan to use i...
by mbrown
Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie q's
Replies: 4
Views: 961

You will need the viewer software and a card reader. There are other posts on here where they tell you where to get the software & card reader. Cpap.com will price match it which is great. Search for card reader to find it. There are people on this site who have the manuals that you are needing to w...
by mbrown
Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Underwhelmed by Spo 7500 oximeter
Replies: 24
Views: 4535

Will insurance pay for a SPO 7500? I would like to have one to use occasionally with my APAP. What is the going price for this unit?

by mbrown
Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New and wondering what is going on with this Auto CPAP
Replies: 11
Views: 2791

Re: Settling in for a week, but it is not easy!

I had the same problem with my AHI going up. I found out it was associated with my mouth not being open wide but actually just blowing open a little bit at higher pressures. When my machine would increase from 10-12, my lips would come open just enough to release a little of the pressure. This cause...
by mbrown
Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mattress for side sleeping
Replies: 16
Views: 3261

I recommed the Sleep Number 5000. I use to have a water bed and could not sleep on any regular mattresses. We purchased the sleep number bed about 8 months ago and then I found out about the apnea about 2 months ago. Sleep number at 35 on my side of the bed and 55 for my wife along with CPAP has led...
by mbrown
Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Brand New A/Flex is dead!!!! HELP!!
Replies: 4
Views: 908

It sounds like it may have gotten water in the machine. Are you using a humidifer with this unit? If so, it may be leaking into the machine. I have noticed my humidifer seal has a tendency to roll and not seal occasionally. I noticed it one time right after I turned my machine on and was able to cat...
by mbrown
Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dark Green Therapy Flags in Encore Viewer Software
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

Dark Green Therapy Flags in Encore Viewer Software

I notice that some of the therapy flag marks on the report are darker color than others on the report. What is the significance of the lighter versus darker color? Also, I had been doing really well for 2 months with my AHI down between .9 - 1.9 most days. However, the last three days my AHI has ris...
by mbrown
Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I Just Can't Do It
Replies: 13
Views: 2453

Are you being treated for the restless leg syndrome? If not, you might do a search for treatments and see wht you think would be most effective. Other than that, many people on here have tried at least a dozen masks before hitting the right fit. Everyone is a little different. I have tried four mask...
by mbrown
Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: the Nay Sayers
Replies: 20
Views: 3116

I have had mixed results from folks I have shared my diagnosis with. The people who know me best however have seen a positive difference in my attitude and my level of energy and are happy for me. In fact several of my friends are now considering sleep studies after hearing my symptoms and determini...
by mbrown
Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I Just Can't Do It
Replies: 13
Views: 2453

Have you had a sleep study? Did they find any restless leg syndrome or any other reason that you might not sleep soundly? How bad was your apnea to begin with? Have you tried different pressures and such or are you on the same pressure as the beginning? More information might help the form to give y...
by mbrown
Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can this possibly get better????????
Replies: 37
Views: 5364

APAP is an auto cpap machine. I set a range of pressures on it such as 9-13 cm. Therefore, the machine starts out at 9 and stays there unless I need more pressure to attack the apneas. I usually spend most of the night at 9cm with some time at 10 and an occcasionaly 11cm. It also can be set in regul...
by mbrown
Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can this possibly get better????????
Replies: 37
Views: 5364

I have been on APAP since Jan. 9. The first week was tough getting use to all of it, but now there is not a problem. My symptoms are getting less and less each day and I enjoy the sleep I have been getting especially the last couple of weeks. However, last night was not a good one - not sure why but...
by mbrown
Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Box Under Bill & Hillary's Bed - Was it a cpap?
Replies: 53
Views: 7152

Wow! I have heard that being a grump is one of the side effects of having sleep apnea, (and I use to be the worst) but we are suppose to be getting better since we are on the therapy! Life is to short to get hung up over a joke or two! Just be thankful you are getting help and that this therapy prob...
by mbrown
Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Formatting Smart Card with Card Utility program
Replies: 2
Views: 879

If it is more than about a minute. It is not working correctly.
by mbrown
Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Call For Design Help: CPAP.com Was This Helpful
Replies: 17
Views: 3276

I think it works fine. It is easy to understand and straight forward for anyone who would want to do this type of review and voting. I think it is a good idea and I like being able to sort the reviews. That is very helpful as well.