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by Moxie Chick
Sat Oct 22, 2005 11:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lexapro for Anxiety & effects on OSA
Replies: 32
Views: 10392

I had a totally good experience with Lexapro and it didn't cause any problems with my CPAP. I had hormonally-caused depression/anxiety (menopause) a couple of years ago. I totally agree, Oh 2 Breathe - my therapist and doctor both told me that combining medication with talk therapy was the best trea...
by Moxie Chick
Sat Oct 15, 2005 11:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Will insurance cover heated hose?
Replies: 6
Views: 1799

My employer lets me contribute part of my paycheck to a "Flexben" (flexible benefits) account that can then be tapped to pay for medical costs not covered by insurance. Most qualify as long as it's prescribed by a doctor. So when I'm figuring out my Flexben for next year, I'm going to include money ...
by Moxie Chick
Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PB Adam Circuit
Replies: 25
Views: 5465

I used the Adam Circuit nasal pillows system for almost 3 years. I love the soft nasal pillows. The angle adaptor is a "must" with this system, otherwise the shell holding the pillows is just not at the right angle and I don't know how you'd get a good seal without it. Unfortunately, the angle adapt...
by Moxie Chick
Fri Oct 14, 2005 6:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ending 1st Week on CPAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1536

Yes, I encourage you to stick with it, too. My sleep doc was discouraging from the get go - he told me because I'm a woman and thin, I most likely did not have sleep apnea. But he agreed to do a sleep study anyhow and I have it. When I went in for a follow-up after about 3 weeks on CPAP, I asked him...
by Moxie Chick
Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Taking mask off in my sleep
Replies: 22
Views: 16746

I can only assume, Doc, that you are under 40 - it's been YEARS since my bladder let me sleep through the night! I often find when I wake up during the night that I've removed my mask in my sleep. I just try to discipline myself to put it back on when I come back to bed. I just got a Swift about 2 w...