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by bootz
Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Infrared Camera - What I've learned about my sleep
Replies: 10
Views: 3429

Infrared Camera - What I've learned about my sleep

Wow, I must say I'm amazed at what I've discovered about my sleep patterns after purchasing an infrared camera. I purchased a wireless network camera made by Astak (http://www.molecamera.com/). It takes a little while to set up, especially if you have a lot of security on your wireless network, howe...
by bootz
Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Seizures And Sleep Apnea
Replies: 4
Views: 1207

Re: Seizures And Sleep Apnea

Thank you for posting this link. I was diagnosed with epilepsy/seizure disorder in high school. While I haven't had a grand mal seizure since then, I remember 5-6 years ago having terrible headaches, neck pain, and a bloody tongue some mornings. I even remember a couple of nights where I would wake ...
by bootz
Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: are you fully recovered after CPAP or still tired?Poll pleas
Replies: 74
Views: 16736

Re: are you fully recovered after CPAP or still tired?Poll pleas

I'm usually not satisifed with my CPAP therapy, but I feel much worse if I don't use it.
by bootz
Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Swift FX - Flex Tube Vent question
Replies: 8
Views: 2475

Re: Resmed Swift FX - Flex Tube Vent question

Check your hose, folks! Only a 90 day warranty. I was told to buy this https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed-swift-fx-short-tube-assmebly-elbow-swivel.html . Only $74, what a bargain! I'm going to get a hold of Resmed and see if they will help. If not, I guess I can talk to American Express. They ...
by bootz
Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Swift FX - Flex Tube Vent question
Replies: 8
Views: 2475

Re: Resmed Swift FX - Flex Tube Vent question

Sigh, I guess when it rains it pours. Well, at least I found something to use my Gorilla Tape on. I'll wrap the tubing up and ask cpap.com what they can do for me.
by bootz
Tue Aug 10, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Swift FX - Flex Tube Vent question
Replies: 8
Views: 2475

Resmed Swift FX - Flex Tube Vent question

In addition to the vents on the elbow, I noticed my Swift FX flex tube has 3 small holes / vents - is this supposed to be the case? This documentation doesn't say anything about vents in the flex tube: http://www.resmed.com/us/assets/documents/product/swift_fx/user_guide/608259_swift-fx_user-guide_a...
by bootz
Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea and Seizures
Replies: 6
Views: 3137

Re: Sleep Apnea and Seizures

Thanks for all the support folks. Regarding seizures versus sleep apnea, I just meant in my particular case I have the seizures under control. It is the CPAP therapy that is driving me crazy. It may turn out that I do have mild sleep apnea and it is being managed and my tiredness is related to my he...
by bootz
Fri Aug 06, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My sleep issue is making my life miserable.
Replies: 23
Views: 3311

Re: My sleep issue is making my life miserable.

I am in a similar boat in the sense that my numbers are always very low, yet I still often have that exhausted feeling the moment I wake up. It sounds like you have your bases covered better than mine as far as sleep prep goes. One thing I'd ask is what is your caffeine intake throughout the day and...
by bootz
Fri Aug 06, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea and Seizures
Replies: 6
Views: 3137

Sleep Apnea and Seizures

Anyone here deal with sleep apnea and seizures? I'm still dealing with both, although the seizures are much more manageable than the sleep apnea. I had a few very rough nights on CPAP and had a partial seizure last night at the gym, thankfully nobody noticed lol! Just before it happened, I remembere...
by bootz
Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP + Provigil
Replies: 18
Views: 4308

Re: CPAP + Provigil

Has anyone had success with adding Provigil therapy to their CPAP therapy? I've been on CPAP for 6 months now, and I have improved, but I still have quite a bit of daytime sleepyness. My doc wants to put me on Provigil, but after reading about it, I'm scared to take it. Anyone got any testimonials ...
by bootz
Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Digital Video Recording Sleep
Replies: 18
Views: 6613

Re: Digital Video Recording Sleep

Oddly enough, the website doesn't provide "Where to buy" information for North America. The camera currently available in other parts of the world for an equivalent of US$35. I couldn't find that one, but I did find a different model online for 4000 yen, less than 20% of what I paid for the sleep s...
by bootz
Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Digital Video Recording Sleep
Replies: 18
Views: 6613

Re: Digital Video Recording Sleep

Has anyone had success finding a quality USB IR webcam? All the ones on Amazon are cheap and get horrible reviews.
by bootz
Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleepstudy
Replies: 6
Views: 1045

Re: sleepstudy

Go to bed as early as possible the night before. I've had 2 studies done and both times they woke me up at 4:45 / 5:00 am.
by bootz
Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Determing mouth breathing via EncoreViewer?
Replies: 4
Views: 843

Re: Determing mouth breathing via EncoreViewer?

Thanks, that is what I figured. My only question then is shouldn't my AHI be higher? My AHI is usually below 1.5 which seems to be very low.