Oh you're right! It wasn't the puritan Bennett, it was the Fisher Pykal that was factory set. So Sorry. The Puritan Bennett was the 420. All these names... I get 'em mixed up. You're right tho, the DME told me that he usually sets the ramp to begin at 1/2 of the pressure set. In my case, that would ...

I agree that it takes time and trial and error with masks, machines, etc. And the funny part is that one machine is not always the best for everyone. I THOUGHT I wanted the 402 - small, computer software you can buy to monitor, good references from the people here. But, when I finally did get one fr...

I just recently went on a plane during Xmas with my Cpap as a carryon. It was suggested that I have a copy of the prescription inside the case and a receipt from the DME company I rent it from. I did that, and didn't have any problems with security. I would think they've seen enough of the machines ...

Yes!! See my post in the other topic "Not Diagnosed yet, Many ?....."

Six pounds lost and counting....

Connie

I thought I had logged in before my above post. I'm rifenbc
Connie

That was an interesting post - regarding the exhaust hole. I have noticed the same "noise" with my mask (breeze w/dream seal). I've had two things happen recently. I call them mask leaks, but you made me think maybe it is the exhaust hole I'm hearing make that blowing noise. First - I feel like my m...

I am still pretty new -- 1 month, but I HAVE to use the ramp feature, I feel like a fan is blowing in my face at high speed if I try to put the mask on at full pressure (and mine's only 8 cm). Ramping is the answer for me and I'm usually asleep before it hits 8. But if I awake during the night, I ha...

I'm 53, 5' 6" and "round" due to steroids for my Rheumatoid Arthritis. But with renewed energy and cutting down from 25 mg to 4 mg of prednisone,I hope to be -less- round one day.

I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Just diagnosed 1 year ago this month. The sleep apnea was discovered due to a week long stay in the hospital in July '04 after trying the new drug Humira (injection) for my Rheumatoid. After my 3rd shot (1 shot every two weeks) I suddenly came down with a 103 degree...

Below is information I just found on a web site. I hope it's not illegal to post this info on this forum, but as a "newbie", I found this information very helpful and thought others might also. UNDERSTANDING A SLEEP STUDY 1. RESPIRATORY EVENT: ONE OF FOUR BREATHING DISTURBANCES THAT MAY OCCUR DURING...

Hi, I'm pretty new to this forum, but I just got a REMstar Pro w/c-flex yesterday and so have the instructions handy. I'll type the instructions from the Setup Instructions: "To enter the Therapy Setup menu, hold the two top user buttons down while plugging in the power cord. Continue holding the bu...

oops I just realized I said a Bi-pap, when I really meant Autopap.
(I'm still a nubie when it comes to all these terms)

Thanks so much for your reply and I agree whole heartedly with your comments about taking charge and using the software to help! My Insurance company requires that I rent my machine for 10 months and then it's paid for. Well, they charge $76/mo for the machine, heater, and mask, so that makes the co...

I'm new to posting but have been lurking for a while. I'm about one month into using a CPap machine and when I read about people still having hypopnea (spelling?) I don't really understand what that is and how it's different from obstructive apneas. My 1st sleep test showed 49 obstructive apneas, an...