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by joekel
Tue Jan 12, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Heartburn
Replies: 60
Views: 12565

Re: Heartburn

Thanks everyone for the advice. Spoke to Drs office this morning they are putting in paperwork for new nasal pillows. Spoke to ins co also their policy is to use full face first, if there is an issue then they will change equipment on Drs orders ---PIA. I will also try the over the counter meds. Aga...
by joekel
Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Heartburn
Replies: 60
Views: 12565

Heartburn

Hi everyone it's been a while since I posted. I seem to having a terrible case of gerd It starters about 3 weeks ago. I had my equipment upgraded and my insurance co would only allow to have a full face mask. I am a mouth breather but for years I used nasal pillows with really no issues used a chin ...
by joekel
Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Switched to nasal pillows
Replies: 3
Views: 621

Switched to nasal pillows

Hi everyone its been a while since I have posted. I switched to nasal pillows a month ago and its been a mess constant dry and painful throat- dry mouth that feels like there is a film on my teeth. I switched on the recommendation of my medical equipment provider. I am a total mouth breather. Thanks...
by joekel
Mon May 05, 2008 7:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gas and Stomach pain
Replies: 5
Views: 1195

Thanks

Thanks guys for the advice I am calling my Dr this morning. My DME said I need to get the change okd through my DR Thanks again you guys are great joekel Joe H

by joekel
Fri May 02, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gas and Stomach pain
Replies: 5
Views: 1195

Thanks

Thanks Peggy no my machine is set by the tech Thanks joekel
by joekel
Fri May 02, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gas and Stomach pain
Replies: 5
Views: 1195

Gas and Stomach pain

Hi everyone its been almost three weeks since I started with my cpap my problem has been that I feel like my stomach is full when I wake up and it is causing discomfort during the day I guess they are gas pains. Also it seems that I am hurting myself when I exhale like I am fighting the machine My ...
by joekel
Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie with questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1308

Thanks Nighthawkeye

My second night was great I used a saline solution to clear my sinuses it was probably the best night sleep I have had in a while thanks for the help you guys are great Joe H
by joekel
Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie with questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1308

Again Thanks

Cathy I will call my supplier and try a full face I will also look into getting a sinus cleanser I saw sinucleanse at cvs Thanks again Joe H I will keep you posted
by joekel
Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie with questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1308

Thanks

Thank you for the info I listed my equipment in my profile I do not have any software what is recommended? I am also wondering if my cogestion is from allergies because I am more comfortable breathing through my mouth most of the time could congestion agravate apnea Thanks again Great site Joe H
by joekel
Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: newbie with questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1308

newbie with questions

Hi everyone last night was my first night with my cpap I also have a heated humidifier and nasal pillows I found out that I am a mouth breather I woke up after 2 hours feeling like i was suffocating I also toss and turn all night long. My biggest concern is that I am very congested in my nose to a ...