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by walleyek
Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lunesta--Woo Hoo!!
Replies: 24
Views: 8447

Lunesta Not Working for Me

I'ver tried 2 mg nightly for a week now and it doesn't help me get to sleep nor stay asleep. I'm going to try 3 mg and see what happens. I was using 10 mg of Ambien but the rebound insomnia just plain sucked. I'd be curious to hear about any successes with New Chapter Tranquilnite.
by walleyek
Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any newbies using Hybrid???
Replies: 15
Views: 2864

Hybrid Woes

I've been trying it out for a bit. Have a Resmed S8 Vantage. Experimenting with Auto vs. CPAP w/EPR because like all full face masks I've tried it seems like I cannot get air out fast enough. My CPAP number is 11.8. Wish Resmed would offer a machine that has both Auto and EPR together instead of one...
by walleyek
Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2 Nights on Resmed Auto Vantage
Replies: 2
Views: 1049

2 Nights on Resmed Auto Vantage

My nose couldn't handle the 14 cm H2O constant CPAP pressure so I moved from an S8 Escape to an Auto Vantage. My two nights have been terrific, 7 1/2 hours of use each night, where I was lucky to get 2 hours in on the Escape. I read the clinician's manual and one thing stuck out. The manual said in ...
by walleyek
Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Questions for the More Experienced
Replies: 6
Views: 2210

I *really* appreciate this help! Hopefully I can give back to this forum down the road!
by walleyek
Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Questions for the More Experienced
Replies: 6
Views: 2210

Newbie Questions for the More Experienced

I've enjoyed reading this forum for a few weeks. I started CPAP, with spotty success, about six weeks ago. I have a Resmed Elite S8 CPAPing to 14 cm of pressure. Any help with these questions would be much appreciated! 1) I tried the nose pillows first and loved them right away, but after 3 nights I...