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by handee3
Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leaking mask or mouth breathing
Replies: 2
Views: 848

Leaking mask or mouth breathing

I've been using a s8 escape since May. Finally, this last month, i've felt so much better, BUT the last 3 days i've noticed that the water in the humidifier is almost gone compared to half empty and I feel lousy. Could it be that I need to turn down my humidifier to a lower setting or is it that my ...
by handee3
Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: s8 escape humidifier
Replies: 1
Views: 693

s8 escape humidifier

Based on 8 hrs sleep, my s8 escape humidifier uses different amount of distilled water each night. Sometimes there is hardly any water left. I use a ultra mirage II nasal mask with a chin strap. Could it be that the mask leaks too much or that the pressure is off, or could it be something else? Than...
by handee3
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PROVIGIL
Replies: 8
Views: 1367

I had a 2nd sleep study and that night i had a PERFECT night sleep. Even though days before and days after I had some apneas and some snoring with the cpap. She said she was going by those results so she gave me Provigil. I am however starting to try different full face masks(1st mask leaks too much...
by handee3
Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: PROVIGIL
Replies: 8
Views: 1367

PROVIGIL

I've been having mixed results with my cpap therapy, so my Doc. gives me Provigil. Took my first 200mg pill and ended up napping twice today. Don't feel any difference. I was planning on only taking it on days I need it. Do I have to take this on continious days to feel any results or should this wo...
by handee3
Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What data is retrieved from s8 smart card?
Replies: 4
Views: 1162

What data is retrieved from s8 smart card?

I use a s8 escape cpap machine with a smart card. I downloaded the info and mailed it in last week. What info is on this card? Can I download it myself? The Doctor won't tell me much, like it's a big secret. Am I entitled to see ALL results of All tests and have copies made for myself?...thanks a bu...
by handee3
Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: wife says still snoring a little after 7 weeks on cpap
Replies: 9
Views: 1735

wife says still snoring a little after 7 weeks on cpap

It's been 7 weeks and i still feel horrible. My wife says I'm still snoring a little bit. They are going to retest me. The Doc. says that maybe #9 is not high enough. I'm getting very frustrated and down. Has anyone had to be retested because they were still snoring? Thanks for your support....
by handee3
Sat May 17, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: lightheadedness
Replies: 4
Views: 1220

lightheadedness

Does anyone or did anyone have alot of lightheadedness because of their apnea? I've been complaining about this for years to my Doctor and they have checked almost everything. The last thing they checked of course was a sleep study. Still have it, I'm wondering if it will go away eventually by using...
by handee3
Sat May 17, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 3rd night with cpap...on the right track?
Replies: 7
Views: 1362

3rd night with cpap...on the right track?

Only been using the cpap for 3 nights now. 1st 2 nights weren't good, but last night I actually slept really good. Probally the best in a very long time. But I feel the same physically, very tired and sluggish. I've been out of work and going back very soon and want to get back to a fairly "normal l...
by handee3
Thu May 15, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ambien and apnea
Replies: 8
Views: 1939

ambien and apnea

I just started using my cpap machine. I've been having insomnia off and on for a year now and take ambien almost every night. Am I defeating the purpose of the cpap by taking this? I would like to stop taking it. Any thoughts or experiences? Thanks