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by smurf
Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: resmed S8 autoset
Replies: 8
Views: 1728

Re: resmed S8 autoset

Michelle, Don't get the S8 Autoset. Get the new S8 Autoset II. It has an upgraded software algorithm that assist the EPR to work better. It is the newest and latest model. Andreab, I agree with the idea of settings. Leave them alone. I have an AutoSet II and have full access to the clinician menu. H...
by smurf
Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just had my 1st sleep study
Replies: 7
Views: 1312

Re: Just had my 1st sleep study

Try sleeping on your side until you get 'hosed'. That will help keep the the tongue off of the back of the throat. Some people have also tried having your bed slightly elevated at a angle to help out. Get as educated as much as possible NOW!!!! This is the time to know something about Sleep Apnea an...
by smurf
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Untreated sleep apnea and antidepressants
Replies: 59
Views: 9492

Re: Untreated sleep apnea and antidepressants

Still being a newbie here, I am concerned about some of the advice given here at the forum. Some people that are very veteran here have very stong opinions about what they know. I also believe that in most cases some of the veterans know more than a lot of the health professionals in sleep apnea iss...
by smurf
Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Rescan 3.5?
Replies: 7
Views: 1854

Re: Rescan 3.5?

Yes i had the same question when I was shopping. I called them and found the man to be very nice and he assured me that he had the latest 3.5 version. I got it 3 days later via USPS priority mail and have been happy with my purchase.....
by smurf
Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Rescan 3.5?
Replies: 7
Views: 1854

Re: Rescan 3.5?

Yes, the lastest software verion for ResScan is 3.5. I found mine at http://www.thecpapshop.com for $175. You also have to get a smart card reader for another $69. $244 total layout for getting set up to look at your data. I found it to be expensive, but worth it....
by smurf
Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: No sleep study and I bought a CPAP!
Replies: 18
Views: 3018

Re: No sleep study and I bought a CPAP!

There are soooo many things they look at when doing a sleep study. You need to know way too many things before starting therapy!!!! Please stop now and go get tested. Your life depends on it!!!!!!
by smurf
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Where to sell barely used Remstar Auto w/ A-flex
Replies: 35
Views: 5898

Re: Where to sell barely used Remstar Auto w/ A-flex

Yes, I would like you to try out the Respironics Comfort Gel full face mask, the Mirage Liberty Full face mask with nasal pillows, and the Hybrid full face mask. I have tried the first two and awaiting the Hybrid. I have been working with my DME and have a 14 day trial period with each without havin...
by smurf
Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie first night with data capable machine
Replies: 6
Views: 1241

Re: Newbie first night with data capable machine

WOW...I am coming off my first night on a CPAP, ever, on a data capable machine (ResMed AutoSet II). My AHI = 4.6 - AI = 0 - HI = 4.6. I am set up just as the doctor perscribed = 14 on pressure on straight CPAP mode and turned off the ramp and EPR so I could get the full meal deal and try to get use...
by smurf
Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Greetings
Replies: 16
Views: 3273

Re: Newbie Greetings

Welcome on board to the board.....Hope you don't get too bored....I, too, am a newbie and have yet to get my xPaP. But have learned a ton on the under the 'Our Wisdom' yellow light bulb up at the top of the screen. I also have been told that I will like the xPaP because I will get a greats nights re...
by smurf
Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Side Sleeper looking for mask suggestions
Replies: 13
Views: 2282

Re: Side Sleeper looking for mask suggestions

Thanks for the suggestions all. It is pretty obvious that trying out the one for me is the way to go. Not knowing because I haven't got their yet, Can you use different headgear with different brand masks to make it work any better?
by smurf
Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Side Sleeper looking for mask suggestions
Replies: 13
Views: 2282

Side Sleeper looking for mask suggestions

Hello all. I am diagnosed and not yet treated. I have been to the first sleep study and was told that I had 39 apneas in about 393 minutes of the test and a ton of hyponeas. My AHI is 43.7. I am a mouth breather. I went to my sleep titration study and was told by the tech. my pressure was 14. I am n...
by smurf
Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How REFRESHING! A Doc Who Says "I Don't Know"
Replies: 17
Views: 2172

Re: How REFRESHING! A Doc Who Says "I Don't Know"

Yea for you!!! Honest is the best.....

Just want to know that the advise I see from Slinky is best. I saw a lot of her posts the first time I started looking around and found her to be very calming and matter of fact. Thanks for all the infomation SLINKY!!!!!
by smurf
Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dumb therory question
Replies: 22
Views: 4320

Re: Dumb therory question

I'm in!!!!! Pictures, I love Pictures......
by smurf
Sat Sep 13, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How did you end up with the XPap you have?
Replies: 92
Views: 9511

Re: How did you end up with the XPap you have?

The other newbie on the block chiming in here.......I have read what a lot of people have said (especially like reading what Slinky has to say) and decided I want the ResMed AutoSet II and toys to go along with. I then found all the DMEs in my area and visited each one. I found a lot of difference i...