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by BlueMax
Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Extension cord for travel . . .
Replies: 3
Views: 1554

Re: Extension cord for travel . . .

You may want to verify this before spending your hard-earned money on an extension cord. If I understand correctly and according to ResMed, all you really need is a plug adaptor. Here's what ResMed writes on their website under International Travel: International Travel ResMed PAP devices run on vir...
by BlueMax
Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I just finished my first night with CPAP.need encouragement
Replies: 16
Views: 3200

Re: I just finished my first night with CPAP.need encouragement

Hang in there big guy. We've all been through what you're presently experiencing in some sort of way.

Once you've chosen a suitable mask and found the "ideal" sleeping position, you'll start sleeping like an infant.

~Andy
by BlueMax
Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Where to place the CPAP Machine?
Replies: 22
Views: 4918

Re: Where to place the CPAP Machine?

A few weeks ago, I decided to forego the "hospital look" of storing my machine, hose and mask on top of my night table as the clutter of telephone as well as clock radio and desk lamp was just too much. I emptied my top drawer that I previously used for my socks and drilled a hole in the back of the...
by BlueMax
Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Obsession with distilled water
Replies: 39
Views: 7039

Re: Obsession with distilled water

After conducting a search, I came across this older post as I wanted to know what all the hype was about using distilled water in our humidifiers. Some of you have stated that you re-use your humidifier's distilled water from the night before and simply top it off as the water level diminishes. If t...
by BlueMax
Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does Vinegar Really Disinfect?
Replies: 8
Views: 13803

Re: Does Vinegar Really Disinfect?

At three weeks strong using my CPAP, I have not yet had the "pleasure" of rinsing/washing my water tank with the mfr's recommended mixture of vinegar and water. For those that have, do you feel like you're eating salad when you sleep?
by BlueMax
Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving to those in Canada
Replies: 5
Views: 1296

Re: Happy Thanksgiving to those in Canada

For one week, prior to going to bed, journal 5 things that happened that day that you are grateful for. Some days you will have to stretch to find five. Maybe you got a good parking spot. Maybe you saw a pretty flower. Maybe you had a great cup of coffee. Maybe something you’ve dreamed of came true...
by BlueMax
Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How much sleep before you felt better?
Replies: 11
Views: 2136

Re: How much sleep before you felt better?

I have not done that since making the relationship with my little bedside friend. So true. This was another obstacle that I found very hard to overcome. In the very beginning of my CPAP experience, going to bed at night took much energy as I'd walk into the room and see the blasted thing glowing gr...