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by efpat
Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with Respironics Machine and Promptcare in NJ
Replies: 0
Views: 872

Help with Respironics Machine and Promptcare in NJ

A few months ago, my Respironics machine stoped working. I took it to Sweden used the right electric plug and it worked fine. When I returned home, it did not work. There was no power to the machine. I tried to get my provider - Promptcare - to fix it. But they could not. Can i get Respironics to fi...
by efpat
Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bad Head Cold and CPAP
Replies: 2
Views: 730

Bad Head Cold and CPAP

Last night I got a really bad cold. I'm alternating between a very runny and stuffed nose. I use a nose mask. I put in on last night and quickly stopped because I could not breath. I spent the day today at home mostly sleeping in my easy chair in the family room. No CPAP. Anyone have suggestions? I ...
by efpat
Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can't Get More than 4-5 Hours
Replies: 39
Views: 8092

Re: Can't Get More than 4-5 Hours

Debjax, THanks for the reply. What cardiac symptoms improved. I have myopathy with a EF that has ranged from 25-40. It improved with regular CPAP and I am trying to see if it gets better now that I am using CPAP regularly again. efpat
by efpat
Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can't Get More than 4-5 Hours
Replies: 39
Views: 8092

Re: Can't Get More than 4-5 Hours

Jay, Thanks to you and the other helpful replies. I ignored the silly distractions. Even though I've been involved with CPAP for a while, I realize I dont' know very much. I've been dealing with, and learning a lot about some other health problems. Now its time to focus on this one. By the way, I us...
by efpat
Thu Feb 05, 2009 5:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can't Get More than 4-5 Hours
Replies: 39
Views: 8092

Can't Get More than 4-5 Hours

I was diagnosed with apnea about 4 years ago. I started on CPAP using a Resmed machine and nose mask. Like many, that first night was a miracle. I slept about 7 hours and woke up rested for the first time in a decade. I kept using the maching for about 2-3 years. During that time I was not 100% comp...