I was diagnosed with sever sleep apnea in 11/2008 having both obstructive and central apnea. In 2010 I was diagnosed with a spur at C5-C6. I ended up with a fusion. It cleared up my pain in my neck, shoulder and down my are. It did nothing for my sleep apnea. I my case it appeared to have no influen...

http://www.pur-sleep.com/products/prodDetails.asp?pID=63&category=13 You can also make one similar to this yourself. Get 2 GBC BadgeMates Translucent Carabiner Badge Reels or brand of your choice. 2 Velcro cable ties and I use 2 command hooks as I have better luck with them at 2 different points fo...

I was preliminarily diagnosed with sleep apnea when in the hospital for pneumonia and every time I feel asleep my O2 stats would drop to the low 70's or less. During my titration study without oxygen using BiPAP I still drooped into the low 70's. I suffer from COPD and have been on oxygen 24/7 for o...

Thanks Pugsy for your reply and your PM reply. Being a computer geek I have all versions on windows installed. XP, Vista, Windows 7 and 8 in both 32 and 64 bit and more. I'm a network systems engineer and had my own consulting business for over 25 years before getting sick and unable to work 3 1/2 y...

I'm wondering if the data capabilities for for the Respironics BiPAP ST Grey are worth purchasing a card reader. I know some machines have poor recording capabilities and haven't been able to determine if the model I have is good or bad. The built in readings without data card leave much to be desir...

You can also make your own from a Velcro cable strap and a clip from a name badge. Use the type with the clear plastic loop with a snap and feed it through the slot on the Velcro. Come out just like the purchased ones. Here is the link to the type of name badge clip I used: http://www.staples.com/St...

I found out I had COPD and sleep apnea almost 3 years while in the hospital for a sever case of pneumonia that landed me in the respiratory care unit for 12 days. I left the hospital on oxygen 24/7 and with a BiPAP ST machine. I also suffer from allergy induced asthma. I've been using distilled wate...

I've been using a Ultra Mirage II nasal mask for about 2 years. Keep having the forehead support break so I am looking to see if I can find another mask that's as comfortable without the weak support. I've tried the Mirage Softgel and while if fits well and doesn't leak it feels to heavy on my face ...

Hi Deano, I'm defiantly above 20. I'm on a BiPAP ST at 26/18/8(BPM). The ST machines are the only ones that go high enough for my needs. I have both central and obstructive apnea. I had a problem with my machine last month as had to use a standard BiPAP with a maximum pressure of 25 until they got a...

DSM I do have GERD. Luckily it's very well controlled. It was caught early and medication has prevented it form getting worse. The sinus and respiratory problems where present since I was a child and long before weight became an issue. I'm working on loosing weight but it's a slow process with my li...

Yes I'm over weight. I'm 6' and 270 lbs now but I've lost about 35 lbs since I was first diagnosed a little over a year ago. I found out I had SA by accident. Around Thanksgiving 2008 I had what I thought was a sinus infection and a flair up of my Asama. I ended up in the ER and found out I actually...

Hi All, After having my titration study my DME set me up with a Respironics Synchrony ST set in S mode with IPAP of 26 and EPAP of 18. I've been using it in S mode since July. I just received a copy of my study report on Monday which show a recommendation that I use BiPAP ST mode. I also suffer from...

Hello, I'm new to the forums. I was diagnosed with SA a little over a year ago. I ended up in the hospital with pneumonia and while there found I I had SA when every time I feel asleep my O2 levels dropped. I also was diagnosed with COPD and have been on oxygen since. After I had the Titration study...