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by drmgrl
Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Needing Help
Replies: 11
Views: 1497

Re: Newbie Needing Help

And Ruby, I forgot one more thing: document everything!! You'll be glad you did!
by drmgrl
Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Needing Help
Replies: 11
Views: 1497

Re: Newbie Needing Help

Welcome, Ruby Vee! Well, you’re on your way, since you’ve found this forum. Like you, I, too, am new to this CPAP business, and yes, it is very overwhelming. However, you will learn so much from the experienced people here. I have found a lot of encouragement and now believe I will actually be able ...
by drmgrl
Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift II vs. Swift LT
Replies: 14
Views: 2456

Re: Swift II vs. Swift LT

Well, I'm new to all of this CPAP business, and I've never tried the Swift II, but I just received my Swift LT in the mail yesterday. Just a little more info., for what it's worth... I strapped it on last night, had a very brief issue with keeping my mouth closed at first (kept wanting to puff breat...
by drmgrl
Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie’s Sorry Sleepless Saga...
Replies: 9
Views: 1542

Re: Newbie’s Sorry Sleepless Saga...

Thanks for the encouragement, Dixieblue12. I'm looking forward to learning all I can!
by drmgrl
Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 4 years on CPAP, and still dealing with sleep hygiene issues
Replies: 28
Views: 4131

Re: 4 years on CPAP, and still dealing with sleep hygiene issues

Hi, CollegeGirl, I’m new to this forum and noticed your post about the late nights. (It was your Hypothyroidism that caught my eye). Rested Gal said: But all that said, CG, I can't help but think that your sleep is not the lone culprit in how you feel. How often are they checking your thyroid levels...
by drmgrl
Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sinus Surgery Happens TODAY
Replies: 9
Views: 1395

Re: Sinus Surgery Happens TODAY

Just read your post, 5aces. Hope all went well, today. I'll be praying that it was a success, and that you heal quickly. I had septoplasty and a sinusectomy several years ago. It took a little while for the swelling and inflammation inside my nose to go down (even though the outside began to look "n...
by drmgrl
Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie’s Sorry Sleepless Saga...
Replies: 9
Views: 1542

Re: Newbie’s Sorry Sleepless Saga...

Thank you so much, kteague, and Rested Gal for your helpful responses! It felt so good to vent (could you tell?) But I definitely will be looking into the great information you've shared (although I admit, I'm a little tired already just thinking about all that I have to learn!). But grateful for th...
by drmgrl
Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie’s Sorry Sleepless Saga...
Replies: 9
Views: 1542

Newbie’s Sorry Sleepless Saga...

New to the forum and first- time blogger here…half asleep, and it may get sort of long, but here goes…fall of 2007, after many years of various annoying health issues, I was dx with OSA and rx the resmed compact s8 with humidaire 3i. The mask is the Nasal Aire II cannula-style with standard headgear...