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by Yoda
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: why first half of night no apnea, second half full of apneas
Replies: 46
Views: 7322

Re: why first half of night no apnea, second half full of apneas

I have exactly the same thing experience. Your download could be mine. I asked my sleep doc about it at our last appointment and she said that having more events in the second half was a normal occurrence. Her explanation was that there is more REM sleep in the second part of the night and events ar...
by Yoda
Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Outraged, Hurt, and a Little Scared!
Replies: 16
Views: 2614

Re: Outraged, Hurt, and a Little Scared!

What a bad day. You came to the right place. The people here are caring and helpful. No one likes the idea of the sleep study. I thought I would not sleep and I did not sleep much at all. But, I slept enough to see that something was going on. Regarding your question about medications. Call the slee...
by Yoda
Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dizzy
Replies: 5
Views: 1019

Re: Dizzy

I had a similar problem. I still fight it some. This may be your sinuses. Try sinus irrigation to relieve any fluids behind your ears. Also, you may want to play with your humidification. Some find more humidity increases sinus swelling, some find less works better.

Keep at it!

Cecile
by Yoda
Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mouth taping
Replies: 9
Views: 1680

Re: mouth taping

I found the surgical tape too hard on my skin. Try the gentle paper tape. It might be easier on the skin.

Good luck!

Cecile
by Yoda
Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My dog ate my mask
Replies: 39
Views: 7370

Re: My dog ate my mask

Here is a list of the replacement parts for the swift lt from cpap.com. https://www.cpap.com/productpage-replaceparts/resmed-mirage-swift-lt-nasal-plllow-system.html It does not look like what you need is on the list. You might also be able to use duct tape to make it work until August. Good luck! C...
by Yoda
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie with questions
Replies: 5
Views: 908

Re: Newbie with questions

Welcome Sleepy Smiley!

DME stands for Durable Medical Equipment. It is the name for the businesses that provide medical equipment (your cpap stuff).

I don't know about your other questions. Perhaps one of the experienced folks on the board will come along and answer.

Good luck!
by Yoda
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mouth taping
Replies: 9
Views: 1680

Re: mouth taping

What kind of tape are you using? Is the rash where the tape was? If it is a contact rash, the type of tape may make a difference. Just change. Another way to make the tape less damaging to your skin is to put milk of magnesia on your skin and let it dry before applying the tape. It makes the tape co...
by Yoda
Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I'm Tired...
Replies: 9
Views: 1482

Re: I'm Tired...

Welcome Bill, You have come to the right place. (I love your screen name!) The cpap sleep study showed just 2 'events' per hour so I assume I'm near that at home too. Don't assume anything. Check your data. As cflame1 suggests, if you have listed the correct CPAP you have a data capable machine. Whe...
by Yoda
Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasonex and nasal irrigation
Replies: 4
Views: 4604

Nasonex and nasal irrigation

Hi, I know a lot of you use these products to help clear out the nasal passages. How soon after the nasal irrigation should I use the Nasonex? Do you use the Nasonex right after the irrigation or at different times of the day. I should have asked the doctor, but I did not. She said to use both, but ...
by Yoda
Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: WHAT IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE TAPE?
Replies: 5
Views: 1075

Re: WHAT IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE TAPE?

I use the gentle paper tape. It works well and will reseal when I pull it loose from the side to drink from a straw.
by Yoda
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Almost a month. Getting better!
Replies: 1
Views: 654

Re: Almost a month. Getting better!

Yea! Congrats on such good results!
by Yoda
Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Smartcard Readers
Replies: 8
Views: 2164

Re: Smartcard Readers

I recently purchased the encore viewer software and card reader as a package for $135. You can, too.
by Yoda
Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Woo made it through my first night!
Replies: 6
Views: 1085

Re: Woo made it through my first night!

Yea! You are right about this site. The people here are very generous with their knowledge. Good luck tonight!
by Yoda
Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Finally Some Consistent Results!
Replies: 3
Views: 766

Re: Finally Some Consistent Results!

Good for you! We all have to find what works. I am still working on getting consistent results...
by Yoda
Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP and hearing loss help
Replies: 4
Views: 1238

Re: CPAP and hearing loss help

Pretty scary indeed! I don't have any ideas, but you did the right thing scheduling an appointment with the ENT! Perhaps someone else here has experienced something similar.

Good luck!