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by time2sleep
Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Time to Hold Sleep Doctors, DMEs and Sleep Labs Accountable
Replies: 33
Views: 5136

Re: Time to Hold Sleep Doctors, DMEs and Sleep Labs Accountable

I think being able to have recommendations from other people that have sleep apnea is a great idea. One place to go to check out all available doctors. I wish I would have had something like this when I first started looking for doctors to treat my OSA. I was wondering if it includes DME's? I could ...
by time2sleep
Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Talk to me about APAPs
Replies: 11
Views: 2808

Re: Talk to me about APAPs

I have a ResMed S8 Autoset II, and love it. I have the EPR set at 2 and run it on auto with the settings at 8-12.I do have the software and like being able to read the detailed graphs, the summary graphs, etc. I read the LED data each morning just to make sure my numbers are good. I use the humidifi...
by time2sleep
Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT I had a triple bypass yesterday.(complete)
Replies: 18
Views: 3244

Re: OT I had a triple bypass yesterday.(complete)

Great accomplishment! We also live in Colorado, my husband has done a lot of mountain trail running. He was wondering how you manage to drag your CPAP along on the overnight outdoor adventures. I am sorry if you have already answered this question, I am new to the forum. Thanks, and keep on keepin' ...
by time2sleep
Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Support Pillow?
Replies: 18
Views: 2988

Re: CPAP Support Pillow?

I bought the Oxygen Pillow. I know how horribly expensive it is....I mean who in their right mind spends that much for a pillow? I bought it knowing that if it wasn't what worked for me I could return it. I used it for about 4 days before I decided to keep it. It isn't a big dramatic difference from...
by time2sleep
Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Support Pillow?
Replies: 18
Views: 2988

Re: CPAP Support Pillow?

Did you find that the buckwheat pillow was "noisy"? I used one once and every time I turned over the sound was awful, but I imagine they have impoved the pillow since it first came out.
by time2sleep
Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HI vs AI?
Replies: 4
Views: 1350

Re: HI vs AI?

THANK YOU sooooo much for all the good info!
by time2sleep
Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: camping with CPAP
Replies: 6
Views: 1385

Re: camping with CPAP

We are going camping at the end of the month as well, so I appreciate your post. Is this machine a self-contained battery? Is it expensive?
by time2sleep
Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HI vs AI?
Replies: 4
Views: 1350

Re: HI vs AI?

Thanks. I see your point about oxygen reduction no matter what the event. I appreciate your insight.
by time2sleep
Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Support Pillow?
Replies: 18
Views: 2988

Re: CPAP Support Pillow?

I know, it is super, crazy expensive. I only ( ) paid about $140-ish for it. I justified the cost because I have my head on it for 7-8 hours every night of my life so it should be something that was a good quality product. I also have neck and shoulder problems and this pillow seems to help. I had t...
by time2sleep
Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I can do this now because of cpap. How about you?
Replies: 10
Views: 1776

Re: I can do this now because of cpap. How about you?

I started working out again in the mornings 5 days a week, I don't automatically drop into the chair in front of the TV after work.

Great cake....almost a shame to eat it! Happy birthday to your little man.
by time2sleep
Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HI vs AI?
Replies: 4
Views: 1350

HI vs AI?

I am a newbie and as I understand it AI refers to the number of apneas per hour and a good number is under 1.0. HI is the number of partial hypopneas per hour and a good number is under 2.4. I have been on OSA therapy since early April. I write down the readings from my LED screen most mornings, so ...
by time2sleep
Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Support Pillow?
Replies: 18
Views: 2988

Re: CPAP Support Pillow?

I use The Oxygen Pillow made for sleep apnea. It looks like a regular pillow but on the inside it has a hole for your head ,and the sides have slits so the pillow pulls away from your face.It very subtly rolls your head out. It doesn't have that foam/plastic smell either. I use a Swift LT for Her wi...
by time2sleep
Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: POLL: Weight gain/loss and cpap therapy
Replies: 28
Views: 6889

Re: POLL: Weight gain/loss and cpap therapy

Great article! I always felt like OSA was my "punishment" for being 40 pounds overweight.
by time2sleep
Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Questions for those with asthma
Replies: 33
Views: 9986

Re: Questions for those with asthma

I was recently diagnosed with asthma. I am fortunate to go to Natl Jewish Hospital in Denver which is known for asthma research and treatment. I was given Asthmanex, which is an inhaled steroid powder which I use in the am. Then I have Proventil with a spacer to use for emergencies. I now know why I...
by time2sleep
Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nexium
Replies: 21
Views: 4680

Re: Nexium

I have GERD and have taken Nexium for 4 years. If I miss a dose in the am I am in serious pain by 10:00 am. I would like to switch to something else, but am sort of scared to try. I don't have hip or joint pain. What else would be the same as Nexium without the side effects? Thanks for the info thou...