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by Sly
Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pulling Mask Off Every Night :(
Replies: 12
Views: 1842

Re: Pulling Mask Off Every Night :(

panic attackss are quite common for new users, it helps to lie comfortably and relaxed in bed, and to take deep slow breaths, using full air pressure, dont use the ramp, you may need a chinstrap with a FF mask, set loose so you can open mouth slightly but not so you can 'open wide' and so break the...
by Sly
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pulling Mask Off Every Night :(
Replies: 12
Views: 1842

Re: Pulling Mask Off Every Night :(

Thanks to all for your time and replies!! All very good info. I'll try to tape thing and see If I can do that without any type of mild panic attack because I can't open and breath...but If it can keep my mouth "mostly" shut and still breath, that would decrease the amount of dryness I'm sure. I migh...
by Sly
Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pulling Mask Off Every Night :(
Replies: 12
Views: 1842

Re: Pulling Mask Off Every Night :(

bonjour wrote:Could you post a chart showing this event?
Sorry, I don't have my software yet...but as soon as I get it I will be learning that ASAP!!
by Sly
Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pulling Mask Off Every Night :(
Replies: 12
Views: 1842

Pulling Mask Off Every Night :(

This is getting frustrating. I sleep with my mouth open or slightly open and after putting on my mask and finally drifting off to sleep, about 2-3 hours into it I wake up with a SEVERE case of cotton mouth. Lips, tongue, gums...etc all dry. I thought about taping or getting a chin strap, but when I ...
by Sly
Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is the Software worth buying??
Replies: 8
Views: 2155

Re: Is the Software worth buying??

Thanks for all the responses!!! Looks like I need to get it.
by Sly
Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is the Software worth buying??
Replies: 8
Views: 2155

Is the Software worth buying??

Just curious if the card reader and software was worth buying?? Does it really show valuable info that will help?


Thanks,
Sly
by Sly
Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long from sleep study to getting Cpap?
Replies: 51
Views: 31404

Re: How long from sleep study to getting Cpap?

Hi Lisa, Sorry you're having a rough time. I called the Sleep Study Hospital, they sent me to my Dr. on Friday June 12. He sent the orders to the Hospital and they called me on June 15th and was able to snag a cancellation and was in that night. I slept for 3 hours, the came in and said they needed ...
by Sly
Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Question on my Mask
Replies: 4
Views: 841

Re: Newbie Question on my Mask

Thanks spitintheocean, I appreciate your response. I need to learn more about all my equipment. GEEZ!!! I feel like there's way to much "awake" pressure. I need to set the ramp pressure I guess.

Thanks!!
by Sly
Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Question on my Mask
Replies: 4
Views: 841

Re: Newbie Question on my Mask

Thanks Jules....up on further inspection...it is NOT coming from the hole in the dial, but holes on the bridge of the nose area.....thanks!!!
by Sly
Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie Question on my Mask
Replies: 4
Views: 841

Newbie Question on my Mask

Hi, I'm a newbie here and have been reading for about a week. What a great place!!! I just got my machine, etc today and have a question ALREADY. The Mask I have is the ReMed Mirage Quattro Full Face. I'm a little confused about the adjustable knob on the forehead rest. It CONSTANTLY blows air out o...