My primary care doc sent me for a sleep study. I never did see the sleep doc, which surprised me

I would love to see some data on how many people that are tested for apnea are determined NOT to have it. Seems like if you get the test, you have it - which makes me think it is the new popular condition in the medical field.

I had the same experience -- after about a month my numbers were in a good place and I felt better. Then, although still 100% compliant, I begin to feel exhausted again. I experimented with various masks, and finally got the Quattro FX. At first it was great, but then began leaking. So I switched to...

Sometimes it gets a bit sweaty between my face and the interface, so I ordered the pad-a-cheek cloth piece that goes in between my face and my mask (can't remember what it is called). I'll try it tonight for the first time! Hope it reduces the dampness.

Yup -- I've had ants show up in my tank. YUK!

Prayers for both of you. You both are in my thoughts and my heart.

katcw

How is this different from the Pad A Cheek mask liner (other than it costs less). How do you keep it in place?

I hope it turns out that there are fewer leaks with the liner when you are lying down. I ordered a liner that is due here today or tomorrow. Did yours work out?

I've been at this more than two years, and rarely have had more than a few nights that I wasn't frequently awakened by leaks. RT fitted my Quattro FX so it worked great -- for two weeks, and now I can't get it to stay sealed. Discouraging. Yes, I am better off with CPAP, when it works, but it works ...

yes.

Which is better: Sleeping through the night (or maybe waking up once) or waking up every 1.5 hours throughout the night? The first is without the mask, and the latter is with.

Once you get the new headgear, do give the FX another chance. Watch the video on how to put it on - that makes a huge difference. Also, my RT told me to really tighten down the straps, which made things better. Best of luck to you both!

Thanks, Physicsbob, I'll have to try that (once I get it running again -- installing Natty Narwhal messed everything up!). And thanks to the rest of you for your suggestions. My Mac is an old MacMini, so I think the Linux answer will be the best option once its problems are solved.

Phooey! What alternatives do I have, other than buying a "new" XP computer?

Good morning! I've been using encore viewer to see my data, using an Infineer card reader with my Windows XP computer. However, that computer is on its last legs. Has anyone yet found a driver and software so I can use the card reader either on my Mac or my Linux Ubuntu machine? I know about Onkor, ...