Does anyone know of a good source for 1/2 AA (3.6V) batteries? I'd like to stock up on a reasonable number of them so I can track my SpO2 levels every night for the next few months. The ones I've purchased so far show half charge after the first few minutes of use. I'm concerned that they may have b...

It actually does sound more like surf than Darth Vader, but I'd still prefer silence. I recall that my second sleep study (when I was connected to a CPAP) was a much quieter experience. Last night, I tried placing the machine on the floor (on carpet) and it was quieter, although still noisier than I...

I'd prefer to buy the equipment online and save money, but my insurance company will only pay 70% online versus 90% for a contracted DME. Thanks to the kickbacks the insurance company gets from the contracted DME (in the form a price increase for me and a reduction for the insurance company), I win...

I've spent two nights with a Respironics Series M Auto A-Flex machine (operating in CPAP mode with C-Flex at 12 cm H2O) and a nasal mask. I awoke after two hours with painful bloating. I had to remove the system and sit upright for several minutes before belching to relieve the pressure. Before head...

For those who are curious, here's the outcome: After a bit of back and forth with my doctor, she agreed to change my prescription to an M Series Auto with A-Flex. I picked it up on Friday (with no hassle from DME) and have been using it for a couple of nights now. I also ordered a recording oximeter...

I would suggest a script written with the words "Auto CPAP of patient's choice" will permit the DME to provide any brand auto machine. Not that another brand is a bad machine but I didn't see that listed in your posts. At the very least prepare to debate with your DME unless you plan to buy online....