Hi there. I was prescribed Xanax several years ago for anxiety. I was nervous about taking it, as you are, but did take it for a couple of years. This was 5 years before I was diagnosed with OSA, so I can't comment on any effect the meds may have had on apnea. But I can tell you that I didn't suffer...

See...in the time it took me to write my longwinded post, the gang has already started to chime in! Maybe I should learn to say less, or type faster.

Hi Bryan, I'm far less knowledgeable about all things CPAP than many here, since I've only been using it since April of this year. But I can tell you that if you're buying the equipment out of pocket, CPAP.COM (the host of this forum) has the best prices. My insurance doesn't cover treatment of apne...

Hey guest, cut DME_Guy some slack. If you read his subsequent posts on this thread, you'll see that he backed off that original statement and confirmed that it is a liability concern, not a legal issue. Everyone is entitled to be wrong sometimes. I give props to DME_Guy for a) labelling himself as s...

I have seen some posts that some sleep Doctor's have resisted writing a prescription for an APAP machine rather than a straight CPAP. Just thought I'd chime in that my doctor had no problem writing me a scrip for an APAP instead of a CPAP. Note - she is not a sleep doc, but my general internist. Wh...

Anyone else here have cats that sleep nearby,who get alot of soothing and comfort with having them near too? Me! My big calico cat has slept on the pillow above my head for as long as I've had her (9 years). She's a spoiled baby and doesn't like changes to her routine. When I started on APAP 7 week...

Did your insurance pay for a sleep study and doctor appointments? If so, what is their reasoning for not covering the costs for your therapy (machine and mask)? Seems a little odd to me. i agree that it makes no sense that your insurance company would pay for an expensive sleep study, go to the tro...

do ya think that i can use my fexible spending account $$$ for this, as it is medical expense not covered by insurance. Yes, it should. I used my FSA to pay for my whole set-up because my insurance does not cover anything related to treatment of sleep disorders. My purchase included a download cabl...

Hi there. This isn't really a response to your question, but I have no experience with te Dreamfit. But I noticed you said you've tried the simple cushion for the CL2. Did you try the nasal pillows? I have the CL2 (it's my only mask, been on APAP for almost 6 weeks). I tried the simple cushion for a...

Very interesting topic! One of the things that made me feel something was wrong with me (medically speaking, anyway) was that I stopped dreaming. Pre-apnea I used to have very vivid dreams that sometimes seemed to last for hours. Often one dream would morph/meld into the next. Very often the dreams ...

With that said, does anybody have any opinions on how I might tolerate an initial pressure of 10 without cflex or epr, keeping in mind that this is all new to me. Hi there. I have only been on xPAP for one month and was also prescribed a pressure of 11cm. I decided to buy an Auto PAP instead of a s...

I would really recommend going on to the Respironics website and using their sizing guide to determine what size is best for you. I originally ordered medium and large because that seemed standard. But the medium was too big, leaked like crazy, and gave me a little sore. After a week I couldn't take...

Hi Laurie/AII, I just wanted to post and tell you about my experience with the CL2. I was torn between ordering the CL2 and Aura, just like you. The reasons I chose the CL2 over the Aura were: 1) I liked that the CL2 offers two interface options (I chose nasal pillows and comfort seal), because to m...

P.S. Here is a link to a really good description of a sleep study that explains all the sensors and electrodes used. It even has pictures.

http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/sleep-bas ... pstudy.htm

Guest was correct - there are lots and lots of sensors that they will attach to you. My sleep study was one month ago today and to be honest, I don't remember a sensor under my nose. What I do remember are several (at least 6) sensors attached to my skull, 2-4 on my chest, a couple on my legs, an ox...