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by GaryG
Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed S9 = 0.0 AHI
Replies: 16
Views: 3130

Re: Resmed S9 = 0.0 AHI

Wow. A night of 0.0 AHI is like pitching a no-hitter in baseball! That's great. Now go for another night!
by GaryG
Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Forum Suggestion - Topic Sections
Replies: 236
Views: 24344

Re: Forum Suggestion - Topic Sections

The forum is great as it is. However, for organizational folks who would like categories - please visit the CPAP Wiki at wiki/index.php/Main_Page
by GaryG
Sat Mar 06, 2010 5:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Post your favorite mask
Replies: 65
Views: 11157

Re: Post your favorite mask

Is there a good FF mask for someone with nose bridge issues.... SU, it doesn't work for everyone, but I've had good experience with the Sleep Comfort Care Pad. I've been using with my Activa for months with great success. Eliminated the nasty nose bridge sore for me. https://www.cpap.com/productpag...
by GaryG
Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Post your favorite mask
Replies: 65
Views: 11157

Re: Post your favorite mask

Activa Nasal Mask. Get better results with it as well. Most comfortable for me.
by GaryG
Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Good Experience at CPAP.com
Replies: 2
Views: 832

Good Experience at CPAP.com

Well, I've been pretty happy with my Activa LT over the past few months. I even tried a few days going back to APAP from 9.6-11.6 but then just switched back to CPAP 10.6. More restful sleep for me. Anyway, all of a sudden, last night, I couldn't get a seal on the mask. What to do. Panic panic. Well...
by GaryG
Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hubby Had Emergency Surgery!
Replies: 153
Views: 20773

Re: Hubby Had Emergency Surgery!

Dori, I've been away awhile, and yes my prayers go out to Mike and you. And don't even look at the numbers from the hospital. And in fact, don't worry if the numbers don't go down for a bit even while home. You shoulda seen my numbers for the week after I dropped my kid off at college for the first ...
by GaryG
Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: anyone know of a quick fix?
Replies: 6
Views: 1499

Re: anyone know of a quick fix?

I use a hosecover. But while I was waiting for it to come, I placed as much of the hose as I can under my blanket, which can act to insulate it just a bit. Give it a try. Its cheap, and it does work somewhat.
by GaryG
Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: nose sores - ugly subject
Replies: 24
Views: 21422

Re: nose sores - ugly subject

Yeah, I'm waiting for a Respironics FitLife total face mask to come in at my DME's office. I need to totally avoid my nose (15 days off CPAP it got so bad). There is also a Total Face Mask by Respironics- a one size fits all. The FitLife comes in small and large. Good luck. Mary Z. Mary, I experime...
by GaryG
Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Fiasco
Replies: 14
Views: 2821

Re: Full Face Fiasco

The cushion cuts across my upper lip. I have had to notch out the inner silicone so it doesn't cut the bottom of my nose while still resting on my upper lip. I guess I don't have enough space between my nose and my lip. If I tighten the bottom just enough for the cushion to make contact with my fac...
by GaryG
Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full Face Fiasco
Replies: 14
Views: 2821

Re: Full Face Fiasco

I've tried many a full face mask and never found one that wouldn't stop leaking long enough for me to fall asleep. They just don't fit the contours of my face. The Activa LT hurts, but if I hold my head perfectly still it won't leak for as long as I don't move. If my head falls to the side, it pops...
by GaryG
Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Keeping a log
Replies: 14
Views: 4683

Re: Keeping a log

From the software, at least in ResScan, there is a Notes Section. I jot down notes there as to how clear my nostrils are in the AM, what mask I was using, if I changed anything, how I felt, what I ate if unusual, etc. Over time is can be very helpful.
by GaryG
Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A couple of days with RemZzz's (a review of sorts)
Replies: 25
Views: 33890

Re: A couple of days with RemZzz's (a review of sorts)

I've just ordered a sample pack as i am fighting middle of the night leaks with my quattro and i have a huge sore on my nose through over tightening the straps I was disappointed this mask is not working for me right now as i purchased it after an unsuccessful month on the Swift Lt and chin straps....
by GaryG
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: APAP vs. CPAP mode
Replies: 19
Views: 4954

Re: APAP vs. CPAP mode

LinkC wrote: Bottom line: It's pretty much a personal choice. You can get adequate therapy with either.
Agree. I was an APAPer until I experimented with CPAP, and have found a sweet spot. But I'm sure down the road, I'll try APAP again. Cos I'm a numbers geek and setting it and not tweaking is not fun.
by GaryG
Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NYC A.W.A.K.E. meeting was absolutely amazing tonight!
Replies: 23
Views: 4213

Re: NYC A.W.A.K.E. meeting was absolutely amazing tonight!

I experienced a little discomfort the first night, but its easy to get used to and really opens up the nares. In practice, I haven't noticed much of a difference with it than without it. 1. So which is it Gary? 2. Do you think the Nozovent could be worn with nasal pillows without causing leaks? I t...
by GaryG
Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed S9 coming soon?
Replies: 121
Views: 17900

Re: ResMed S9 coming soon?

I'm in a position where I was just about to spring for the Resmed autoset II to replace my elite II. I'm having alot of trouble sleeping on my back, In fact I cannot sleep on my back at all because I need a higher pressure to do so. However my current pressure of 11 is perfect for side sleeping yei...