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by Dan on CPAP
Sun May 27, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Service needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1751

Re: Service needed

Thanks for the suggestions. I unplugged, cleaned filter. Nothing worked, however, I removed the humidifier and blew back into the machine and it statrted working. Hope it works until Tuesday. The folks on this site continue to be so helpful. Too late for plan B - present. Surely have to look into an...
by Dan on CPAP
Sun May 27, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Service needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1751

Service needed

Help, My ReMstar Plus C-flex stop supplying air early this morning and I cant get it to go back on. Error message "service needed". nothing is open until tuesday, how do I sleep without it. Been on this machine for a few years now...
by Dan on CPAP
Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Flying with CPAP
Replies: 21
Views: 4212

Re: Flying with CPAP

Thanks for all the replies and threads. I should've included that the flight is a red eye flight to meet a cruise ship out of Flordia. I will keep all informed of my CPAP Flight adventure....
by Dan on CPAP
Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Flying with CPAP
Replies: 21
Views: 4212

Flying with CPAP

Anyone fly with CPAP recently? If so,
- where did you plug in?
- was it weird with strangers around
I'm taking a 6 hr flight next month (overnight) and I always sleep on planes, 1st time since CPAP. Please give me your experiences
by Dan on CPAP
Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: UARS treatment and anxiety
Replies: 18
Views: 6853

Re: UARS treatment and anxiety

I had anxiety issues associated with my diagnoses and initial CPAP therapy. I researched and self prescribed 450mg of Valerian root (2 a Day), 1000mg fish oil (1 a day) and self medicated myself to sleep with Melatonin 3mg, Kava Tea and Tylenol simply sleep for the first 3 to 4 weeks of acclamation ...
by Dan on CPAP
Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: please help, im scared to death!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3708

Re: please help, im scared to death!!!

Scared to Death, I resembled many of your symptoms and was also scared of the unknown(s) that resulted in weight increase, border line Diabetes and panic attacks that I never experienced before being diagnosed with sleep apnea. Good thing for me, I finally took my Doctors advise after five years of ...
by Dan on CPAP
Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Still hate my CPAP
Replies: 26
Views: 6825

Re: Still hate my CPAP

Jaime, we've been on the same journey for the same amount of time. I had the same issues, but gave into the mask after two weeks with the help of sleep aids ( 1 to 2 over the counter Tylenol sleeping pills, 2 capsules 450mg of Valerian root before bed time and a cup of Kava tea was the best combinat...
by Dan on CPAP
Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: hate going to bed
Replies: 17
Views: 3335

Re: hate going to bed

Jamie, I received allot of help from this site to get over my first day to present, which is now 21 days. I was having anxiety issues and panic attacks as the sun went down (dreading my CPAP FF mask/treatment). I never used the ramp function, as it felt like I didn't get enough air. However, the ful...
by Dan on CPAP
Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: titration what should I expect?
Replies: 18
Views: 2991

Re: titration what should I expect?

I'm still a newbie with less than a month under my belt, 20 days to be exact. My sleep study was horrible also, with very little sleep. But, enough to prescribe a setting of 8. I initially thought it was to high and that I would never get used to it, yawn or breath normally against the pressure. Aft...
by Dan on CPAP
Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Treatment vs. Panic attacks
Replies: 19
Views: 4224

Re: Treatment vs. Panic attacks

I had another great night, no mask removals. And, I felt great after 7+ hrs of sound sleep. I think I'm actually getting used to Dan on CPAP. I've just returned from a 12 mile bike ride with my visiting college daughter, she kept up with me My mask and I have come to a truce - No more leaks and I wo...
by Dan on CPAP
Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Treatment vs. Panic attacks
Replies: 19
Views: 4224

Re: Treatment vs. Panic attacks

It's hard to explain the warm feeling inside after reading everyones replies, I really thought I was on my own with this issue and really didn't want to share until I was encouraged by someone on this thread, Thanks...... I know I'm going to get better, because there is no other alternative. My atta...
by Dan on CPAP
Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Treatment vs. Panic attacks
Replies: 19
Views: 4224

Re: Treatment vs. Panic attacks

Heather, thanks for letting me know that I'm not the only one with this issue. I'm sorry that you have the same issue. But, I believe treatment will fix us and this forum is a great place for advice and sharing to get us back to normal.

Dan
by Dan on CPAP
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Treatment vs. Panic attacks
Replies: 19
Views: 4224

Treatment vs. Panic attacks

I’m on day 15 and I'm getting used to my treatment. I still unconsciously take off my mask with or without tape, but I put it back on when I eventually wake up from the noise or snoring - whichever comes first (I'm currently averaging over 7 hrs of sleep, so it's not for too long). I was having anxi...
by Dan on CPAP
Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbies first 5 days
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Re: Newbies first 5 days

I'm on day 14 now and I'm adjusting ok. However, i've been sedating myself with over the counter Valerian root, Kava Tea and Tylenol PM. I'm having anxiety issues with this CPAP/mask thing and have found the mask in my hands, on the floor and don't know when I did it. I'm going to tape it on tonight...
by Dan on CPAP
Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Compliance Check at 10 days?
Replies: 4
Views: 1798

Re: Compliance Check at 10 days?

Thanks harry33 and sleepy gal. I'll try the the "pull tape off of face trick" to wake me up. I really like the people on this site. Everyone is very encouraging and I appreciate the tips that I have helped get to day 11. Thanks again