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by scooterpie
Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Glitch While Waiting to Sleep
Replies: 8
Views: 1263

New Glitch While Waiting to Sleep

I would do a search for this, but I don't know what to call it. After about 5 years of "no big deal" to fall asleep--mostly well over that time--I have begun to catch myself somehow taking in air and perhaps blowing it out. My nose is not congested. I use the Pilairo nasal pillow mask. I close my m...
by scooterpie
Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Would Like Advice/Tips for Upcoming Follow-up With dr
Replies: 1
Views: 922

Would Like Advice/Tips for Upcoming Follow-up With dr

Hi Folks! I've been doing well with my CPAP therapy for the last 20 months. I'm at a pressure of 8 with a straight CPAP machine (F&P Sleepstyle 244--see below). I'm at a little over 4K hours. I just got a download (paper report) from the data stick on the machine. I had the feeling recently that th...
by scooterpie
Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hello from the snoremaster
Replies: 29
Views: 4523

Re: Hello from the snoremaster

Short version: You may try a firmer pillow for your head. I just happened to have one in the house to try. Also, check the tightness/fit of the frame. Good Luck! Long version: I use the Opus 360 and using a tiny bit of moisturizer (Wibi--non-greasy) to make a little better seal (I did this for a fe...
by scooterpie
Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Palpitations or what?
Replies: 27
Views: 7192

Re: Palpitations or what?

Older Men With Breathing Problems During Sleep More Likely To Have Irregular Heartbeats: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 163023.htm
by scooterpie
Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 770
Views: 4390212

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

I have been on CPAP therapy for about 2.5 months now. It took me about 10 days to "get it." When I went to pick up my paraphernalia I was very optimistic. Generally I'm a "glass half empty" sort, not terribly disciplined, but this journey made me desperate for GOOD HEALTH or at least feeling like I...