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by mergh
Sun Aug 22, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I started out with basically no info from the doctor
Replies: 8
Views: 1193

Re: I started out with basically no info from the doctor

Hello I had simular thing happen with the sleep doctor mind sounds like your experience! I had my test last April. I could use the excuse that he combin a couple things with the apt. and I dont feel I got full attention of the doctor when it came to the sleep study I had. I have what they handed me ...
by mergh
Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Low SO2: Attention Will Robinson! Low SO2! Seek Shelter!
Replies: 29
Views: 5329

Re: Low SO2: Attention Will Robinson! Low SO2! Seek Shelter!

Thank you, for reading my post, hope you are feeling better today'! I want to share another story I will make it short for you. Back in the early 1990's I had phnomonia (mis spell) it was bad maybe not as bad as your as recently. But I was in the hospital for 17 days.....they had me on lots of med's...
by mergh
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Low SO2: Attention Will Robinson! Low SO2! Seek Shelter!
Replies: 29
Views: 5329

Re: Low SO2: Attention Will Robinson! Low SO2! Seek Shelter!

sorry I ran out of room // I just wanted to say I never heard of sleep apnea or sleep study's. Anyway it's been hard on me to use the machine....and mostly the masks even tho mind is the least ofensive you can buy as I know. Thank you for letting me post........this is the most informative site I ha...
by mergh
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Low SO2: Attention Will Robinson! Low SO2! Seek Shelter!
Replies: 29
Views: 5329

Re: Low SO2: Attention Will Robinson! Low SO2! Seek Shelter!

I know you will hate me for my post!!! please don't ok I have COPD.......I don't feel the air coming into my mask. I have trouble breathing or getting what I feel is enough air. I know you will never understand why I have so much trouble don't worry your not here to explain it. I just tell you I wea...
by mergh
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Charges to obtain my own medical records
Replies: 31
Views: 3676

Re: Charges to obtain my own medical records

Thank you for talking about the reports now I am going to go back and see if there is more, I don't care if they want to charge me but really would like to know what I should see on the reports?

Thank you
by mergh
Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Charges to obtain my own medical records
Replies: 31
Views: 3676

cost me to get my records

It cost me 25.00 to get my heart records.
by mergh
Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: stabbing pain in heart area?
Replies: 25
Views: 5049

Re: stabbing pain in heart area?

Pam I'm seriuos.............I had chest pain mind felt different they yours. First the few that told you to do to the ER were right!!! If you don't want too at least tell your doctor!!! pto the ER....that time I saw a different doctor she was a Cardo speicalist.........she said after nothing really ...
by mergh
Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Take Control of Your Health
Replies: 19
Views: 5233

Re: Take Control of Your Health

Thank YOU for your informitive advice and story!!! Yes how do you know if you have a good doctor when you are new? I guess one that takes time with you about your problem right? What about one that discounts your other health issues? Do you have other health issues? I will be trying the comment you ...
by mergh
Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Importance of Oximetry to Monitor Therapy
Replies: 16
Views: 3006

Re: The Importance of Oximetry to Monitor Therapy

I have COPD, without the Oximetry I think I wouldn't been put on oxygen like I was by my plumb (lung) doctor. I wore it over night for them to come up with how low my oxygen drop. I wore and Oximeter during my first sleep study as part of them wiring you up. I show I needed oxygen during my sleep ag...
by mergh
Sat May 08, 2010 4:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: TWO QUESTIONS Oxy Meter & MASK don't WK
Replies: 2
Views: 1066

TWO QUESTIONS Oxy Meter & MASK don't WK

Hello, I'm of course are new for this site. I have a little question. Which Oxy Meter are you all mostly buying? How much does it cost and is it on line? I have been looking on line it's all too confusing too pick one. I could look at the $44 to over $100 price range. But how do you know which one w...