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by FlyingB
Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Post your longest apnea events....
Replies: 16
Views: 5224

Re: Post your longest apnea events....

My longest during first sleep study was 87 seconds (multiple in that range throughout the night). Since using the cpap, I think the longest I've seen in the Resmed software are some Central's around 30+ seconds. Most are in the 10-18 range.
by FlyingB
Sat Nov 13, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift FX causing painful nostrils - any suggestions?
Replies: 17
Views: 2581

Re: Swift FX causing painful nostrils - any suggestions?

I had the same problem getting used to the FX. It took weeks of switching sizes and tweaking tension on straps. As soft as the silicone is, if the edge presses against the skin for hours, it feels like a blade. I now have it dialed in, and just received a new mask which took only minutes to adjust. ...
by FlyingB
Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Are these CA's any concern?
Replies: 8
Views: 1393

Re: Are these CA's any concern?

My stats are really strange with CA's also. I now have my OA's down to under 1. But the machine records CA's ranging from 6-40. Usually they are under 10 for a few weeks, then all of a sudden they'll climb up to 40 and back down again during a week. The high CA's are usually accompanied by greater t...
by FlyingB
Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep medicaton with sleep apnea
Replies: 10
Views: 3867

Re: Sleep medicaton with sleep apnea

If I had my druthers, I'd rather not be so sensitive to drug side effects. But I am and I have to live with it as best I can. robysue, Sorry if my comment seemed pointed. It was not aimed at you or anyone in particular. Just my personal outlook. I know every body is different. I'm half broken mysel...
by FlyingB
Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep medicaton with sleep apnea
Replies: 10
Views: 3867

Re: Sleep medicaton with sleep apnea

I believe life is too short to do everything "natural." And those afraid of modern medicine should not be using a CPAP machine either. After struggling for almost 6 months to get used to this thing (and get some real sleep), my doctor prescribed Ambien. All I can say is WOW. I'm finally sleeping wit...
by FlyingB
Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: humidifier rate?
Replies: 4
Views: 1070

Re: humidifier rate?

I have the S9 Elite and quit trying to find the right moisture point. I now just leave it on Auto Climate Control and set the temp to be comforable.
by FlyingB
Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 machines?
Replies: 46
Views: 6895

Re: S9 machines?

I'm relatively new this year also. My doctor just spec'd the S9 Elite as his standard baseline. It is as silent as can be (my wife can't hear it). Make sure you get the heated hose to go with it (eliminates any hose condensation). Although, I think I paid more than retail when all was done. I have a...
by FlyingB
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillow Tickles Nose
Replies: 11
Views: 2079

Re: Nasal Pillow Tickles Nose

Yup, for me it was the trimming. Have to do it at least once a week. I found the straight saw blade type works better than the round kind. Better found in search engines as an "eyebrow trimmer."

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by FlyingB
Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mike and molly
Replies: 21
Views: 3909

Re: Mike and molly

I was watching the Mike and Molly show off the DVR late at night durring an insomnia episode. I was all hosed up and just starting to get dozy when that bit came on. It made me laugh and make all kinds of weird noises through the hose. Unfortunately the laughter brought the insomnia back full swing.
by FlyingB
Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ridiculous quotes and deeds by doctors and DMEs
Replies: 120
Views: 18113

Re: Ridiculous quotes and deeds by doctors and DMEs

It's a monster HMO. They have more legs than a centipede, but every step is an "independent" entity (owned by them).
by FlyingB
Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ridiculous quotes and deeds by doctors and DMEs
Replies: 120
Views: 18113

Re: Ridiculous quotes and deeds by doctors and DMEs

My dumb and dumberer experience this summer. Needless to say, I am now my own doctor. First follow up visit at the second location that I have met the Doc. Way out of the way. Doc: Everything looks great, but I need to see you in 3 months so we have more data to go over. It must be at my third offic...
by FlyingB
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another Swift FX question
Replies: 10
Views: 1678

Re: Another Swift FX question

I know I'm not using the "Her" version, but still the FX. I had to switch between the small and medium every couple of nights for almost a month. I finally landed on the medium. It took that long before I got it dialed in with the right size, pressure my face could take without discomfort, and best ...
by FlyingB
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Oximeter Reviews/Recommendations?
Replies: 30
Views: 4237

Re: Oximeter Reviews/Recommendations?

I just started using the CMS-50E. The software is pretty basic and not very intuitive. But you can't beat the price on a budget. It has told me what I wanted to know. I also have an SPO-CheckMate that I bought years ago for aviation use, but does not store or record the data.
by FlyingB
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DMEs need Compliance Ratings
Replies: 8
Views: 1301

Re: DMEs need Compliance Ratings

I know my Doc only uses the compliance data for billing justification. Sad, really. But that is modern medicine.
by FlyingB
Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any Short Cut to Mask Setting on S9?
Replies: 3
Views: 831

Re: Any Short Cut to Mask Setting on S9?

On my S9 you can change the mask type from the User Menu also. Faster to get into.