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by adksleepygal
Thu May 19, 2011 8:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Climateline Hose
Replies: 2
Views: 1104

Climateline Hose

Last month my sleep Dr gave me a RX for Climateline Tubing. This I ordered online - it came and I started using it - it uses a ton of water so I need to frequently refill the chamber and I was very dry with it - not sure I like it at all. Also it was waking me up because its very stiff and hits into...
by adksleepygal
Thu May 19, 2011 8:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Side sleepers please chime in
Replies: 65
Views: 17406

Re: Side sleepers please chime in

I am 2 weeks into using a SleepWeaver now and I love it. Any leaks are easy to manage for me as I just adjust my pillow - my AHI was 1.1 last night. Definitely a lot more comfort than the nasal pillows - and super quiet so that now I can even pull the covers half over my head again and its almost l...
by adksleepygal
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Titrated at 7 - needing much more !!
Replies: 9
Views: 1540

Titrated at 7 - needing much more !!

In my sleep study I was titrated at 7 which is what I started out on in a straight Cpap (PR One System). I felt like I was suffocating along with my other complaints. I was then switched to Auto on the PR One with the full range it allowed. When I finally got to the new machine - the Resmed S9 - the...
by adksleepygal
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Respironics PR System 1 users ??
Replies: 44
Views: 8984

Re: Respironics PR System 1 users ??

I just started using this therapy in early Oct 2010. I was given the Respironics PR System One. My biggest complaint was it was so loud - I could not sleep - it was absolutely freaky to me. It breathed in and out like a dragon in my room! I live in an area of perfect silence and I always have - no t...
by adksleepygal
Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ??? Resmed Humidifier S9 - supposed to heat ??
Replies: 5
Views: 2596

Re: ??? Resmed Humidifier S9 - supposed to heat ??

Thanks everyone for your kind replies ! Much appreciated...
by adksleepygal
Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help - About to Give Up
Replies: 25
Views: 3910

Re: Help - About to Give Up

I used the Nasal pillow for the first time last nite. It felt much better. I slept almost six hours with the mask. So, I'm optimistic. I did sleep in a separate room and also took an Ambien. I'm hoping I can sleep without the Ambien tonight. I also took a nap break for about an hour this afternoon ...
by adksleepygal
Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New and having problems
Replies: 15
Views: 2941

Re: New and having problems

I love RobySue's idea of using the colors, letting her help with it - and a name she would love - that will involve her too. As more time goes by she will get used to you with this - kids are always leary of anything like this especially when it involves their parent. But DO NOT feel guilty for havi...
by adksleepygal
Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help - About to Give Up
Replies: 25
Views: 3910

Re: Help - About to Give Up

My DME delivered a 3rd Mask today, a Resmed Swift LT Nasal Mask. At my request, he also brought a Swift FX but he recommended the Swift LT because he said the headgear is much better. The DME seems very helpful. Now, I have three masks. A full face mask, a nasal mask, and the nasal pillow. The nasa...
by adksleepygal
Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ??? Resmed Humidifier S9 - supposed to heat ??
Replies: 5
Views: 2596

??? Resmed Humidifier S9 - supposed to heat ??

I have the Resmed S9 Autoset and the humidifier. Is the air that passes through the humidifier supposed to be warm or just humidified? I have mine set at 2.5 and I guess its ok...how do you know? But the thing does not heat up if its supposed to (I am not sure) - the bottom of the humidifier chamber...
by adksleepygal
Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll: Who is your treating physician?
Replies: 25
Views: 4297

Re: Poll: Who is your treating physician?

My sleep study was originally ordered by my Neurologist. I am currently being treated by the Pulmonologist who read my study. I see him again in two more months. My PCP gets results and reports.
by adksleepygal
Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Very thankful for cpap
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

Very thankful for cpap

This morning my AHI was 1.0 . That is amazing and I slept 7.7 hrs! I am so thankful for cpap as I count my blessings. Even more so I am very thankful for the good people here who have been encouraging and instructive to me. I have worked out a lot of kinks with your help. I actually feel fantastic t...
by adksleepygal
Sun Nov 21, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Down Syndrome and OSA, what to do?
Replies: 15
Views: 2725

Re: Down Syndrome and OSA, what to do?

What a tough situation! This mom is clearly overwhelmed, and it isn't easy for adults with full sets of skills to get used to CPAP--it will be a struggle and a half for a kid with Down's and his mom. I think you are going to have to leave this be. You don't walk in those shoes, and you can't imagin...
by adksleepygal
Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lansinoh AND Ayr together ????
Replies: 3
Views: 980

Lansinoh AND Ayr together ????

Its possible or preferable to use the Ayr and the Lansinoh both together? Sorry for my dense - sleep-deprived brain I did sleep with my Optilife cradle cushion last night to give the nose a rest - it feels much better today and I slept 10.7 hrs - amazing for me! My AHI was not so good though - up to...
by adksleepygal
Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 and me....making progress
Replies: 5
Views: 1329

Re: S9 and me....making progress

Thanks Emilia, It is called Ayr - it comes in a tube. Where do I get the Lansisoh cream? I am willing to try anything that will help it go easier - do you think Target will have it? I have to go down there tomorrow - or just like Walgreens? - Is it with the nasal stuff? I appreciate your kind respon...
by adksleepygal
Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 and me....making progress
Replies: 5
Views: 1329

S9 and me....making progress

Well so far its good news, love the S9 for the QUIET ! Its also easier to breath against - not sure why that is. My AHI keeps dropping - last night sleep was 8.9 hrs and AHI was 2.4. Having a few problems with the new mask with pillows - last 2 nights have had a sore nose and I used the cream the RT...