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by vtcpa
Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: EVER HAVE A PINCHED NERVE IN THE NECK AND SEVERE PAIN?
Replies: 17
Views: 8138

Re: OT: EVER HAVE A PINCHED NERVE IN THE NECK AND SEVERE PAIN?

Seven years ago, I had a bulging disc in my neck, causing the same horrible nerve pain. You are right, NOTHING touches that type of pain. Even my chiropractor thought I was going to need surgery...but I avoided it, and it did heal. First: ICE, ICE, ICE (your neck). Ice reduces inflammation. Heat wil...
by vtcpa
Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CLASSIC-pr system one machine
Replies: 18
Views: 5227

Re: CLASSIC-pr system one machine

I have the latest model of the PR Sys One APAP...my throat has been parched, so I thought I might like to try the "classic" humidifier setting....went into the clinical menu, see the humidifier and settings, but the "c" is not available. All I have is the 1-5 adjustments. My firmware is 2.0x Do the ...
by vtcpa
Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Where can I download Encore Pro 2?
Replies: 654
Views: 155537

Re: Where can I download Encore Pro 2?

I have a new Windows 7, 64 bit professional PC...love it, but my Encore viewer will not work on it. I would also appreciate a PM for the Pro version.
Thanks so much!
by vtcpa
Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The NEW (2011) PR System One
Replies: 42
Views: 15254

Re: The NEW (2011) PR System One

I have the newest model. Nothing to compare it to, since it is my first, but I love this little machine. Extremely quiet...in fact, the only "noise" is the air blowing out of my mask vent. Received mine from my DME in late January and he told me it was the newest machine they had. No complaints with...
by vtcpa
Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HAS CPAP LOWERED YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE?
Replies: 34
Views: 14599

Re: HAS CPAP LOWERED YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE?

In less than 2 months, mine has been lowered. Before, it usually ran around 150/90...have been to dr. 2x in the past few weeks and it was 112/60 and 116/60...I am amazed. Only difference has been APAP at night.
by vtcpa
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Possible heart Disease from OSA...:(
Replies: 20
Views: 4154

Re: Possible heart Disease from OSA...:(

I am a 52 year old female in pretty good health, but I also have the same unexplained bilateral lower leg/ankle/foot edema. It has gotten progressively worse over the past few years...many tests, no cause found. Finally, my doctor ordered some comprehensive cardiac tests to "rule out" heart issues. ...
by vtcpa
Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 13 Nights on machine-need help understanding report
Replies: 3
Views: 860

Re: 13 Nights on machine-need help understanding report

Very helpful blog entry, Janknitz. Exactly what I was needing. I am feeling more awake during the day since beginning therapy. Having OSA came out-of-the-blue to me, but once diagnosed, so many symptoms suddenly made sense! Feeling VERY fortunate that my issue was found incidental to some other test...
by vtcpa
Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 13 Nights on machine-need help understanding report
Replies: 3
Views: 860

13 Nights on machine-need help understanding report

Last night was my 13th in this journey. Overall, I'm adapting pretty well. My report says I'm 100% compliant, which I like! I have the EncoreViewer 2.0 software. Does this give me enough information? Is the EncorePro better? If so, how do I obtain it? From my report: Avg 90% pressure: 7.3 CA Index: ...
by vtcpa
Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Have you felt a rebirth since cpap?
Replies: 25
Views: 5381

Re: Have you felt a rebirth since cpap?

Since I just began last night, I find this thread very encouraging! Looking forward to hearing more...
by vtcpa
Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Group on Facebook
Replies: 18
Views: 4571

Re: New Group on Facebook

Cool. I will check it out!
by vtcpa
Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First night!
Replies: 13
Views: 2060

Re: First night!

Thanks everyone! I think I did okay for a first night. Slept pretty well and kept it on until 5:30 a.m. Could be my imagination, but I feel like I can get deeper breaths this morning in my lungs...also do not have that early a.m. headache that I've been blaming on my sinuses for years. Hope this is ...
by vtcpa
Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First night!
Replies: 13
Views: 2060

First night!

Hello everyone. I am brand new to all of this. Got my machine this afternoon, and am sitting here in bed with it hooked up now. I have read through some postings today and have found them extremely helpful. Have a PR Remstar Auto A-flex with the Swift FX nasal mask. So far, so good, but I haven't ac...