Search found 8 matches

by birder
Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem
Replies: 15
Views: 5522

Re: Newbie Invisible pimples(??) on my forehead

When I run my fingers on my forehead, it feels as if it is covered with pimples. Mirror/visual inspection reveals a flat surface with no visible indicators.

Is this due to CPAP or am I imagining things?
by birder
Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem
Replies: 15
Views: 5522

Re: Newbie Invisible pimples(??) on my forehead

Thanks Roby Sue. No, the 5-15 min is heading towards becoming 3-10min and so there appears to be no danger of insomnia onset. An additional thing-- I don't know whether I should mention this on this forum... When I run my fingers on my forehead, it feels as if it is covered with pimples. Mirror/visu...
by birder
Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem
Replies: 15
Views: 5522

Re: Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem

Thanks 2ndGenCPAPgal- I am sure that Blood Chemistry would improve within a few months of continued CPAP usage. Thanks Pugsy. My machine is really basic- no humidifier, no data capability, no ramping..... But still it delivers a constant pressure of 7 and I feel better in the morning. Like you said,...
by birder
Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem
Replies: 15
Views: 5522

Re: Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem

Thanks Pugsy. 1. This basic dinosaur is a machine "gifted" by a doctor friend. I intend to use it till June, get used to the mask etc. By June I will also get my new Auto machine Respironics Remstar (suggest a model..if you will please) or the S9 Resmed Auto. 2. Why wait till June?---- Because I am ...
by birder
Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem
Replies: 15
Views: 5522

Re: Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem

Thanks to the Drowsy Gurp-- you guys are super fast learners. Thanks Pugsy for the detailed info. You truly are a dear for caring to respond in such detail. The machine I have is basic CPAP. No ramping feature. No data capability (I think..). A pattern is emerging. From 11 pm to 7 am I am basically ...
by birder
Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem
Replies: 15
Views: 5522

Newbie-- Mask yankoff problem

My previous post (Nervous Newbie) got a number of good, helpful responses from kind folks at CPAPtal For eight days now, I have had this CPAP machine (Breas iSleep from General Electric) with a Resmed Mask. My sleep test results were pressure =7 cm/ RDI=22 . I have yet to get used to this whole jing...
by birder
Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nervous Newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 2336

Nervous Newbie

Thanks all. Thanks a lot for your help. My eyes moistened up as I read some of the replies, I am fortunate to join a group of concerned individuals. May the lord bless you all. Thanks KatieW for your link. I read all the pages and am much better informed now. Pugsy said that I would "look back on th...
by birder
Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nervous Newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 2336

Nervous Newbie

Sleep test results are in. RDI 22. Pressure 7. CPAP machine required. Should I go for a "fixed" or an "auto"? Do I need this machine for some time till I lose some weight or is this going to be a lifelong affair? Resmed or Remstar or FisherPaykel or any other....? Will I be able to sleep with a mask...