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by MagicCityDawg
Thu Dec 26, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie with questions
Replies: 3
Views: 797

Re: Newbie with questions

Well, it really could be anything. Try playing around with the fit. A little more snug, a little less snug, a little to the left, a little to the right. When I lay on my side, I move my mask to the side a bit. Seems counter intuitive, as I'm not "centered", but it seals. It may take a few days to fi...
by MagicCityDawg
Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I have hit a wall
Replies: 15
Views: 4295

Re: I have hit a wall

Not much to add except Hail State!
by MagicCityDawg
Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New guy looking for help analyzing data.
Replies: 4
Views: 2070

New guy looking for help analyzing data.

I'm not even real sure what all these graphs mean. I'm sure I could find out if I keep reading on here, but if someone could take the time to explain it, that would be great. http://images.yuku.com/image/jpg/bb016421bc6f3f3f17cfcc293426ecceb20b3530_r.jpg http://images.yuku.com/image/jpg/57936b972bcc...
by MagicCityDawg
Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poor me!
Replies: 8
Views: 2511

Re: Poor me!

On the remote chance you use the medium pillows, I can hook you up with a set.
by MagicCityDawg
Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another OSA "scam" thread
Replies: 20
Views: 4984

Re: Another OSA "scam" thread

Not awesome... I'm battling a sinus infection also, so I'm willing to place the majority of the blame on that. I have one nostril blocked at all times, so I'm taking deeper breaths, and exhaling harder than normal. So I'm really battling with the backpressure, even with EPR on. That's more to do wit...
by MagicCityDawg
Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another OSA "scam" thread
Replies: 20
Views: 4984

Re: Another OSA "scam" thread

So I go pick up my sleep study and script today. First line of the study summary says I'm a 72 year old male (I'm 30) complaining of loud snoring (I didn't). Nice. Goods news, DME was incredibly friendly and helpful. Gave me machine I wanted (in stock) and let me try as many masks as I wanted. Can't...
by MagicCityDawg
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another OSA "scam" thread
Replies: 20
Views: 4984

Re: Another OSA "scam" thread

The "scam" part is more a comment against the sleep clinic. If I didn't think I had a problem, I wouldn't have asked my GP for a referal. As it turns out, I've never seen a doctor. The doctor only comes in on Tuesdays. My appointment was on a Thursday. I don't know if he was an RT or what, but my ex...
by MagicCityDawg
Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another OSA "scam" thread
Replies: 20
Views: 4984

Another OSA "scam" thread

The receptionist just called from my sleep study, and told me I do have apnea, that sleep apnea is diagnosed at 10 episodes per sleep hour, greater than 30 is severe, and I had over 68 episodes per sleep hour. Obviously, I need CPAP, or else I'm going to die, and quick. They'll send my script over t...
by MagicCityDawg
Fri Feb 11, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Smartwater
Replies: 41
Views: 77954

Re: Smartwater

and it's what all humidifiers call for Outside North America most instructions from xPAP vendors just state "clean water", or similar. The fixation on distilled water in North America is a cultural thing. Cheers, Bill I think that's due to the fluoride we add to our water. It serves a purpose.
by MagicCityDawg
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Smartwater
Replies: 41
Views: 77954

Re: Smartwater

The trace minerals and electrolytes are added. So, they have distilled water, and then add salts. Not only does it cost more, it's no better or no worse than generic store distilled water. It may even be worse, because it's specifially marketed for consumption, which means it needs more salt and min...
by MagicCityDawg
Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just a whine/blatant bid for sympathy
Replies: 19
Views: 4187

Re: Just a whine/blatant bid for sympathy

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Hope your day gets better.
by MagicCityDawg
Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why will my PM's sit in my outbox for 24 hours?
Replies: 4
Views: 826

Why will my PM's sit in my outbox for 24 hours?

When I respond to a message, they sit forever. Is that a setting I need to correct?
by MagicCityDawg
Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long from your PSG to your next appointment?
Replies: 11
Views: 1776

Re: How long from your PSG to your next appointment?

Thanks. I'm interested in hearing everyone's stories. First of all, I'd normally not be that concerned. But here is my story. My wife noticed a few weeks ago I quit breathing one night. My GP referred me to a sleep doc, and it was scheduled for 2 days later. At the initial consult, he told me we'd d...
by MagicCityDawg
Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long from your PSG to your next appointment?
Replies: 11
Views: 1776

How long from your PSG to your next appointment?

When I call the sleep clinic, I keep being told "we'll call you back tomorrow".

What is a usual wait?
by MagicCityDawg
Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Should cpaptalk Be Divided Into Categories or Subsections?
Replies: 111
Views: 31218

Re: Should cpaptalk Be Divided Into Categories or Subsections?

The topic area of this forum is all over the place. I asked one of the mods about this, and they referred me to this thread. As a new guy, I was a bit shocked that a message board as active as this one isn't categorized. As such, we have new topics started on items that have been discussed previousl...