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by RoxanneY
Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Finishing up 2nd month and what I have learned
Replies: 10
Views: 2148

Re: Finishing up 2nd month and what I have learned

I do not understand why you would not want to try a full face mask if you are a mouth breather? It really is no big deal. I started on Zest and now use a Quattro FX.
Try it.
by RoxanneY
Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gonna have Deviated Septum surgery
Replies: 15
Views: 6525

Re: Gonna have Deviated Septum surgery

I had the surgery 9 years ago and after 6 years the deviated septum came back. Of course the ENT doctor never told me that this is common. I hope that does not happen to you. Good luck.
by RoxanneY
Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leg cramps
Replies: 41
Views: 11360

Re: Leg cramps

I take Actonel and have the leg cramps you are referring to. Does anyone know if it is just Actonel that creates this problem or does Boniva do it too?
by RoxanneY
Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: When is time to call it quits?
Replies: 35
Views: 7616

Re: When is time to call it quits?

You may be miserable, but do not leave the job without having another one. If you quit, you will not be entitled to unemployment. If you quit, you make it easy for the company. Hang in a little longer because if lay offs are in the air, you will probably be on the list. You have everything to lose i...
by RoxanneY
Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just had another Sleep test last night
Replies: 14
Views: 3139

Re: Just had another Sleep test last night

I was able to get my results within 48 hours, all three sleep studies. Just call the office everyday until you get results.
by RoxanneY
Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FISHER PAYKEL ORACLE
Replies: 5
Views: 1955

Re: FISHER PAYKEL ORACLE

I was using the FP Zest nasla mask for a year and I wanted something less invasive. I had my DME get me a sample to try. When I tried it on at the DME, I seemed to adapt instantly. I wear a night gurad, because I grind my teeth, so I put my guard in and then put the mask on. There was not as much ro...
by RoxanneY
Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Leaky cushion on Quattro FX
Replies: 23
Views: 7486

Re: Leaky cushion on Quattro FX

I went to this mask from the F&P Zest, a month ago. I switched to the full face because of my allergies and bad sinuses. The Quattro FX does the same thing to me. I hate the mask and have gone back to the Zest. I would rather deal with the additonal sinus problems, than wake up several times during ...
by RoxanneY
Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any ideas on how I can sleep and feel better?
Replies: 18
Views: 4382

Re: Any ideas on how I can sleep and feel better?

What type of mask are your using? If you are not using a full face mask, that might be your gas problem. I had horrible gas everyday . I switched to a full face and that symptom is gone. Gas is a side effect of the CPAP not many patients get. Tackle one issue at a time and you will eventually conque...
by RoxanneY
Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: anybody have both apnea and narcolepsy?
Replies: 41
Views: 12273

Re: anybody have both apnea and narcolepsy?

I take Nuvagil 250. It lasts till about 8PM and then I start to wind down.
Started on 125, but it did not last till about noon.
by RoxanneY
Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: anybody have both apnea and narcolepsy?
Replies: 41
Views: 12273

Re: anybody have both apnea and narcolepsy?

I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea May 2010. I adjusted well to the CPAP, but I was still exhausted and could not focus and I knew something was still wrong. I could not get out of bed. I say my internist and had all blood levels checked. All was normal. I called the sleep Dr. and he read the cim card...
by RoxanneY
Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Study......UARS??
Replies: 8
Views: 4420

Re: Sleep Study......UARS??

I had my turbinates removed and my deviated septum fixed in 2003, but the ENT Dr. did not tell me that the deviated septum could return and it has! It is a very painful surgery.
by RoxanneY
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Study......UARS??
Replies: 8
Views: 4420

Re: Sleep Study......UARS??

UARS ia a variation of Sleep Apnea. I also have a deviated septum, small jaw , under active thyroid and wear a bite guard at night, because I grind my teeth. I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea last year and when I used the CPap the first 2 months were great. But I slipped back into feeling exhausted,...
by RoxanneY
Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: More daytime sleepiness since starting CPAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1050

Re: More daytime sleepiness since starting CPAP

I felt great when I first started on the CPAP last May. Then I started feeling tired all the time after a month. The Sleep doctor raised my pressure and that did not really help. I was still yawning and sleepy and could not focus. I knew it was not the "me" that used to be. I was sleeping 7.5 or mor...
by RoxanneY
Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: travel experiences with Cpap.
Replies: 4
Views: 1441

Re: travel experiences with Cpap.

Cpap Machines now only have to go through the xray machines, like a laptop. It is no longer neccessary to have them swab them. I travel a lot and the best way to do it is get a laptop case that is big enough to handle the Cpap and the laptop. I bought a Samonite 4 wheeled one and it works great. I a...
by RoxanneY
Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What does anyone know about No Mask
Replies: 1
Views: 937

What does anyone know about No Mask

Has anyone ever tried this mask? It looks really comfortable, but does it work?

http://www.nomask.com/index.cfm