I started this thread and I thought I'd follow up with my condition. I did go to a sleep lab. Very interesting process. I learned a lot. Glad I went. I was diagnosed with Apnea. My Dr. prescribed flow setting is 11. I forgot the units. I'm having a horrible time adjusting to the mask. I only use the...

Thank you all for replying. On Amazon, I noticed they sell almost all the equipment. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=CPAP&x=0&y=0#/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_12?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=cpap+machine&sprefix=cpap+machine&rh=n%3A3760901%2Ck%3Acpap+machin...

Is it allowed to self diagnose and buy a cpap machine. I'm a believer that Sleep apnea is a problem for many people, and it may be my problem. I'm just wondering if I can avoid the Dr. office visit and self diagnose and buy my own machine. The cost to me will be about the same, but my insurance comp...