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by bprater
Mon May 09, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: low carb diet?
Replies: 124
Views: 32291

Re: low carb diet?

My doctor told me recently that she loves cheese but that it really wasnt very healthy for you. I personally eat turkey bacon (cheap generic brand) I love it. My two kids 7 and 11 have eaten turkey bacon all their lives and they love it. It tastes better though microwaved on a plate for about 2 minu...
by bprater
Mon May 09, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Overwhelmed!!
Replies: 20
Views: 8130

Re: Overwhelmed!!

When I had my sleep study done they asked if I wanted anything to help me get to sleep. But you have a cut off time that if you go past you can no longer be given the medicine. Of course they may not give you anything depending on health problems or other meds.
by bprater
Mon May 09, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: cleaning machine
Replies: 5
Views: 3100

cleaning machine

I cleaned my new machine nose piece and hoses weekly as recommended by my RT. I washed it early this a.m. and left it hanging all day to drip dry. It has been 10 hours and I see little tiny water drops all through the hose. Will it damage the machine to hook it up tonight and use it? I go to bed in ...
by bprater
Fri May 06, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SD CARD
Replies: 10
Views: 3428

Re: SD CARD

Sorry I have a Resmed S9 Series. I will change that on my profile in a few minutes. I was looking at the choices and didnt have the right one highlighted on the computer when I hit enter. THanks for noticing I'll blame it on sleep apnea
by bprater
Thu May 05, 2011 7:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SD CARD
Replies: 10
Views: 3428

SD CARD

I took the SD card out of my machine but how do you get your computer let you look at the information on it? Talk english for me though I am not that smart with computers.

Thanks
by bprater
Thu May 05, 2011 7:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Removing Mask
Replies: 12
Views: 2998

Re: Removing Mask

I set my climate control at 70 because I like warm not cold on everything. My AHI was up to 5.4 last night which is the most it has ever been it usually ranges from 1.9 to 3. something at the most. Dont know what this means but EPR is 3. These were all set by my therapist. I tried changing a few thi...
by bprater
Wed May 04, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Removing Mask
Replies: 12
Views: 2998

Re: Removing Mask

I am going to try a few of the ideas tonight. Thanks for the tips. I am way past my bedtime - I have to get up at 6:15 Kentucky Time. I dont get much sleep because I have always had trouble going to sleep and staying asleep. I also wake up around 1 or 3 a.m. and stay awake for about 2 hours so I am ...
by bprater
Wed May 04, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Removing Mask
Replies: 12
Views: 2998

Re: Removing Mask

Maybe I should try taping my hands together :}

I will try moving it further from the bed. By the way My AHI went from 3.5 to 2.0 in a couple of days but then again I am not able to use it all night yet......
by bprater
Wed May 04, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Testing
Replies: 2
Views: 1427

Testing

Just adding my equipment to my profile and want to see if it works.
by bprater
Wed May 04, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Removing Mask
Replies: 12
Views: 2998

Re: Removing Mask

When I wake up in the morning my mask and hose are laid neatly on top of the machine which is on the floor by my bed so I dont hear the air flow and also I am turning the machine off in my sleep. I am working right now on trying to figure out how to add my machine info as we text.
by bprater
Wed May 04, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Removing Mask
Replies: 12
Views: 2998

Re: Removing Mask

I am using the nasal mask. I started out getting 5 hours a night sleep. Now I am down to 3 hours before it comes off.
by bprater
Wed May 04, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift FX for Her Leaks
Replies: 7
Views: 3161

Re: Swift FX for Her Leaks

My respiratory therapist said that my leaks were possibly trying to sleep on my side. He said that it is very soft and flexible and that when I lay the side of my head on the pillow it pushes it or flattens it enough to maybe cause leaks. I love the Swift for her because it is small, doesnt get in t...
by bprater
Wed May 04, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Removing Mask
Replies: 12
Views: 2998

Removing Mask

Has anyone dealt with this problem? I have a Swift Lite for her and a Swift FX both nasal masks. Anyway, I have started pulling it off in my sleep in the middle of the night. I even go so far as to turn the machine off as well. I have had some sinus drainage so hopefully I'll be able to leave it on ...
by bprater
Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: No Responses/Responses
Replies: 2
Views: 1403

No Responses/Responses

Thanks guys. I am new and have a hard time maneuvering around community boards and tech terms. I dont have my equipment, etc posted because I havent figured out how to do that yet even though one of the thoughtful people here told me how - still havent been bright enough to figure it out yet. But th...
by bprater
Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: No responses
Replies: 31
Views: 12426

No responses

I know I am going to make a lot of you mad but here goes. Why is it that when I post a question I get very little response. At first I thought I was just imagining it but earlier today I asked a question about Swift Lite vs. Swift FX got 2 answers. A few minutes ago I logged in and another person as...