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by haritagepoint
Thu May 12, 2011 3:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Side Effects: What are they?
Replies: 14
Views: 3424

Re: Side Effects: What are they?

I have nothing but positive to say about the treatment ... ... I had no problem sleeping with a mask and a machine does not seem to be the norm a lot of people. Now I'm sleeping well in line with the right of about 8 hours of sleep at night. I need a nap in the middle of the day and have more energy...
by haritagepoint
Thu May 12, 2011 3:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ambien - any tips?
Replies: 12
Views: 5276

Re: Ambien - any tips?

I did some crazy things on Ambien, that I sort of remember or not remember at all. My best advice is to establish and close your eyes when you take it, otherwise you may do strange things.
by haritagepoint
Thu May 12, 2011 3:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: do you trust your oximeter?
Replies: 19
Views: 4177

Re: do you trust your oximeter?

I had the opportunity to compare mine to the hospital and found the readings are identical with two fingers simultaneously. He was a 60d contec, not yours, but I think yours is still considered more "worthy of the hospital" for reasons beyond my reach. I agree with goofproof in coordinating data wit...
by haritagepoint
Thu May 12, 2011 3:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Tell tale signs of Mouth Breathing?
Replies: 8
Views: 1948

Re: Tell tale signs of Mouth Breathing?

I think a main sign is that the mouth is completely dry in the morning ... another can be a sore throat with dry mouth. You could try taping your mouth and see if it makes any difference in how you feel or how your mouth feels ... search for the mouth, recording the thread and you will find many use...
by haritagepoint
Thu May 12, 2011 3:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weight loss & OSA
Replies: 7
Views: 1647

Re: Weight loss & OSA

If the cause is the fat in the neck and throat - then yes you can. If the cause is the internal architecture can not. Do not count on it, and you may be surprised, and we hope you may be putting big disappointment.