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by soul_power
Sun May 20, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sweaty palms and Sweaty feet during day???
Replies: 10
Views: 2446

Re: Sweaty palms and Sweaty feet during day???

I have noticed an increase in sweaty palms and feet also. When I notice my palms are sweaty it only makes the problem worse. It's pretty embarrassing actually.
by soul_power
Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trouble Sleeping Next to Someone Using CPAP
Replies: 23
Views: 13973

Re: Trouble Sleeping Next to Someone Using CPAP

If you don't have a phone that supports these there are several generators you can access with your computer. The ones I use are simply noise which is a white noise generator( http://www.simplynoise.com/ ) and rainy mood which mimics a thunderstorm ( http://www.rainymood.com/ ). These are great whe...
by soul_power
Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trouble Sleeping Next to Someone Using CPAP
Replies: 23
Views: 13973

Re: Trouble Sleeping Next to Someone Using CPAP

If anybody is looking for white noise you should check out the app store on your phone for a white noise generator. I know the android market has many free ones available. These generators are really useful because you have many sound options including rain, static, waves, white noise, fan, rainfore...
by soul_power
Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 15 weeks on my machine
Replies: 7
Views: 1956

Re: 15 weeks on my machine

How have your numbers been? If you post an image of your data for one night I'm sure somebody could help you identify any problems.
by soul_power
Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can CPAP help astigmatism?
Replies: 7
Views: 2922

Can CPAP help astigmatism?

I went to the optometrist yesterday and was informed that my level of astigmatism was extremely low. It was so low that I no longer have to wear special contacts made for people with astigmatism. I was informed that it was basically non-existent. He said its so low that it doesn't effect my sight in...
by soul_power
Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Why Do People Reject Science - Wrap Up
Replies: 182
Views: 38100

Re: OT: Why Do People Reject Science - Wrap Up

What you linked to is a highly edited video from a party that has interests that aren't scientific. It holds no value whatsoever. If you want to have an informed non-biased opinion, the only sources you should use are peer-reviewed published scientific literature. Sorry, I have not watched the vide...
by soul_power
Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Why Do People Reject Science - Wrap Up
Replies: 182
Views: 38100

Re: Why Do These People Embrace Science?

Green Activists Fall For the Old “Dihydrogen Monoxide” Petition Prank at Cancun Global Warming Summit sign up to ban “dihydrogen monoxide” (DHMO), which is an “evil” chemical found in our lakes, rivers, oceans, and even our food! Now watch the video from the Cancun climate conference, you’d think s...
by soul_power
Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Occupy Wall Street: Brilliant or Incompetent?
Replies: 38
Views: 5165

Re: Occupy Wall Street: Brilliant or Incompetent?

I fully support the occupy wall street, and am fairly certain it won't be going anywhere until some change happens within the government. Our country has been taken corporate greed, so it no longer represents the people anymore. The fact that our elected officials can be bought out is just pathetic ...
by soul_power
Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Whats the best tip you learned from CPAP talk?
Replies: 70
Views: 15021

Re: Whats the best tip you learned from CPAP talk?

The most helpful thing for me was reading stories from people that self diagnosed without the help of a sleep study. It was nice knowing I wasn't the only one doing it and provided me with all the necessary steps to take to ensure adequate therapy.
by soul_power
Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Maybe Not OT: Facts Matter, or Do They ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1358

Re: Maybe Not OT: Facts Matter, or Do They ?

Interesting read. It kind of reinforces my belief that some people are willfully ignorant to anything that challenges their viewpoints. I think everybody is entitled to an opinion no matter what the facts or speculations are on any topic, but it saddens me when they choose to go up in arms and try t...
by soul_power
Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: my ear hurts!
Replies: 6
Views: 5042

Re: my ear hurts!

*disclaimer* : This is advice from my Grandpa who is a former doctor. I don't think medical professionals would like this treatment. I have looked on the internet and was not able to find much information, although I didn't look very hard. I was having a casual conversation with my gramps and menti...
by soul_power
Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Would like help using detailed data to confirm diagnosis
Replies: 17
Views: 2872

Re: Would like help using detailed data to confirm diagnosis

Yep. You are correct. You have sleep apnea. It doesn't really matter if it is mild, moderate or severe unless it just matters to you. With this pressure range we have to assume some therapy (as you say). How much worse would it be at 4 cm minimum? We don't know. Treatment is the same regardless of ...
by soul_power
Fri Sep 09, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Older Scrabble players’ brains can outperform college kids
Replies: 23
Views: 3211

Re: Older Scrabble players’ brains can outperform college kids

BlackSpinner wrote:
Bad reporting. This is what the study was about in a more intelligent blurb:
http://scienceblog.com/47203/super-scra ... -possible/
Nice find. Your right, this is just a case of horrible reporting. The writer needs to be fired.
by soul_power
Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Would like help using detailed data to confirm diagnosis
Replies: 17
Views: 2872

Re: Would like help using detailed data to confirm diagnosis

Machine is set at 13-20. My 90% pressure is usually around 14. When everything is working OK my machine never goes above pressure of 16. I am not looking for any advice to lower my AHI in this thread. I know there are a lot of leaks, and I am working on that by reading this forum. This data is from ...
by soul_power
Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Would like help using detailed data to confirm diagnosis
Replies: 17
Views: 2872

Would like help using detailed data to confirm diagnosis

I self diagnosed because a was pretty damn sure I had sleep apnea. I've got some detailed data I would like to share because I think it confirms that I have sleep apnea. I had an AHI of 14.1 one night due to leaks and mouth breathing. An AHI of 14.1 would still be considered mild apnea even though I...