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by craftyncrazy
Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sinus issues with nasal pillows.
Replies: 5
Views: 1545

Sinus issues with nasal pillows.

I've been constantly struggling with my nasal pillows and feeling like I can't breathe. Most nights I've only felt like I was getting air in through one nostril so I have upped my pressure thinking that it might help compensate for only 1/2 of my nose working. I am not sure if this worked or if I am...
by craftyncrazy
Tue Oct 04, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Medication Interactions
Replies: 3
Views: 532

Re: Medication Interactions

drugs.com has one too and a pill identifier incase you find a stray pill and dont know what it is.
by craftyncrazy
Tue Oct 04, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I had a helluva night with my mask last night
Replies: 1
Views: 549

I had a helluva night with my mask last night

Last night I got in bed and put on my mask just like every other night since I got it on the 23rd of September, but something was off last night. I never could put my finger on it, but it was driving me insane and it felt like I was suffocating even though I could feel air going in because I could o...
by craftyncrazy
Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP on Tonight Show
Replies: 4
Views: 1446

Re: CPAP on Tonight Show

That was so funny! I watched it just now at work and my coworkers were asking me to include them in what I was laughing at but I told them they wouldnt get it cuz its about cpap.
by craftyncrazy
Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question about my Swift FX
Replies: 15
Views: 2169

Re: Question about my Swift FX

What is your pressure? Are you using a ramp? If so, is the squishing only when you first put them on? You may need to up the pressure or start ramping at a higher pressure. My pressure is 6. I dont use the ramp because its not that useful. Last night I upped my pressure to 7 and tried the small pil...
by craftyncrazy
Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question about my Swift FX
Replies: 15
Views: 2169

Re: Question about my Swift FX

So basically I have to find the "PERFECT" tighness?
by craftyncrazy
Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question about my Swift FX
Replies: 15
Views: 2169

Re: Question about my Swift FX

When you say "up the nose" I am hoping only the little cones are inside only the nostrils. They really don't go very far into the nostril opening. The large rim of the nasal pillow rests gently against the nostrils. 2 possible causes for the cones to collapse.. they are tired and need washing and/o...
by craftyncrazy
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question about my Swift FX
Replies: 15
Views: 2169

Re: Question about my Swift FX

Your pillows should not be collapsing on themselves. Mine do that when they need to be replaced. Did you try washing with mild soap and warm water and drying them out. Not sure if oils from your body can cause this. When they are fully inflated are they collapsed? When they are fully inflated, do t...
by craftyncrazy
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question about my Swift FX
Replies: 15
Views: 2169

Question about my Swift FX

I got my equipment last friday. Friday and Saturday I had no issues sleeping or anything, but I was also on pain killers from dental work I had done. By sunday I was a bit fidgety with the nose piece every time I woke up so I switched from Large to medium pillows for one night then back to large bec...
by craftyncrazy
Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Philips Respironics One NOISY!
Replies: 40
Views: 67362

Re: Philips Respironics One NOISY!

I don't hear a thing from my machine.
by craftyncrazy
Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Got my machine finally
Replies: 3
Views: 845

Re: Got my machine finally

I just looked thru the data on the machine and it said my AHI for last night was 3.3
by craftyncrazy
Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Got my machine finally
Replies: 3
Views: 845

Got my machine finally

Last night was my first night with my machine. I would like to say I slept well but its hard to gauge because I also had a tooth pulled yesterday afternoon. All the pain pills kept me pretty groggy but I slept for a total of 11 hours with the mask on. I remember waking up quite a few times with my m...
by craftyncrazy
Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Got a call from my DME
Replies: 16
Views: 3105

Re: Got a call from my DME

I have insurance through my employer. I haven't met my deductible yet for this year so I really do need to find out what the $361.21 is for. I need to find a time to call the guy when I have my head on staight. Yesterday he called while I was in my boss' office and I had to run out and catch my cell...
by craftyncrazy
Mon Aug 29, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Got a call from my DME
Replies: 16
Views: 3105

Got a call from my DME

and he was all ready to set up an appoitnment to come out to my house and set it up, but I have to wait till I have the money to cover the Co-pay. $361.21.

Hope it will only be about another week.

I am so tired of being tired!
by craftyncrazy
Mon Aug 29, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Soon to be CPAP user worried about face marks
Replies: 16
Views: 4451

Re: Soon to be CPAP user worried about face marks

I do breathe thru my nose during the day with no problem. At night my sinuses clog up like crazy. But within 30-45 minutes of being up they are all clear Hmm. This seems to happen to a few folks. Something about reclining and possibly some sort of allergy may be the cause. Some people have found th...