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by MikeRinCA
Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepyhead data wont load from SD
Replies: 6
Views: 1363

Re: Sleepyhead data wont load from SD

I have the 8.6 version. But have it working now. Thanks for your input and assistance.
by MikeRinCA
Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: POLL: How effective is your therapy?
Replies: 28
Views: 3967

Re: POLL: How effective is your therapy?

Well its been about a month since I started CPAP therapy and have been compliant every night. Luckily compared to what others have said here I think I am doing well. I have had a few issues with nasal irritation, itchiness, sneezing...but a nightly dose of Benadryl seems to keep it from happening. S...
by MikeRinCA
Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 28 Days into CPAP-Routine
Replies: 10
Views: 1694

Re: 28 Days into CPAP-Routine

Oh and another thing......how do I tell if I have leaks? My report says average large leaks 8.8%. I have to say I always thought I was a mouth breather (always woke up with very dry mouth) but when I was at the sleep lab I could not resist how minimal the Swift FX looked So I asked if they could try...
by MikeRinCA
Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 28 Days into CPAP-Routine
Replies: 10
Views: 1694

Re: 28 Days into CPAP-Routine

Yes I use humidity it is set at 3. I am in the desert here so it is normally dry. My sinuses/congestion is usually not an issue unless i forget the Benadryl then i sneeze all day, and feel irritation that drives me wild..then no matter what i take that day to stop it nothing works. Looking over my r...
by MikeRinCA
Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 28 Days into CPAP-Routine
Replies: 10
Views: 1694

28 Days into CPAP-Routine

Ok so here it is, I have been on CPAP for 28 days now. Mostly successful. Here is the regimen I have trialed and errored since I began: Neti pot AM, sometimes pm Claritin 10 mg AM Use nelimed nasal gel 1-2 times a day or AYR aloe gel Lanisoh in nares before bed benadryl 25 mg before bed I feel from ...
by MikeRinCA
Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Pillows and sore nostrils.
Replies: 30
Views: 71110

Re: Nasal Pillows and sore nostrils.

I have to say I am only about 10 days into therapy and I feel much better than I remeber feeling in along time. Only on night one was my nose sore. I have had periods of discomfort but nothing I cannot live with. I feel for those who are having difficuly adjusting, but cannot imagine not maikng it w...
by MikeRinCA
Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Buying a pulse oximeter
Replies: 19
Views: 3272

Re: Buying a pulse oximeter

Well looks like we came across the same one and posted it at the same time.
My concerns with the finger only model is it may come off during sleep. I like the other one for the fact you can get the information to transmit directly to your computer with the available add on.
by MikeRinCA
Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Buying a pulse oximeter
Replies: 19
Views: 3272

Re: Buying a pulse oximeter

I have been considering the same thing and have come uo with these two as potential candidates:

http://www.amazon.com/Contec-Full-Colou ... B0021D4G9A

http://www.pulseoximeteronline.com/cms50f.html