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by dnrperez
Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does anyone use the amara full face mask
Replies: 4
Views: 1124

Re: Does anyone use the amara full face mask

Tried it for 3 nights and it KILLED the bridge of my nose - very comfortable though. If I have to use again I would consider additional padding for nose.
by dnrperez
Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Me, Him, and It
Replies: 44
Views: 9347

Re: Me, Him, and It

For my wife, and myself it hasnt been an issue - she actually like the exhaust ports on her neck to help keep her cooler at night(hot flashes) lol. It took about a month to figure out how to cuddle with the mask, but we adjusted. Its not easy, but can be done. Just expirament is the best answer no o...
by dnrperez
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How are you using the Sleepyhead data + other data sources?
Replies: 15
Views: 3692

Re: How are you using the Sleepyhead data + other data sources?

+1 for sleepy head. Its the easiest one to use so far that I have tried, and cant argue with the price. I also love the fact the programer does take recommendations, and listens to the users.
by dnrperez
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Waking during night
Replies: 9
Views: 2038

Re: Waking during night

I had and still have that problem - they diagnoised as chronic insomina. With the CPAP it has gotten better, but I still wake up at night. I take 3mg of melatonin every night before bedtime to help me get to sleep, but havent found anything to keep me asleep. I have tried all the Rx meds without any...
by dnrperez
Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NO CPR stamp
Replies: 22
Views: 4762

Re: NO CPR stamp

As a paramedic this issue has come up and caused A LOT of debate. In Texas we have a special out of hospital DER form for this purpose. Legally we can not honor the "stamp", but we take it into account. Me personally I would contact our on duty physician and make sure they understand your request if...
by dnrperez
Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SleepyHead 0.9 beta sneak preview..
Replies: 58
Views: 12166

Re: SleepyHead 0.9 beta sneak preview..

I know I brought this up in another thread on page 15, but want to ask for it again. On the daily report a section to show any notes from the that day. I have started to log in events etc on how i slept and how I feel in addition to the zombie reading(which I love by the way). But I am a new user an...
by dnrperez
Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SleepyHead 0.8.8 "Almost Beta" Release
Replies: 164
Views: 36121

Re: SleepyHead 0.8.8 "Almost Beta" Release

I would like to see on one of the print out's(i.e. daily report) any journal notes also print out on the report.

I am new all this and I have to say a BIG thank you for the software.

Rich
by dnrperez
Thu Dec 29, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increasing AHI and I don't know why???
Replies: 15
Views: 7028

Re: Increasing AHI and I don't know why???

the cushion is not even 60 days old yet.
by dnrperez
Thu Dec 29, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increasing AHI and I don't know why???
Replies: 15
Views: 7028

Re: Increasing AHI and I don't know why???

RemStar Pro with C-Flex+ pressure setting is 5cm h20 with heated/humidified water set at 3 using a comfortfull with blue gel mask. All the equipment and mask are less than 2 months old.

Rich
by dnrperez
Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increasing AHI and I don't know why???
Replies: 15
Views: 7028

Re: Increasing AHI and I don't know why???

Yup - haven't changed anything from previous night. I just looked and my leaks are also higher, but haven't changed anything other the mask.

Rich
by dnrperez
Thu Dec 29, 2011 1:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Increasing AHI and I don't know why???
Replies: 15
Views: 7028

Increasing AHI and I don't know why???

I noticed the other night that my AHI jumped from avg of 1-2 to 6+ over night and I don't know why. The DME company changed my mask to a nasal pillow, and I couldn't tolerate it so I went back to my other mask. Now my AHI is climbing and I am at a loss as to why. Any insight as to why this is happen...
by dnrperez
Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel CPAP 911 Kit
Replies: 3
Views: 934

Travel CPAP 911 Kit

I remeber reading an old post about having an emergency CPAP kit, but don't remeber seeing any details as to what to have. I will be working several days in a row, and will be taking my CPAP with me, and was curious what items would be good to have just in case.

Thanks,

Rich
by dnrperez
Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need input
Replies: 1
Views: 843

Need input

Ok long story short - on my 4th mask and the DME company started me on a nasal pillow, and the screen capture is from last night. I just don't know what numbers I need to be worried about etc. I know that my AHI is a little higher with the nasal pillow vs my face mask. With the mask I was running ab...
by dnrperez
Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FORUM CATEGORIES - (Just hear me out…)
Replies: 201
Views: 52762

Re: FORUM CATEGORIES - (Just hear me out…)

I like the idea, but i would recommend adding more..i.e. equipment, masks, accessories etc

Rich
by dnrperez
Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT - Maybe Insomnia
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

OT - Maybe Insomnia

Here is a unique question for the panel - I usually suffer some insomnia and was wondering if the CPAP will help during an insomnia spell of maybe even prevent it(finger crossed!!).

Rich