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by rjezuit
Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sore nose - nasal pillow mask
Replies: 5
Views: 2027

Re: Sore nose - nasal pillow mask

Lansinoh, Lansinoh, Lansinoh. Highly purified lanolin can be found with breast feeding supplies. Had the same problem and it works wonders.
by rjezuit
Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fisher Paykel Opus
Replies: 1
Views: 595

Re: Fisher Paykel Opus

Been using them for 4+ years and never had that happen.
by rjezuit
Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using my cpap machine in an ungrounded outlet?
Replies: 43
Views: 20200

Re: Using my cpap machine in an ungrounded outlet?

Goofproof, it's not the knob and tube itself that goes bad, it is the rubber insulation that degrades over decades. Leads to possible exposed wires. But not a hazard if not exposed.
by rjezuit
Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using my cpap machine in an ungrounded outlet?
Replies: 43
Views: 20200

Re: Using my cpap machine in an ungrounded outlet?

It is actually legal/acceptable by the NEC code (National electrical Code) to replace a 2 prong outlet with a 3 prong BUT you must have it marked on the outlet and it must be a GFCI outlet or circuit. as ungrounded.
by rjezuit
Sun Oct 16, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using my cpap machine in an ungrounded outlet?
Replies: 43
Views: 20200

Re: Using my cpap machine in an ungrounded outlet?

Most if not all of the houses built before the early 60's have 2 prong outlets. Not unsafe, just less safe if a fault occurs. Most knob and tube is in houses built prior to the 20's. Don't worry, you are in no imminent danger. Would you be afraid of using a non GFCI outlet? Millions are out there. W...
by rjezuit
Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Non-Grounded Outlets
Replies: 67
Views: 23166

Re: Non-Grounded Outlets

Electro shock therapy?
by rjezuit
Sat Jul 09, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is a set pressure more effective or a range?
Replies: 7
Views: 1110

Re: Is a set pressure more effective or a range?

At your AHI number, why fix what is not broken? 5 or less is considered controlled. In my opinion, you are beating a dead horse.
by rjezuit
Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: fingers tingling
Replies: 30
Views: 13091

Re: fingers tingling

Could it be you are sleeping better and staying in one position while you sleep is causing nerve compression? Whole hand? All fingers? Just the ring and pinky? Sounds like nerve compression to me.
by rjezuit
Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: More expensive with insurance? WHAT?!
Replies: 20
Views: 10725

Re: More expensive with insurance? WHAT?!

I went to a local store to get some mask parts. My 20% was more than buying it online and paying full price. It's how insurance works, and why it is so expensive.
by rjezuit
Sun Sep 27, 2015 5:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Water in mask and hose
Replies: 8
Views: 2057

Re: Water in mask and hose

I get rainout all the time if I sleep outside (camping) and it gets cool, or if the windows are open and it gets cold at night. Minor annoyance, I usually sleep through it and notice the condensation when I wake up. This is with no humidifier, so I would assume it's worse with one.
by rjezuit
Sat Apr 18, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask leaves marks on face
Replies: 2
Views: 1283

Re: Mask leaves marks on face

I use the same mask and got the padacheeks a few years back. Work wonderfully.
by rjezuit
Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any one heard about nasopharyngeal tube to treat OSA?
Replies: 27
Views: 6612

Re: Any one heard about nasopharyngeal tube to treat OSA?

Kind of sounds like inserting a catheter to go to the bathroom every time. No thanks.
by rjezuit
Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Brand new user with sore nose!
Replies: 17
Views: 2597

Re: Brand new user with sore nose!

Lansinoh. Smear it on your nostrils. Works wonders. Highly purified lanolin in the breast feeding section.
by rjezuit
Thu Oct 23, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) and Sleep Apnea
Replies: 13
Views: 12820

Re: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) and Sleep Apnea

I have taken Flexeril on and off for years as needed. It will make you groggy at first, but that does wear off. Generally I take it in the evening about and hour before bed. This lessens the "hangover" sleepiness in the AM. With my auto CPAP, I do not see a difference. No higher pressures or AHI. Us...