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by traveling Utz
Sun May 01, 2016 4:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can people genuinely fail to tolerate CPAP?
Replies: 53
Views: 10782

Re: Can people genuinely fail to tolerate CPAP?

I know the feeling of this initial post! My road has not been easy, it's been frustrating. I was misdiagnosed initially, and only because I had a data card, and used info I found, did I get the proper diagnosis. It wasn't the sleep lab, it was me that went to the DR and had her evaluate my results. ...
by traveling Utz
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Semi-obvious travel tips
Replies: 29
Views: 5138

Re: Semi-obvious travel tips

I also have a hose hanger that I made out of PVC pipe that easily fits into my suitcase.

Keeps the hose up and out of the way.
by traveling Utz
Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bringing or Obtaining Distilled Water on a Cruise?
Replies: 36
Views: 9075

Re: Bringing or Obtaining Distilled Water on a Cruise?

I also have a PVC hose hanger that I made that is portable and takes up very little space in a suitcase. The room stewards have no issue with it.
by traveling Utz
Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bringing or Obtaining Distilled Water on a Cruise?
Replies: 36
Views: 9075

Re: Bringing or Obtaining Distilled Water on a Cruise?

I have used mine on Royal Caribbean and Carnival. The room stewards are very aware. I use a towel to cover the cord at night, the stewards always made sure I had a towel to use.. I got Distilled Water from both. I think Carnival charged $3.. I contacted the cruise line and made them aware of the CPA...
by traveling Utz
Fri Oct 09, 2015 6:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CSA and A-Fib
Replies: 3
Views: 715

Re: CSA and A-Fib

The Cardiologist agrees and that is who I am having a consultation with on the 21st. Thanks
by traveling Utz
Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CSA and A-Fib
Replies: 3
Views: 715

CSA and A-Fib

I am having a constant struggle with my CSA and now my A-Fib is really acting up. I am struggling with my Central Sleep Apnea, insomnia and the D*MN ASV/CPAP machine. Gets so frustrating. The neurologist is very helpful and understanding, she has given me a different sleep med to try for middle of t...
by traveling Utz
Thu Jul 23, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: hose hanger options for multiple hotels
Replies: 18
Views: 5460

Re: hose hanger options for multiple hotels

I made one out of PVC pipe. I have 2, one for the house that is glued, and one that I made that can be taken apart and put into a suitcase.

I have never had a issue at the hotel, they take it out from under the mattress and make the bed. Sometimes they even put it back!
by traveling Utz
Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sex and cpap
Replies: 77
Views: 15488

Re: Sex and cpap

It does allow for some of the guessing game to be over.. If she puts the mask on, he will know she is definitely not in the mood!! Seriously, I still have issues of forgetting to put the mask on at night when my wife is in bed (She works midnights) and a part of me thinks its psychological of her se...
by traveling Utz
Tue Sep 23, 2014 5:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Not sleeping thru the night
Replies: 16
Views: 2804

Re: Not sleeping thru the night

Sadly, I have been dealing with this for a while.. Diagnosed with severe insomnia.. I get to the 4am period and religiously wake up for the bathroom and cannot fall back asleep with mask.. Will sleep if I keep it off.. Is a daily struggle..
by traveling Utz
Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Doctors. Any Success Stories?
Replies: 36
Views: 5145

Re: Sleep Doctors. Any Success Stories?

I got very lucky by finding a Doctor that was connected with the hospital (St. Agnes) that did my sleep study. When I went to her for the first appointment, I had printouts from Pugsy and Sleepyhead.. I showed them to her.. She went back to my sleep study notes and saw that they missed my CSA diagno...
by traveling Utz
Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My 2 year struggle.. OA to CSA.. Cpap to ASV.
Replies: 5
Views: 1096

Re: My 2 year struggle.. OA to CSA.. Cpap to ASV.

How are you doing with sleep hygiene? Going to bed at the same time each night, Only doing sleep in bed - no reading, no TV, etc., Developing the habit: "I'm in bed and masked up therefore I'm going to sleep" No snacks after dinner, No fluids after dinner, No spicy foods or caffeinated beverages af...
by traveling Utz
Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My 2 year struggle.. OA to CSA.. Cpap to ASV.
Replies: 5
Views: 1096

My 2 year struggle.. OA to CSA.. Cpap to ASV.

Well.. I am past my 2 years of dealing, I'll call it struggle.. Nothing is easy.. Everything is complex with me.. I cannot get past 4 hours on the machine.. Once in a while, I will get 6.. But that is rare.. I have access to my data, with help from Pugsy.. The numbers look good.. leaks are low.. I h...
by traveling Utz
Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Might be joining the Bilevel or ASV Club
Replies: 18
Views: 3397

Re: Might be joining the Bilevel or ASV Club

I went through this transition..

Its still a struggle for me..

I average over 4 hours a night..

The downside is, Sleepyhead doesn't work with my ASV..
by traveling Utz
Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Update on OSA/CSA.. Asv..
Replies: 7
Views: 1259

Re: Update on OSA/CSA.. Asv..

... Only thing different was I went to a baseball meeting and had a beer ... You might want to experiment and see if it makes a difference if you are in a recliner or not. Or if you have more pillows helping you stay upright or not. Additionally, does it seem to be due to higher pressure that you h...
by traveling Utz
Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Update on OSA/CSA.. Asv..
Replies: 7
Views: 1259

Re: Update on OSA/CSA.. Asv..

I guess I posted too early... Last night was horrible.. Slept until 2.. I went to the bathroom, and put the mask back on.. I was awake until 345, when I finally took the mask off.. I may have gotten another 30 mins sleep.. Only thing different was I went to a baseball meeting and had a beer.. So wil...