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by vancegate
Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Molding ComfortGel Masks
Replies: 6
Views: 2052

Re: Molding ComfortGel Masks

Thanks Archangle! I have a new ComfortGel Full. I wonder if it is considered a blue. It doesn't have Blue in the name.
by vancegate
Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Molding ComfortGel Masks
Replies: 6
Views: 2052

Molding ComfortGel Masks

Can you still use hot water to mold Respironics ComfortGel masks? I can't find anything about it on their web site. Has anyone done it with success or failure?
by vancegate
Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Want to lower AHI further
Replies: 15
Views: 2333

Re: Want to lower AHI further

Okay I talked to the doctor (my friend) who prescribed the machine. He said the problem is probably my nasal mask. For high pressures, nasal masks often don't work well for two reasons: 1) The machine has trouble getting enough air in your nose, which confuses it. I also have allergies and have some...
by vancegate
Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Want to lower AHI further
Replies: 15
Views: 2333

Re: Want to lower AHI further

Thanks for all your advice, everyone. Real helpful. Once I get this ironed out, I'll let you all know.
by vancegate
Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Want to lower AHI further
Replies: 15
Views: 2333

Re: Want to lower AHI further

Thanks for your concern, Heavy Lids. It appears I do need to make the time for a sleep study. You don't mess with your health, I know. The machine was prescribed by an MD, however, and he did recommend the exact model I got. He works at the VA. Here is the data my machine gives: Last 30 Days Day Cou...
by vancegate
Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Want to lower AHI further
Replies: 15
Views: 2333

Re: Want to lower AHI further

Yes I've never had a sleep study. I'm going it alone. A doctor friend of mine gave me the prescription and recommended an apap because he knew I'm traveling a lot for work and couldn't get in for a sleep study. I haven't bought the $140 software for my machine yet, as I would hate to if I'm going to...
by vancegate
Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Want to lower AHI further
Replies: 15
Views: 2333

Want to lower AHI further

I've been using my Intellipap for several weeks and my AHI has stayed around 12. I'd like to get it below 5. It's an auto adjust machine and my average pressure is 17 to 20. I've tried to narrow the pressure range with no improvement. Sometimes I feel like the machine goes crazy on me by maxing out ...