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by crankybear
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to go from CPAP to APAP mode?
Replies: 3
Views: 547

Re: How to go from CPAP to APAP mode?

I wanted to try it out. My cpap setting is 11.
by crankybear
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to go from CPAP to APAP mode?
Replies: 3
Views: 547

How to go from CPAP to APAP mode?

I have a ResMed Autoset 69. The supplier set me up to start on the CPAP mode. I want to know if I can switch to the APAP myself. If so what do, is there anything I need to know or should check before switching. Also how do i change modes?

Crankybear.
by crankybear
Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Introduction - Newbie here...
Replies: 62
Views: 10228

Re: Introduction - Newbie here...

One newbie to another....welcome. I have been on my cpap for just over one month. Found the begining a challange. Now I look forward to using it. I know it works for me. I no longer get up a few times through the night to go to the bathroom, since I sleep sounder. Which makes me glad to know I had n...
by crankybear
Sun Sep 23, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I Can't Use My Nasal Pillows With a Cold
Replies: 4
Views: 1124

I Can't Use My Nasal Pillows With a Cold

I am new to sleep apnea and have been on my CPAP machine for about a month now. I have adjusted over the weeks with no issues, until now. I had a cold and my nose is congested. I have not been using my machine during my cold. Any recommendations?
by crankybear
Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasel Mask vs Pillow Poll
Replies: 12
Views: 2492

Re: Nasel Mask vs Pillow Poll

What are bella loops
by crankybear
Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasel Mask vs Pillow Poll
Replies: 12
Views: 2492

Re: Nasel Mask vs Pillow Poll

Thank you
by crankybear
Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasel Mask vs Pillow Poll
Replies: 12
Views: 2492

Nasel Mask vs Pillow Poll

I starting using a cpap a few weeks ago. My DMI told me that he to uses a cpap machine and that the nasal pillow was his favorite type and was the way to go. I will be going back for my 30 day follow up shortly and would like some feedback on what most people prefer. I am not sure what to think of t...
by crankybear
Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 1 year anniversary
Replies: 9
Views: 2144

Re: 1 year anniversary

Happy Anniversary! I am almost at my one month mark and am getting more used to it.
by crankybear
Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Night Jitters
Replies: 8
Views: 1726

First Night Jitters

Well I received my resmed s9 autoset and used it for the first time last night (first time for any cpap). I was told I have very severe apnea with an index of 71.8/minute. I am not sure what I thought, certainly different. I did find falling to sleep to over an hour. I was given a nose piece instead...
by crankybear
Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using a CPAP tonight for the first time!?
Replies: 10
Views: 1582

Re: Using a CPAP tonight for the first time!?

My machine is an auto set not the escaape. What type of data does the machine record. The supplier told me the first month he is using it as a standard cpap and after reviewing data he will then be able to use the apap portion. He also said not to use a heated hose yet. After I left, I wondered why ...
by crankybear
Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stuck in middle between Dr & Supplier: CPAP vs APAP?
Replies: 9
Views: 2202

Re: Stuck in middle between Dr & Supplier: CPAP vs APAP?

All went well. Supplier agreed to tell Dr. to upgrade script to an APAP. Met with supplier and they gave me a resmed s9, which seems to be the best by what everyone says at cpaptalk. FYI My overall apnea hypopnea index was severe at 71.8 events/ hr.
Tonight will be my first night!
by crankybear
Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using a CPAP tonight for the first time!?
Replies: 10
Views: 1582

Using a CPAP tonight for the first time!?

I have been diagnosed with severe sleep disorder. The overall apnea-hyopnea index was severe at 71.8 events per hour. I received my resmed s9, thanks to all of the information and guidence of cpap and asking the right questions.

I am looking for any advise for a first time user.
by crankybear
Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stuck in middle between Dr & Supplier: CPAP vs APAP?
Replies: 9
Views: 2202

Stuck in middle between Dr & Supplier: CPAP vs APAP?

I met with my family dr. and she reviewed my sleep center studies, which claims I have severe sleep apnea and the report recomended a cpap. I have just received my prescription for a cpap. When I asked Dr. about what options I have, I was told the supplier would know best and is trustworthy. Supplie...
by crankybear
Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Test Results are in: What questions should I ask my Dr.?
Replies: 2
Views: 548

Test Results are in: What questions should I ask my Dr.?

I have taken my initial sleep study and have been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I went back for my second sleep study using a cpap machine. Now those results are in and I have an appointment this week with my family Dr. to review all of the information from both studies and I assume to set me u...