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by texmels
Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sinus Irrigation with Grossan Tip
Replies: 8
Views: 1920

Re: Sinus Irrigation with Grossan Tip

thanks guys for your input tonight on the nasal irrigators. very helpful tips. now...im off to use my neilmed pot. goodnight
by texmels
Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sinus Irrigation with Grossan Tip
Replies: 8
Views: 1920

Re: Sinus Irrigation with Grossan Tip

very true, maybe use an unused nasal pillow and rig it up to some kind of tubing...just seeking non medicinal ways to help the sinuses.
by texmels
Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sinus Irrigation with Grossan Tip
Replies: 8
Views: 1920

Re: Sinus Irrigation with Grossan Tip

Last month, my brother-in-law and sister came to florida for a vacation. He forgot to pack his Grossan tip/Waterpik and had a horrible time with his sinuses. huge dark and puffy circles under his eyes and headaches within 2 days of not flushing. My sister said that after their 10 days here, it took ...
by texmels
Mon Aug 06, 2012 5:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sinus Irrigation with Grossan Tip
Replies: 8
Views: 1920

Sinus Irrigation with Grossan Tip

Has anyone tried this Grossan Tip for Sinus irrigation? My brother-in-law's ENT put him onto this about 6 years ago for severe sinus congestion/allergies. He attaches the Grossan tip to his regular waterpik machine rather than buying the whole sytem and religiously irrigates his sinuses 2x/day. My N...
by texmels
Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone tried this mouthpiece?
Replies: 11
Views: 4710

Re: Anyone tried this mouthpiece?

Kaiasgram, actually I did not do any extra research on this mouth piece before I bought it. i was browsing in the walmart and came across it. i thought to try it first only as a cheaper alternative before investing into a more expensive mouth guard or having one made by the dentist. So, I ended up b...
by texmels
Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone tried this mouthpiece?
Replies: 11
Views: 4710

Re: Anyone tried this mouthpiece?

i smiled when I read this because I went browsing through the sports section at walmart yesterday and bought an Everlast mouth guard that looks just like this century one. I have not boiled it to fit yet, or worn it to sleep, but the middle piece does come out. According to the directions though, yo...
by texmels
Sat Aug 04, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Off-topic: Obama and Romney
Replies: 51
Views: 5475

Re: Off-topic: Obama and Romney

Just an fyi- President Obama was here in Orlando yesterday. His visit wrapped up during rush hour arriving at the MCO airport to jet off at arond 530pm, talk about a traffic night mare. Road closures and big time delays...to be expected I guess.
by texmels
Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: how to post images or pictures?
Replies: 2
Views: 736

how to post images or pictures?

I would like to know how to add an image or picture on a post or a pm message. I have searched around under "new users" and cpap wicki and have tried to do a search on the forum, but nothing is popping up. I guess I am not looking in the right place. Can some kind soul please direct me to the right ...
by texmels
Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: venting moment...uggh
Replies: 8
Views: 1301

Re: venting moment...uggh

Haha, i would love to, but a grumpier husband makes for a grumpier me...and I already feel maxed out on that one right now. I will seek out some tips from the forum though in case I get into a devilish mood.
by texmels
Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: venting moment...uggh
Replies: 8
Views: 1301

Re: venting moment...uggh

check your pm message eaglett1111...thanks
by texmels
Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I thought i was okay with this diagnosis and i am just NOT!
Replies: 47
Views: 5450

Re: I thought i was okay with this diagnosis and i am just NOT!

wow... i think your 61 pound weight loss is absolutely fantastic and shows how strong you really are. Great job!!
by texmels
Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: venting moment...uggh
Replies: 8
Views: 1301

venting moment...uggh

Ok, so I've only been on cpap a few months and am doing everything I can do to adjust to the therapy. Product education, very recently started reviewing my data to help me understand, and of course joining this forum and learning more than any doctor or DME would ever care to share. I'm on my 4th ma...
by texmels
Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hybrid mask users....Please help!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1553

Re: Hybrid mask users....Please help!!

thanks ksmike, i was putting the floss lower down at the base of the nasal prongs. I will try it your way tonight and see if it helps me
by texmels
Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hybrid mask users....Please help!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1553

Re: Hybrid mask users....Please help!!

thanks for the links and the pics! I need to go out and get some ladies tights asap:-) In the mean time, I cut my wide hairband last night to make it more narrow and wrapped it over the pillows. there was still some leaking when I turned on my side, but the headband is not as elastic the way the tig...
by texmels
Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hybrid mask users....Please help!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1553

Hybrid mask users....Please help!!

Hello and good evening. Just seeking a little help from the experienced hybrid users in the group. Well, I finally received my Innomed hybrid mask, and have used it for the last two nights. Like many past posters, lots of leaking around the nasal prongs when I turn in bed. I have read lots of helpfu...