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by arete123
Sat Oct 13, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fisher & Paykel 234
Replies: 4
Views: 861

Re: Fisher & Paykel 234

Thanks- that plug in the back on the R top corner, is that for DC?
by arete123
Sat Oct 13, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Who uses a cervical collar to stop mouth openings?
Replies: 9
Views: 1906

Re: Who uses a cervical collar to stop mouth openings?

I have used one for several months due to mouth opening and dry throat/mouth. It works great. It doesn't sweat. It is washable and breathable. I don't use anything else to keep the mouth shut.
by arete123
Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fisher & Paykel 234
Replies: 4
Views: 861

Re: Fisher & Paykel 234

In the manual appendix under features- the table that lists the main differences in the different series models. Do I have software capability?
by arete123
Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fisher & Paykel 234
Replies: 4
Views: 861

Fisher & Paykel 234

It says I have Patient Compliance Monitoring (LCD & Full Download. How do I go about obtaining that info?
What is Ambient Tracking Plus?
by arete123
Mon Oct 08, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone here on Testosterone Therapy?
Replies: 74
Views: 17040

Re: Anyone here on Testosterone Therapy?

You need to read the monographs that come with all of the TRT products. Whether it be Androgel, Testim, Axiron, whatever. Every single one of them mentions that administration of TRT can cause or worsen sleep apnea. Go to the Androgel 1.62% site, click on "side effects" on the right hand side. And i...
by arete123
Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cottonmouth and Snoring
Replies: 12
Views: 2455

Re: Cottonmouth and Snoring

"I wear a cervical collar fitted snugly every night and it does not keep my mouth shut and I still need CPAP and a full face mask.[quote][/quote] Just curious- why wear the collar if it doesn't keep your mouth shut? Do you need a wider collar, one that fits snugly under your chin when you sleep. The...
by arete123
Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone here on Testosterone Therapy?
Replies: 74
Views: 17040

Re: Anyone here on Testosterone Therapy?

"I have low T. I'm currently on Testopel which is testosterone pellets inserted under the skin every 3 months. I read that testosterone replacement therapy can worsen sleep apnea. I am concerned about this. And I also have to donate a pint of blood every 3 months because my RBC and hematocrit run hi...
by arete123
Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using a mouth guard eliminated jaw pain caused by chinstrap
Replies: 50
Views: 9082

Re: Using a mouth guard eliminated jaw pain caused by chinstrap

Never- it is breathable and washable. I have tried chin straps before and this beats them all. Your throat feels snug. You can adjust the tightness. Walgreens has one for $15- 1 size fits all.
by arete123
Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cottonmouth and Snoring
Replies: 12
Views: 2455

Re: Cottonmouth and Snoring

Use a cervical collar- it will keep your mouth shut- no apnea and reduced snoring.
by arete123
Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using a mouth guard eliminated jaw pain caused by chinstrap
Replies: 50
Views: 9082

Re: Using a mouth guard eliminated jaw pain caused by chinstrap

Just get a cervical collar- it will keep your mouth shut with no teeth or jaw pain. Works great.
by arete123
Wed Oct 03, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I have my machine/mask, what else do I need?
Replies: 33
Views: 4649

Re: I have my machine/mask, what else do I need?

I have had mine several weeks now. It is the Sleepstyle 200, built in humidifer with nasal pillows set @ 7CM. I quickly found that I was waking up in the morning with a very dry throat and mouth. I found out that it was because my mouth opened during the night. I fixed that by useing a cervical coll...