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by wiguy
Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift FX Bella Nasal Ear Loops????
Replies: 16
Views: 4002

Re: Swift FX Bella Nasal Ear Loops????

I love my bella loops! Pink and all!!!! I do not use anything other than the small pads that come with it. The first few nights were questionable but now I have no issues. I am also a guy! LOL Maybe I just have tougher skin. My ears are perfect thank God. I can't seel myself with any other mask righ...
by wiguy
Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My quest for < 1.0 AHI!
Replies: 0
Views: 425

My quest for < 1.0 AHI!

I snugged up my bella loops a bit lastnight.. I noticed they were a bit loose. I slept like a rock.

My first night. So Close! I do feel pretty good. Tuesday night I slept CPAP free. OOOOOOOPS. I zonked out watching TV.

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by wiguy
Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie...just wanted to say, "HI"
Replies: 10
Views: 1106

Re: Newbie...just wanted to say, "HI"

Thanks guys! It;s been 3 long years since I've has a good night's sleep. Believe it or not, my psychiatrist attributed my nightly wakings to anxiety (I was having nightime panic attacks). So of course I am now on more drugs than I care to mention. this could be a game changer for me. Being repeated...
by wiguy
Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: heated hose
Replies: 8
Views: 1210

Re: heated hose

I love my heated hose. I will not give it up. I live in a cold region and is nice for the winter. I have bumped up my humidity with no rainout. I noticed the other night on the air coming off my mask was warmer. When I get i bed.. I watch tv for a little while to wind down. I pre-heat my machine as ...
by wiguy
Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: a-flex question. and my doc apt. today.
Replies: 3
Views: 721

a-flex question. and my doc apt. today.

HI folks.. I just have a quick question. I want to try to hit a <1 AHI night. Iam curious about my a-flex setting. It is set on "2" right now. I was wondering if I change this. thus relieving less pressure would help me have less OSA? I have been busting off some nice nights. Over the last 8 days I ...
by wiguy
Sat Nov 10, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anxiety Meds and OSA
Replies: 11
Views: 2578

Re: Anxiety Meds and OSA

Thank you for the info folks!
by wiguy
Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anxiety Meds and OSA
Replies: 11
Views: 2578

Re: Anxiety Meds and OSA

yes I am
by wiguy
Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anxiety Meds and OSA
Replies: 11
Views: 2578

Anxiety Meds and OSA

Hi folks... I was just wondering if there is any connection between AMD meds and OSA. I have both. I am on 150mg of Effexor XR. I know it does not cure it. I am thinking about comign down off of my Effexor...with my doctors help. I was wondering though if there was any effects taking the meds or any...
by wiguy
Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: tubing size.
Replies: 5
Views: 977

Re: tubing size.

TY.. cant wait to try this out tonight along with the bella loops!! im excited! LOL
by wiguy
Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: tubing size.
Replies: 5
Views: 977

Re: tubing size.

just plugged it in.. says tube 15h. I assume that is correct. Please excuse my ignorance.
by wiguy
Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: tubing size.
Replies: 5
Views: 977

tubing size.

Quick question... it appears the tubing for the heated tube is smaller in diameter than that of the standard tube... is there any setting I need to change, or will the machine recognize this?

thanks
by wiguy
Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: This isnt so bad. DME :)
Replies: 3
Views: 582

Re: This isnt so bad. DME :)

Lizistired wrote:That's good to hear. Did you buy a lottery ticket on the way home?

Perhaps I should have. LOL
by wiguy
Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: This isnt so bad. DME :)
Replies: 3
Views: 582

This isnt so bad. DME :)

Went to get my climate tube setup for my machine today. I had a good time with the guy. We were talking and hes like wow.. you have done your homework havent you. I just smirked and nodded and said yep.. I am a member of an online forum with lots of sleep apnea folks. I was like yeah... I have read ...
by wiguy
Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:28 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A good DME report...seriously!
Replies: 13
Views: 1754

Re: A good DME report...seriously!

I had great DME. I am 3 weeks in as well. I am happy with my mask, but I want the heated tube setup as we keep it cool at night, and I need the humidity!!! I called my lady and shes like let me check. She kind of heehawed around a little but maybe she was busy. I called one day and got another guy c...
by wiguy
Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My best night yet..
Replies: 3
Views: 690

My best night yet..

This is my best night thus far in the 3 weeks or so I have been on therapy. I can tell. I feel like a million bucks today! I have been up and down a bit trying to settle in.

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