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by kfetty
Tue Nov 05, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi, Thanks for writing. I feel I don't really have RLS -- I was extremely twitchy that night. The wires drove me crazy especially in my nose. The room was very dry and cold and the blankets weren't warm. It was not my regular bed -- which I have set up completely to my needs and tastes. My spouse ag...
by kfetty
Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi, This matter or discussion is now resolved and closed. I have decided not to pursue CPAP, an oral appliance or another sleep study. Since May 2013 when I discovered the loud snoring, I have taken many steps in sleep hygiene including no electronic devices in the bedroom, no emotional discussions ...
by kfetty
Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi again, I met with my new doctor on Friday and brought the copy of my sleep study with me. The medicare and non-medicare scored reports were included. It was a lot of information and the doctor did a thorough ENT examination of my throat and sinuses - no obstructions. He spent 1 hour 20 minutes wi...
by kfetty
Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi, I made an appointment with a new doctor on Monday -- again, another 5-week wait to go to Albany on November 1st. I checked with a well known doctor in NYC and the wait was until January, even later. The Albany staff said I would most likely be set up for a CPAP Titration two weeks after the appo...
by kfetty
Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi, I'm inclined to call the new doctor and schedule a second opinion and figure out next steps. I can always ask the old doctor questions later if I think that would help. I'm going to ask the new doctor's staff if I should pick up a disk with all the original information from the sleep study. That...
by kfetty
Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi, I was afraid of this -- I picked up the report with all the Medicare scorings. I guess since I just turned 64 she's getting me ready for Medicare? Anyways perhaps I should call her office and insist that I get both reports and perhaps even pick up a disk with the full report. She showed me on sc...
by kfetty
Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi, Since I already have a website I thought it quicker to upload the document there. Here is the link. http://www.karenandpat.com/uploads/1/2/8/7/12873160/sleeplab.pdf Thanks for the answers to my questions. The home titration is definitely a great way to go. My doctor said since I have pretty good...
by kfetty
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi All, I have the report, a copy all redacted of personal information, but cannot post attachments! Maybe someone can clue me in. Anyways, the report was revised to "mild to moderate" with a footnote and dated today so it's all official. The numbers and graphs are attached. The sleep lab (which is ...
by kfetty
Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi again, My doctor called me at home (9 pm) to confirm that the report I'll be picking up has only one change - one word - from severe to mild. She went on to say "just to clarify: you do have severe sleep apnea - according to the ASXX (I only got the first 2 letters). However, I changed it to mild...
by kfetty
Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi Again, I'm a techie. I belong to forums regarding electric cars, computers (macs), solar and phones. I never buy anything without doing a lot of research and checking user reviews. Real people, real reviews. When I first realized I had this problem (never heard of the word apnea until May of this...
by kfetty
Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances
Replies: 25
Views: 3774

Re: Hypopnea and Oral Appliances

Hi all, Somehow the first time I posted I wasn't logged in so sorry for the confusion. You have all given me the information I need without really saying it - get another doctor (which I have to do in any case) and start all over with understanding my situation. The first thing I'm going to do is ge...