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by Optimistic28
Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: -
Replies: 51
Views: 7314

Re: CPAP Banned for Females in New Law

This is the OP. I'm surprised at how many people actually believed me. The law I cited says nothing about females. I'm going to have to leave and find another forum because it's just way too easy to troll here. You guys even believed the Homeless Guy thread (which was not me, I had nothing to do wit...
by Optimistic28
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: -
Replies: 51
Views: 7314

Re: CPAP Banned for Females in New Law

But how do we know those restrictions won't be severe?
by Optimistic28
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: -
Replies: 51
Views: 7314

Re: CPAP Banned for Females in New Law

Here is the section that alarmed me:

"Pursuant to the adopted amendment the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall direct restrictions of the use of CPAP therapy by female users unless explicitly authorized by the FDA or its jurisdiction related to clause 117 (c).
by Optimistic28
Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: -
Replies: 51
Views: 7314

Re: CPAP Banned for Females in New Law

It's inside the law, I don't remember what section, but it was an amendment included in H.R. 3095. pertaining to CPAP use by females.
by Optimistic28
Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: -
Replies: 51
Views: 7314

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The new law in Congress makes it illegal for females to use CPAP. I can't believe they would stoop so low. The reasoning (according to them) is that CPAP is mostly a male problem and truckers are male. So ladies, stock up on CPAP now before this law passes! Don't forget masks and filters and accesso...
by Optimistic28
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Advice Please!
Replies: 7
Views: 1582

Need Advice Please!

Hello, I am a 28 year old male. Long time lurker, first time poster. I have moderate apnea, but severe when I sleep on my back. As such I sleep on my side. Anyway, I had a sleep study, confirmed for moderate apnea on my sides, severe when supine. Respironics APAP, 560, latest model, nasal mask. Been...