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by cmills56
Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help getting a better night of rest
Replies: 2
Views: 668

Help getting a better night of rest

The sun slowly sets over the horizon as yet another day comes to a glorious end. I put on the clothing I typically wear to bed every night. My wife and I head up the stairs and crawl under the warmth and the comfort of the blankets. I kiss my wife goodnight, turn off the light, and I roll over onto ...
by cmills56
Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll: how many masks did you try?
Replies: 29
Views: 8212

Re: Poll: how many masks did you try?

I have tried so many masks over the years that I have been using the machine. I am on number 5 right now. Mostly it was a search for the one that worked best for me. It took awhile for me to learn how to work with the insurance company in order to learn how to have them purchase masks for my M-Serie...
by cmills56
Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie -- specifics help to get started quick
Replies: 29
Views: 3710

Re: Newbie -- specifics help to get started quick

I wish that I would have been able to find something like this when I first started using a CPAP 3 years ago. It was a nightmare for me at first. I didn't know anything related to apnea. Then there was learning how to deal with the insurance side of things to boot. I didn't know as much about the in...
by cmills56
Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cost of Home Sleep Study?
Replies: 15
Views: 3591

Re: Cost of Home Sleep Study?

The actual cost to do a study will vary depending on where you live and the medical network you have the study done through. In general, they can easily range over $1,000. It is crazy how much this stuff costs. The machines aren't much better. I have had trouble with my insurance company covering co...
by cmills56
Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Freaking Out
Replies: 36
Views: 6711

Re: Freaking Out

It seems that you are having a psychological reaction more than a physical one. That first night must have been enough to scare the wits out of you. You will probably continue to return to the old M-Series until you are able to overcome this fear. If you were to wake up a few times because of a lack...