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by Paralel
Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CMS-50E Software ??
Replies: 10
Views: 3346

Re: New CMS-50E Software ??

I have SPO2 v2.7, maybe that would help?

We should really start a page where people list what version they have, so we can swap them around in case someone has a version that isn't working for them.
by Paralel
Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT - Statins and You
Replies: 355
Views: 102035

Re: OT - Statins and You

I think the main issue is with the lipophilic statins that penetrate muscle and cross the BBB, the hydrophilic statins are much less of an issue. I have yet to see someone on one of the most hydrophilic statins have any issue. Also, the hydrophilic statins were shown not to be associated with diabe...
by Paralel
Sat Apr 18, 2015 10:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT - Statins and You
Replies: 355
Views: 102035

Re: OT - Statins and You

I think the main issue is with the lipophilic statins that penetrate muscle and cross the BBB, the hydrophilic statins are much less of an issue. I have yet to see someone on one of the most hydrophilic statins have any issue. Also, the hydrophilic statins were shown not to be associated with diabet...
by Paralel
Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Diagnosed with Severe at 21 and 15% bodyfat
Replies: 40
Views: 5225

Re: Diagnosed with Severe at 21 and 15% bodyfat

I would suggest finding a competent sleep medicine physician and starting CPAP/APAP therapy, as has been echoed above. Ones fitness level has little correlation with sleep apnea for the majority of people. There are people that have it made worse by carrying extra weight, and some people can even ge...
by Paralel
Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vit D Can be bad for you
Replies: 11
Views: 3449

Re: Vit D Can be bad for you

Also, as a reminder, you want to get your levels checked twice a year, once at the beginning of March, and once at the end of August, being the trough and peak of Vit D3 levels respectively. If you can stay between 50 and 100 at each of those tests, you're doing it right. Also, too much of anything ...
by Paralel
Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vitamin B-12
Replies: 63
Views: 11374

Re: Vitamin B-12

nothing to be terribly concerned about Would you mind if I maintained a level of moderate concern? While continuing with my morning espresso with Kahlua, of course? To each their own, but I'm sure you can find things of actual import of which to be moderately concerned, if you need something with w...
by Paralel
Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vitamin B-12
Replies: 63
Views: 11374

Re: Vitamin B-12

Given the nature of blood tests, if its in your blood, it has been absorbed, now conversion to active metabolites, that's a different story, but as far as absorption goes, if you have high levels in your blood, absorption is not an issue. If you weren't absorbing it, it wouldn't' be in your blood to...
by Paralel
Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cat bites mask/hose and turns off machine
Replies: 20
Views: 5360

Re: Cat bites mask/hose and turns off machine

wildboar wrote:Go to the pet store and get some wienerdogs, those bastards are guaranteed to fix your cat problems.
My sausage dog loves her cat.
by Paralel
Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vit D Can be bad for you
Replies: 11
Views: 3449

Re: Vit D Can be bad for you

I have my vitamin D level checked regularly and my target is 75-80. I am currently taking 18,500 IU per day and finally got my level up to 74. I won't be reducing my dosage until my blood test indicates that my level is significantly over 80. I do pay attention to many MDs who study nutritional req...
by Paralel
Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vitamin B-12
Replies: 63
Views: 11374

Re: Vitamin B-12

From the Institute of Medicine:

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/DRI/DRI_Ta ... ements.pdf

There is no currently defined upper intake limit for B12, which is usually a good sign it is nothing to be terribly concerned about.
by Paralel
Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Accident prone (please read please)
Replies: 46
Views: 6505

Re: Accident prone (please read please)

First off, the Ambien is your most likely culprit regarding what is going on. It is well known for causing all kinds of after effects in the daytime including clumsiness, forgetfulness, etc... It is also likely the source of you still feeling tired. I wouldn't start anything like Nuvigil until you g...
by Paralel
Thu Mar 05, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone Concerned About Bisphenol A?
Replies: 23
Views: 6918

Re: Anyone Concerned About Bisphenol A?

...Hey, my sister-in-law still to this day won't go within fifty feet of a microwave because she's convinced it will fry her brain (or what remains of it). Well, there might be something to that, if you're a fetus. There has been some recent research regarding expectant mother and congenital anatom...
by Paralel
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fake Sleep Study Rapes in Japan
Replies: 6
Views: 2797

Re: Fake Sleep Study Rapes in Japan

I really believe systematic rape like, whether involving children or adults, should be punishable by death. There is just no good reason to keep people like that around on earth.
by Paralel
Sat Jan 24, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do You Eat Gluten-Free?
Replies: 101
Views: 19223

Re: Do You Eat Gluten-Free?

Since I was talking about Atorvastatin strictly in the context of secondary prevention, I'm not sure the why you are asking about primary prevention. I don't generally like Atorvastatin as primary prevention except in very particular circumstances.
by Paralel
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Rx for Propranolol
Replies: 10
Views: 2660

Re: New Rx for Propranolol

Ick, I hate all the IR, short-acting BB's. They cause all sorts of issues. If he wants to keep you on propanolol, you may want to ask him about Inderal LA. Its the ER version of propanolol, so its time to peak activity is longer, so the ramp up isn't as severe, and the duration of action is longer. ...