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by eptreyg
Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pain in nose on first night.
Replies: 11
Views: 1979

Re: Pain in nose on first night.

Lori - I think we're all in this together, so glad you can get help. No skin off my nose (as it were) about your hijacking! Pugsy - I will get a SD card reader this weekend and will let you know. I've loosened the headgear for tonight just to see how it goes. I"m currently using medium pillows, have...
by eptreyg
Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pain in nose on first night.
Replies: 11
Views: 1979

Pain in nose on first night.

So, I'm uncertain as to if I need to switch mask types or if I'm just going through an adjustment period - but I woke up twice last night with a ton of pressure in my nose. The pressure caused enough pain that I ended up taking the mask off twice. The second time I just turned the machine off. Is th...
by eptreyg
Sat Sep 20, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My final (okay - maybe not) LIST OF ESSENTIALS...
Replies: 11
Views: 36764

Re: My final (okay - maybe not) LIST OF ESSENTIALS...

I've used Lanisoh for years as a lip balm when hiking in the mountains. Best stuff ever. Glad to know about it for cpap use!
by eptreyg
Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Got the diagnosis, got the script, nervous
Replies: 6
Views: 1128

Got the diagnosis, got the script, nervous

After several months of horrible sleep, I finally did a sleep study which revealed severe sleep apnea. I skipped right past normal and moderate and went to severe. Apria has been somewhat surprisingly helpful and prompt. My doctor has scripted a Respironics System One. No idea if it is auto or not. ...