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by SleeplessInAustin
Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can I buy/setup/use a CPAP machine without a doctor?
Replies: 11
Views: 10601

Re: Can I buy/setup/use a CPAP machine without a doctor?

Thank you so much for all of the useful input! I will go ahead and look for a great deal on a Auto machine. If it takes a while, that is ok. Heck, I've probably already waited 20 years, so a few more weeks, or months, won't hurt. Once I do find one, I will definitely be back to let everyone know whi...
by SleeplessInAustin
Wed Mar 04, 2015 2:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can I buy/setup/use a CPAP machine without a doctor?
Replies: 11
Views: 10601

Re: Can I buy/setup/use a CPAP machine without a doctor?

Thanks Gals I didn't know you had to have a prescription to purchase a machine. It sounds like that is going to deflate my plans of doing this on my own. It's also good to know that the machine I saw wouldn't give me the information I need to help self diagnose and improve my situation. I'm willing ...
by SleeplessInAustin
Wed Mar 04, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can I buy/setup/use a CPAP machine without a doctor?
Replies: 11
Views: 10601

Can I buy/setup/use a CPAP machine without a doctor?

Back in 2004, at my request, a doctor had a sleep apnea machine sent to my home to test for sleep apnea. After using the machine and mailing it back to whomever (I don't remember who it was/so long ago), my insurance company determined that I didn't have sleep apnea. Now I knew that was a bunch of c...