Update from today, the DME called stating they have a script for me for a machine & supplies from my Dr & will call me back once they get all the documentation needed.

Will try that Julie, I'm so drowsy that i didn't even think of that, thanks!

Thanks again Pugsy, I went on search tempest & checked craigslist, multiple keyword searches within a 200 mile radius only found 3 cpap's for sale, all were quite well used with high hours & equally high prices...sigh

Thanks for the advice zoo, I don't dare tempt fate receiving any income from what could be construed as employment while I'm receiving workers comp :0

Kteague; You have some great points, I'm going to call the Dr tomorrow & ask if there's the possibility of giving more than one days notice to go in for another study so I can spend a few nights off the machine to see if we can get better results. I believe that based on a total of 13 minutes at 85%...

For private purchase...if you can't afford what grayghost (or the others) might need for a brand new machine there is always the option of getting a gently used machine for less money. Might take a bit of shopping around but it can be done. I once got a PR S1 BiPap Pro with 800 hours on it for $100...

Without the diagnosis it is unlikely that insurance will pay for a new machine. Now if you feel that using the machine makes a huge improvement in your sleep quality and how you feel and you want to continue therapy anyway...there are ways to buy a machine out of pocket and not have it be horribly ...

Oh...do you take any meds of any kind? Some meds will cause sleep architecture problems like decreased REM. Glad you asked this Pugsy as I should have mentioned meds in my OP. I have had 2 back surgeries & take Cymbalta 30 mg 2x day, Gabapentin 800mg 3x a day &Hydrocodone/APAP 10/325 3x a day as ne...

Hi all, just wanted to ask for some feedback on my situation. I was diagnosed in 2003 with OSA & setup on a Remstar Plus at 11cm with 1 lpm supplemental o2. I have used the cpap faithfully since with the exception of a couple times when I've had inner ear infections. My machine now has 30,356 hours ...