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by I_AM_NOT_AN_ANIMAL
Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting the run around with my equipment provider? Costs?
Replies: 12
Views: 1262

Re: Getting the run around with my equipment provider? Costs?

I didn't wear it because I kept feeling like I was suffocating. They assured me, when I went to turn in the machine that I owed nothing , but should hold on to the machine until the new one arrived. This was close to a month ago. Now they're acting fishy. Not returning my calls. Claiming they have n...
by I_AM_NOT_AN_ANIMAL
Tue Oct 13, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting the run around with my equipment provider? Costs?
Replies: 12
Views: 1262

Getting the run around with my equipment provider? Costs?

~Was 'assigned' a BPAP machine and it did not work for me. ~Did not use it the necessary amount of time (4 hours a day) but was told that, because I have BCBS, I didn't have to worry about paying anything. ~Went to the doctor and he said I needed the pressure raised, weeks went by and *bunch of back...
by I_AM_NOT_AN_ANIMAL
Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now
Replies: 30
Views: 3992

Re: Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now

I use the breeze headgear and RemStar Plus with passover humidifier. I went through a problem with severe allergic rhinitis for a while. Every time I wore the CPAP, I would wake up with uncontrollable sneezing and allergic reactions in the nose. After replacing EVERYTHING but the machine itself - I...
by I_AM_NOT_AN_ANIMAL
Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now
Replies: 30
Views: 3992

Re: Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now

Okay, thanks for all the advice. Having a severe flu-like reaction would not be worth it, but I've heard about the cold affecting the humidity, and that may be it as it was pretty cold in there, and my nose started 'acting up' about 4-5 hours in, with just the nasal CPAP. After that, he switched it ...
by I_AM_NOT_AN_ANIMAL
Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now
Replies: 30
Views: 3992

Re: Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now

Is it possible there was too much humidity, or that the water was 'bad'? I once bought a humidifier and, I forget the name but, it shakes the water until a cool mist is made? But, the mist contains the minerals and whatnot that were in the water, long story short I got sick there as well. NOTE: When...
by I_AM_NOT_AN_ANIMAL
Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now
Replies: 30
Views: 3992

Re: Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now

It's def not a coincidence. *ACCCCHHOO!!* The humidity was too high when he first put on the machine and I was breathing through my gurgling nose. Nose was dripping when he finally told me to take off the mask. Again, I am 100% sure it has something to do with wearing the mask. Perhaps wearing that ...
by I_AM_NOT_AN_ANIMAL
Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now
Replies: 30
Views: 3992

Just had my first 'fitting' for CPAP machine...very sick now

Last night was the second night of my sleep study, where they actually placed me on a CPAP machine. After some adjustments, it seemed to go well, but today I have either a cold, or some pretty major allergies. Nose is running nonstop and head hurts. All the signs of an oncoming flu or cold. Is this ...