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by john49
Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cold/Cool versus Warm air from CPAP humidifier
Replies: 62
Views: 51260

Re: Cold/Cool versus Warm air from CPAP humidifier

I must have cool air to breathe in order to fall asleep. The humidifier with heat did not work for me. I tried filling my water chamber with distilled water, freezing, and turning the heat to zero. This worked for awhile but the water chambers corrode and had to be washed daily. I tried filling them...
by john49
Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT--Shoulder Surgery.
Replies: 23
Views: 1714

Re: OT--Shoulder Surgery.

Very important to try not and overdo it after surgery. I had a complete rotator cuff tear repaired in August. Started therapy a bit too soon (two weeks) and tore it again. Had second surgery in October. Recovery is very slow and painful however I am hopeful I can get back on my bicycle in the Spring...
by john49
Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 766
Views: 2118919

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

I started with my CPAP in 2014 and it took me several months to get used to it. I have a blood disorder called Polycythemia which means I have too many red blood cells. One of the contributing factors was the fact that while sleeping with apnea the body does not get enough oxygen and this results in...
by john49
Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry mouth help
Replies: 17
Views: 12805

Re: Dry mouth help

All I can do is tell you what works for me. I use the GC Dry Mouth gel just before I put my full face mask on. I turn the humidifier setting to zero. I completely fill the water chamber with ice cubes. This gives me cool air to breather rather than heated air. Every once in awhile I have to use a se...
by john49
Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea and Red Blood Cell Count
Replies: 27
Views: 7926

Re: Sleep Apnea and Red Blood Cell Count

I was diagnosed with polycythemia and had to undergo a number of phlebotomies to reduce red blood cell count. Since my polycythemia was not the vera strain (genetic) the doctors looked for other underlying causes. After a sleep test showed severe apnea I started on a CPAP program. I previously worke...
by john49
Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry Mouth
Replies: 29
Views: 9326

Re: Dry Mouth

I guess what works for some does not work for all. I use the GC Dry Mouth Gel with good results. I have a hard time breathing warm air at night as I am used to a cool room. I fill the water chamber each night with ice chips to provide cool air and turn the heater completely off. By the time the ice ...