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by Nickzim
Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Frustrated & Anxious
Replies: 9
Views: 2700

tonimari98, By the sounds of most here, i am in the minority. It does take a while for most but I felt a difference almost immeadiately and have never looked back but get yourself seen to and never give up, i can promise you you will never feel as bad as you do now. Now after 3 and a half years with...
by Nickzim
Tue Feb 08, 2005 2:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Please help, trying to stay awake
Replies: 6
Views: 3398

Staying awake

Hi Maggiedog, Yep your right - it does suck. The only help i can give you is what was good for me. Take 10 min naps whenever you can but if strong coffee helps then do that but i would think that would actually leave you more tired when it has worn off. Coffee didnt work for me but for others it may...
by Nickzim
Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long did it take for you to feel better on CPAP therapy
Replies: 32
Views: 14565

Envy ....

Hi Guys, I enjoy reading your all views and comments regarding CPAP and it is apparent that a lot of people are very knowledgeable on the subject. I am so envious - it sounds like a good deal of people were given indepth tests, monitoring, info and assistance. When i was assessed i had to travel 120...
by Nickzim
Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Traveling
Replies: 9
Views: 2985

Carry on >>

Hi Guys, I have two F&P HCE221's, one at the side of my bed and one i use just for travelling and emergencies - so people who know these know that they are not the smallest cpap's. But it is all contained in the one bag for travelling, machine, hose and mask. Please someone can correct if i am wrong...
by Nickzim
Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long did it take for you to feel better on CPAP therapy
Replies: 32
Views: 14565

How long before improvement ?

Before i was assessed i would be napping before 9am and the odd time before that. There were many times i was woken by members of staff whilst sat at my desk, these naps were totally uncontrolable - for a lot of people who dont know about OSA find this hilarious. I found immeadiate relief and improv...
by Nickzim
Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: presure set at 16 new user
Replies: 10
Views: 2959

Location

Hi Wading thru' muck, Have been in Zim for 14 years, originally from the UK and that’s where I have to import all my cpap accessories. I deal with Fisher & Paykel UK direct who send to my folks and then either my brother or myself collect when in the UK. I don’t really live in a remote area, Harare ...
by Nickzim
Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Addiction to CPAP
Replies: 13
Views: 6233

Addiction

Just like Ylikone i'm new to these forums but can relate to many of the problems and fustrations. I'm totally addicted to my cpap and cannot imagine living without it. The times when i have not been able to use it for whatever reasons i am devastated the next day. Infact the gentle hum my machine ma...