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by allen476
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Possible reasons from chest pain from CPAP?
Replies: 5
Views: 2738

Re: Possible reasons from chest pain from CPAP?

Chest pain can be a whole host of things from Atrial Fib to Indigestion to a Heart Attack. First, most urgent care centers won't be able to do anything for you cardiac wise. I highly recommend going to the ER. Check your symptoms yourself. Shortness of breath, radiating pain down the right arm, seve...
by allen476
Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed Sues 3B; Faces Medicare/Medicaid Changes
Replies: 1
Views: 894

Re: ResMed Sues 3B; Faces Medicare/Medicaid Changes

If you can't beat them, sue them into bankruptcy.

I wonder if they continue to decline, that maybe we will see more competitive pricing again and the demise of MAP?
by allen476
Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: transport-sleep-apnea-scam
Replies: 201
Views: 20577

Re: transport-sleep-apnea-scam

In a post by chunkyfrog on Sat Jun 01, 2013 6:52 am: Trudger is gone. The truth is a light bulb switching on; as the cockroaches scurry under the sofa. ----------------- In a post this thread by Todzo on Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:47 am Trudger wrote: I'm still here, I have thick skin. lol Ah, the wild wil...
by allen476
Thu Jun 06, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: transport-sleep-apnea-scam
Replies: 201
Views: 20577

Re: transport-sleep-apnea-scam

Todzo wrote: I am suspicious that a libelous fishing attempt
I have yet to read anything on this thread that could even be construed as libel.
by allen476
Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: transport-sleep-apnea-scam
Replies: 201
Views: 20577

Re: transport-sleep-apnea-scam

I think until a standard is made, most trucking companies are going to come up with CYA programs to address sleep apnea. There are some concerns from the standpoint of 1) Determination or how to determine who to screen. The method of measuring one's neck is about as stupid as you can get. So they no...
by allen476
Wed May 29, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Zeo site is gone.
Replies: 16
Views: 2979

Re: My Zeo site is gone.

You would have thought that they would have posted a "This site will be shutting down on" warning beforehand.

But if you did your homework, you knew it was coming anyways.
by allen476
Wed May 29, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: transport-sleep-apnea-scam
Replies: 201
Views: 20577

Re: transport-sleep-apnea-scam

There are a few things that the article didn't mention that might shed light on the whole situation. 1) What was the standard that the company used for requiring the sleep study? Looks to me like they're trying to reduce truck caused accidents, of which a great many appear to be due to fatigue. 2) ...
by allen476
Sun May 26, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: transport-sleep-apnea-scam
Replies: 201
Views: 20577

Re: transport-sleep-apnea-scam

There are a few things that the article didn't mention that might shed light on the whole situation. 1) What was the standard that the company used for requiring the sleep study? 2) Who is paying for the sleep study? 3) Is there any type of education concerning sleep apnea? Do they conduct classes a...
by allen476
Sat May 25, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: medical-company-declines-to-answer
Replies: 5
Views: 958

Re: medical-company-declines-to-answer

Instead of calling the heads of the companies in, why not close the loopholes. (I know, it is too logical for Congress to figure out). Almost anyone on Medicare can qualify for a power scooter. Why do you think that they can make the offer of "If Medicare declines your coverage, we will give you the...
by allen476
Mon May 20, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility
Replies: 33
Views: 3896

Re: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility

If any mods are required, it is to make the silly displays more easy to use, fuck this pushing of multiple obscure little buttons to get to a tiny menu, with tiny up/down arrows. Unfortunately your idea is falling on deaf ears. The OP hasn't addressed a single issue regarding his ideas let alone in...
by allen476
Sun May 19, 2013 7:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility
Replies: 33
Views: 3896

Re: LazyBoy Chair Disguise for Wheelchair!

Here's an idea you might consider, and more in keeping with your success with the wheelchair enhancement project above: Instead of hiding a CPAP inside a gymbag, why not design a heavy cloth slipcover to drape completely over a wheelchair and make it look like an upholstered LazyBoy chair! Extra pa...
by allen476
Sat May 18, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility
Replies: 33
Views: 3896

Re: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility

Anyway, it looks l need to go back and reread the initial post to see what I have missed. I just zeroed in the accessibility issue because in my opinion, it needs to be addressed. 49er Most of what the OP suggests has nothing to do with accessibility but rather comfort, stylization, and integration...
by allen476
Sat May 18, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility
Replies: 33
Views: 3896

Re: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility

a few pit bulls have no sense of what disability may mean, resent the Americans with Disabilities Act and simply enjoy a nay-sayer modality. No you have never read any of the comments nor have you even delved in further to find out why some ideas are not workable. Like I said in a previous post, I ...
by allen476
Sat May 18, 2013 7:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility
Replies: 33
Views: 3896

Re: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility

Fair points Allen but in my opinion, asking manufacturers to change their design if it would improve accessibility is not an unreasonable request depending on what is being asked. It isn't always about making a product to fit a current design as perhaps a simple modification in the the mask would m...
by allen476
Sat May 18, 2013 6:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility
Replies: 33
Views: 3896

Re: v.4: New machine design can broaden accessibility

Perhaps I am missing something but I am surprised people would think a redesign to broaden accessibility would be stupid since there is a significant amount of people (forget the exact percentage) will have disabilities to deal with when they get older. Actually, since I assume that many people wit...