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by Julie
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleaning (AGAIN???)
Replies: 22
Views: 11466

Re: Cleaning (AGAIN???)

99% of us never (or soo rarely) clean the hoses - nothing but air ever goes thru them at any time.
by Julie
Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First-time CPAP Machine Help (Newly Diagnosed OSA)!
Replies: 17
Views: 8642

Re: First-time CPAP Machine Help (Newly Diagnosed OSA)!

Even if the DME's had some way to see your data, tho' nothing at all as comprehensive as Oscar, they are NOT MDs and cannot prescribe anything, whatever they tell you, plus while they know the machines, they don't know medicine, tho' always want to advise. Please don't take your info from them.
by Julie
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dream Station 2
Replies: 6
Views: 5417

Re: Dream Station 2

Have you installed Oscar (see info Stickie top of messages)? Post results here and the experts will help you interpret and suggest any adjustments that might need making.
by Julie
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: For those running APAP with a narrow range.....
Replies: 19
Views: 20489

Re: For those running APAP with a narrow range.....

But do you understand by having the max setting at 12 it could keep the min. pressure from rising any higher if needed?
by Julie
Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just diagnosed / Luna G3
Replies: 11
Views: 4782

Re: Just diagnosed / Luna G3

Reactive is good in this place, and Apap is proactive if used correctly. Most people find that 4 is hard to breathe at tho' so generally move it 6-7 (and leave the max setting at 20, which is more usual than 15 here). Luna is not usual here tho', only overseas, so most also are unfamiliar with it ex...
by Julie
Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OHIP coverage for CPAP machine?
Replies: 9
Views: 4819

Re: OHIP coverage for CPAP machine?

Why don't you just call OHIP?
by Julie
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Choppy waveforms
Replies: 25
Views: 7209

Re: Choppy waveforms

Use Imgur.com and put a link in this thread.
by Julie
Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help, swallowing air, air leaks, etc
Replies: 3
Views: 2204

Re: Help, swallowing air, air leaks, etc

Have you looked at fitting videos on YouTube? There are a bunch that should be helpful.
by Julie
Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Questions about new equipment and using a medical supply place
Replies: 2
Views: 1856

Re: Questions about new equipment and using a medical supply place

I would ask if they can send it back to you... or else ask your MD if they can write a new one. But you also need to ask your insce co. which dealers (we call them DME's) they support.
by Julie
Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: “Failed” Cpap Machines, doctor says he doesn’t know what to do.
Replies: 17
Views: 7488

Re: “Failed” Cpap Machines, doctor says he doesn’t know what to do.

Were they clear about trying to back-sleep vs side sleep to bring down your hypopneas that usually are worse if back sleeping? There are ways to keep from doing it.
by Julie
Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplement lowering my AHI, but more fatigued
Replies: 11
Views: 2729

Re: Supplement lowering my AHI, but more fatigued

Just looked up what VIP NS is and it sounds like one of those old fashioned tonics that claimed to cure everything on the planet... Wouldn't be my first choice of a med, but if it 'works' for you, enjoy :) . And an MD who dx's CFS based on Cpap not working should be shot at dawn. Maybe you need a ne...
by Julie
Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplement lowering my AHI, but more fatigued
Replies: 11
Views: 2729

Re: Supplement lowering my AHI, but more fatigued

Have you looked at that link - no particular med. named. When did you get the chronic fatigue dx?
by Julie
Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please
Replies: 27
Views: 5733

Re: Need help with high leak rate (30 L/m) please

Going by others' experience, I'd say the beard is a major part of the blame - others have had to shave tho' they didn't want to.
by Julie
Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Water tank leaking air
Replies: 4
Views: 1647

Re: Water tank leaking air

Are you sure it's the tank and not the hose? You can check by running water thru the hose and looking for tiny leaks.
by Julie
Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fragmented REM or Aerophagia on Bi-Level
Replies: 4
Views: 1531

Re: Fragmented REM or Aerophagia on Bi-Level

Never mind - I goofed.