RemStar PlusC-Flex

RobertinTX · Post by **RobertinTX** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:55 am

OK, I've been on Cpap longer than most.
I'm considering the RemStar with C-Flex......
In your opinion will this make a big difference ??
I'm use to constant pressure both inhale and exhale....
But with C-Flex the exhale is much easier or so it says and I've been told.
Will it make that much difference ??

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:20 pm

Robert, I think if you use a pressure of 10 or higher, then you probably will like cflex. It does take getting used to if you are an "old timer", and have never used it before. But if you are considering getting a new machine anyway, then it can't hurt to have it.

My pressure is low and I can't tell the difference with or without cflex - I ended up turning it off.

Ichabod · Post by **Ichabod** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:18 pm

It has taken a month, but I am used to the C-Flex. I has some trouble at first though. I was not relaxing and letting the C-Flex do it's thing. Now it is great. I have the plus machine set at 10 and after a couple of minutes after turning the machine on, I feel absolutely no resistance. I just swiched from a Swift to the F&P and it is even better.

My 2 cents.

Ichabod

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:25 pm

CFlex does make a difference & you have three settings that you can choose when you activate it.

A setting of 1 is pretty easy to take - setting of 2 is good and a setting 3 will depend on several factors such as your cpap cms setting, mask type & how you breathe generally.

1 & 2 worked well for me when I had my machine set at 15cms. 3 caused me to suffer severe aerophagia but I am sure that at the setting you are talking of, you could find the result quite different.

DSM

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:31 pm

Cflex is great but I wouldn't buy a Plus, I'd get at a Minimum the Pro or better yet the Auto.

With Health Insurance paying less and less with higher deductibles, over the long run the Auto will save you money especially if you need a new PSG to find out if you need a new pressure setting, the auto does that for you.

You an stick with the Classic series Auto and you will get the Cflex feature and still use your existing humidifier with it or the new M series will give you additional features such as AHI info from the LCD, AutoRamp etc.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:36 pm

Do Yourself a big favor and get the Remstar APAP Classic with Cflex, while you can, and the software and reader to go with it. You will be in Heaven for five more years, unless your pressure is over 15 cm, then get the AUTO BPAP with Bi-Flex. A old time deserves a break. Jim

Ichabod · Post by **Ichabod** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:41 pm

[quote="Snoredog"]Cflex is great but I wouldn't buy a Plus, I'd get at a Minimum the Pro or better yet the Auto.

I agree completely. I have the Plus and am in the process of trying to convince my Dr. that I need the PRO so we can see if my treatment is working. I also have Central apnea and I wonder if that is why I am still a grouch! With the Plus I have no way to see any information except that I am using C-PAP.

Ichabod

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:53 pm

Robert,

Ever feel like you're getting sales pressure?
The fact is (obviously) that a lot of us like C-Flex.....especially at pressures over about 10. It just feels more like natural breathing.
As far as machines go, the two links (below) are for the REMstar Plus w/C-Flex and the REMstar Pro 2 w/C-Flex. There's only $70 difference between them, and the Pro 2 will record sleep statistics if you should ever desire to see how your therapy is working.....you won't be able to with the Plus.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage-bundle ... undle.html

https://www.cpap.com/productpage-bundle ... undle.html

Best wishes,

Den

ColoZZZ · Post by **ColoZZZ** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:14 pm

I'm a newbie and have picked up a Respironics Plus with C-Flex as a temporary measure until I can get an M-Series Auto with all the bells and whistles. I've tried my machine with and without the C-Flex and really like the exhale relief that C-Flex gives. I spoke recently with someone that had tried CPAP with just a plain Plus (w/o C-Flex) model who said she got panic attacks and had to discontinue therapy. After trying therapy w/o C-Flex, I can see why.

After about 5 minutes I hardly know I'm breathing pressurized air (well, except for the mask, hose, and humming of the machine...). Can't imagine how the pioneers ever did it without C-Flex!

--Andy

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RobertinTX · Post by **RobertinTX** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:27 pm

My pressure is currently 20......ie maxed out.....laffin
So with C-flex my exhale will be a lot better and I don't really need the bells and whisles, so to speak.
Hence to and therefore I assume the RenStar Plus C-flex will do all I want it to..

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:40 pm

Maybe you should buy a used Plus with Cflex and try it first? Those things can be found for under $200 used.

I would NEVER buy a machine and be at its maximum pressure. The Plus is the plane jane machine, it doesn't even have automatic altitude adjustment feature.

At 20cm pressure, you need a Bipap or Auto Bipap machine, the M series will go to 25cm pressure others even higher. A Bipap should also have a better motor so it will run quieter than a CPAP at full pressure.

With the Remstar AutoBipap you will get the pressure range you need in the machine and it will can offer you more exhale relief than with Cflex and Biflex over just Cflex alone.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:55 pm

RobertinTX wrote:My pressure is currently 20......ie maxed out.....laffin
So with C-flex my exhale will be a lot better and I don't really need the bells and whisles, so to speak.
Hence to and therefore I assume the RenStar Plus C-flex will do all I want it to..

The other thought I had after reading your post is that IF YOU REALLY DON'T NEED that much pressure, you'd be able to find out with a machine like the Pro 2 by looking at the nightly statistics.

Den

RobertinTX · Post by **RobertinTX** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:15 pm

Snoredog,

Where can I find one for under $200.00 ??
I'd be interested in the option.

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:01 am

RobertinTX wrote:Snoredog,

Where can I find one for under $200.00 ??
I'd be interested in the option.

If someone has one here, they will PM you, checking Yahoo auctions is another good place to look.

CollegeGirl · Post by **CollegeGirl** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:03 am

Robert -

I don't know if you'd be able to find one for under 200 - but if at all possible, you do need to look at a BiPap. What if you need pressure greater than 20? You'll keep having apneas if the machine can't keep your airway open at that pressure. Don't play with fire - get the machine you need. It's your life you're talking about.

Just my two cents.

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