New Australian member

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
captainah
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New Australian member

Post by captainah » Fri Oct 12, 2012 12:53 am

Hi all,

I was recently diagnosed with an AHI of 28. I have a lot of fatigue as well as joint and muscle pain, hoping CPAP might help with that.

Our Medicare covers the sleep studies but none of the equipment, my insurance would pay $300 towards the equipment but it proved way cheaper to order the best from the USA, I've gone with the Fisher and Paykel Icon Auto, was well under half the price even with FedEx delivery.

I know most folks on here are using Resmed or Respironics auto machines, I'm sure the F&P will do what I need. I'm going to try their new nasal pillow mask too.

I was able to order the F&P software here, haven't set it up yet.

Cheers,
Mick (the guys at work already call me Captain Air Hose)

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Xney
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Re: New Australian member

Post by Xney » Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:23 am

Cool, welcome!

See this about machines:

http://maskarrayed.wordpress.com/

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