Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

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Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by DKR » Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:43 am

I travel quite a bit and have a secondary home I go to quite often. I am only 3 years into using my cpap so insurance will not yet pay for a 2nd machine.
I use the Airsense 10 and love it. Where can I get another machine. I would like to stay with this one as I have had no problem getting use to it.
Also, how do I get it set for the 9# of pressure?

Thank you,
DKR

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Re: Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by FishLips » Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:52 am

Craigslist. Local Classifieds. Pressing the Home and Select button at the same time for a few seconds will pull up the Clinician Settings menu, giving you Nordic god-like powers.

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Re: Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by Julie » Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:53 am

Secondwindcpap.com

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Re: Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by DKR » Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:55 am

Thank you so very much, especially on the settings. Not that I want to change my current setting at all it is wonderful.

I feel like I have to have my machine now, would hate to think of NOT HAVING it.

Plus my husband really like me to use my machine!

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Re: Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by OkyDoky » Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:26 pm

Here is a link to your Clinical manual that has the setup menu and lots of other information. https://sleep.tnet.com/home/files/resme ... -guide.pdf
A second machine can be obtained several places. If you have your Rx try our Forum sponsors CPAP.com or SecondWindCpap.com. If you don't have your RX you should get a copy along with your Sleep Study.
You can also find machines and masks on Amazon which doesn't require Rx and there are some forum members that sell new and slightly used machines.
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Re: Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:54 pm

DKR wrote:I use the Airsense 10
Your equipment profile says you have the AirSense 10 Elite CPAP. If that is what you have, I would make sure not to get the AirSense 10 CPAP which is a cheaper version without data capability.

When you are price searching, also look at prices for the AirSense 10 AutoSet. This machine can be set to perform identically to the Elite machine. If you can find the AutoSet at a similar price to the Elite, I would go for the AutoSet. In fact, if you ever think you want to fine tune your CPAP therapy, as most of the regulars here have done, I would get the AutoSet even at a higher price.

If you find a machine you want to order, please feel free to get additional advice in this thread.

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Re: Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by chunkyfrog » Fri Mar 03, 2017 5:08 pm

Sometimes as little as 10 pounds of weight gained or lost can change the pressure needed to be therapeutic.
An auto machine can bypass costly sleep studies.
Many of us are more comfortable with a range of pressures than a single pressure.

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Re: Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Mar 03, 2017 5:34 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:Sometimes as little as 10 pounds of weight gained or lost can change the pressure needed to be therapeutic.
Or a cold, or allergies, or a late meal, or a meal of certain foods, or alcohol, or sleeping in a cramped position, ...

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Re: Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by biz64 » Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:03 pm

DKR wrote:I travel quite a bit and have a secondary home I go to quite often. I am only 3 years into using my cpap so insurance will not yet pay for a 2nd machine.
I use the Airsense 10 and love it. Where can I get another machine. I would like to stay with this one as I have had no problem getting use to it.
Also, how do I get it set for the 9# of pressure?

Thank you,
DKR
I have a brand new Airsense 10 Autoset Cpap available, or I may be able to find you a used Airsense 10 cpap. Message me if you're interested and I can give you the details.

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Re: Need a second CPAP, only 3 years in so Insurance will not

Post by grayghost4 » Fri Mar 03, 2017 7:50 pm

I will sell you this one for $450 incl shipping :

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/hab/6000105320.html

I also have the For here model if you would like
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