I got a new prescription !! Yahoo!!

~AP · Post by **~AP** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:56 pm

Hi Ya'll,
I asked my doc for a prescription for an upgrade on my CPAP and got a script for a Respironics REMstar Auto with C-Flex (M Series). Now I need to process this through my DME (I have an HMO).

I talked to his medical assistant about my desire to get more proactive about my treatment and she told me that they had just had an in-service on this particular machine and let the staff feel the difference between straight cpap and cpap with c-flex. They were immediately "converted" once they had the experience of breathing against the wind tunnel!!

Also, they found out that the sleep center uses c-flex. They didn't know this so she told me the doc is now ordering this for all his patients.

Looks like I will now need to get my new machine and learn how to use it.
I will need lots of help. Just thought I would share this with you all. Thanks for all your continued support on my journey through the valley of my sleep quest.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:05 pm

Wow! Not only did you get a new prescription, you got a brand spanking new model! Can't wait to hear how it works for you. Keep us posted!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:24 pm

Don't want to put a damper on your excitement but I don't think the "M" series Auto is available yet. Also, i wouldn't want a machine without a heated humidifier and the "M" series humidifier hasn't shipped yet either. I don't know why Reperonics would release any new machine without the intergrated HH.

~AP · Post by **~AP** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:01 pm

Thanks for the "heads up" The doc also wrote for the "Heated Humidifier - integrated". I will look into this and ask the DME about availability...again, this forum has provided good information.