Question for BiPap users - UPDATED 12/14/2006

curtcurt46 wrote:Best thing is to ignore the machine's biflex and try to relax and breath. I think you will see this issue go away. This was an adjustment I had to make when I first start with Bipap.

Curt,

Are you suggesting I disable Bi-Flex?

Jack

curtcurt46 wrote:Read this article and then ask yourself if you may have GERD.

http://grandtimes.com/GERD.html

I hope you don't.

Good Luck!!

Curt

That is a very good read. I take daily treatmnt for GERD but do go through periods where I get sinus troubles & am constantly clearing my throat (like right now).

This article really adds value to understanding what body interactions occur for us cpap users.

Tks

DSM

cpapjack wrote:

curtcurt46 wrote:Best thing is to ignore the machine's biflex and try to relax and breath. I think you will see this issue go away. This was an adjustment I had to make when I first start with Bipap.

Curt,

Are you suggesting I disable Bi-Flex?

Jack

curtcurt46 wrote:No, Just set the biflex to the setting that is most comfortable for you, maybe 2 or 3. Then breath normally in a relaxed manner and let the machine follow you it will get in sync. Hope this helps.....

Ok, gotcha. I currently have it set to 3 and it sure does feel great. I think I just need to relax like you said, 'cause I do find myself thinking about it too much as I'm trying to fall asleep.

Jack

So after 6 nights of sleeping with a BiPAP, my aerophagia still has not resurfaced. I'm very excited about this as I seem to be sleeping better too. I wake up tired, but I'm guessing that's because my body wants more of that sleep that it just had. I've had dreams every night, although I can't really remember them; I didn't dream every night with my S8.

I have this as a loaner until 12/18/2006, but I'm really anxious to call my Sleep Dr. and tell him the good news so he can write me a script for a BiPAP Auto w/Bi-Flex. I already called my insurance and confirmed with them that they will cover me 100% if the Dr. deems it necessary. Although, I'm assuming it would be the same as trying to get an auto, whereas there is only one billing code for a regular BiPAP and an auto BiPAP. Anyhow, I guess I'll just wait until Monday too the Dr.

Jack

cpapjack wrote:So after 6 nights of sleeping with a BiPAP, my aerophagia still has not resurfaced. I'm very excited about this as I seem to be sleeping better too.

Jack, that's great!!

cpapjack wrote:I'm assuming it would be the same as trying to get an auto, whereas there is only one billing code for a regular BiPAP and an auto BiPAP.

Right...just like an autopap is same as "cpap" for billing purposes, a BiPAP Auto is same as "bipap" (bi-level) for billing purposes.

[quote="cpapjack"]So after 6 nights of sleeping with a BiPAP, my aerophagia still has not resurfaced. I'm very excited about this as I seem to be sleeping better too. I wake up tired, but I'm guessing that's because my body wants more of that sleep that it just had. I've had dreams every night, although I can't really remember them; I didn't dream every night with my S8.

I have this as a loaner until 12/18/2006, but I'm really anxious to call my Sleep Dr. and tell him the good news so he can write me a script for a BiPAP Auto w/Bi-Flex. I already called my insurance and confirmed with them that they will cover me 100% if the Dr. deems it necessary. Although, I'm assuming it would be the same as trying to get an auto, whereas there is only one billing code for a regular BiPAP and an auto BiPAP. Anyhow, I guess I'll just wait until Monday too the Dr.

Jack

Snoredog wrote:I wouldn't give that sucker back, unless they give you a brand new one of the exact same thing (make sure it has silkscreened "auto" on the top, don't let them swap out the auto for just a Bipap, that will be like a plain jane cpap machine).

Most insurance will pay for a Bipap after you tried cpap, you have already met that requirement.

Stick to your guns, get the machine that works for you.

I do plan on giving it back and I do plan on getting a brand new one of the same exact thing. I have enough of a case as to why I need one and like I said before, I already confirmed with the insurance compnay that they will pay 100%, now I just have to get the Dr. to write me that script.


Jack

Oops, ndouble post. Sorry.

cpapjack wrote:Oops, ndouble post. Sorry.

You can delete your own posts, just hit delete spam button on your own post.

Snoredog wrote:

cpapjack wrote:Oops, ndouble post. Sorry.

You can delete your own posts, just hit delete spam button on your own post.

Done. Thanks for the tip.

This is a year-old topic, but it was linked to in a more recent topic...so...in case anyone has come here to read this, I'd caution you about using the Spam button to delete your own post. Forum admins want that button to be used only for reporting genuine spam -- not for deleting genuine posts even if they are your own. Might lose your "Spam" button privilege.

A better way to "delete" your own post when you can't actually delete it (like when another person has posted a reply below your post) is to just "Edit" your post. Erase the text in it, and just place a dot (a period ) in the text area (gotta have at least one character there...can't be totally blank) or type something like, "Edited to delete accidental duplicate post."