:D

Everyone in possession of teeth should see a dentist twice a year.
Prevention is cheap, compared to the alternative.
When there, talk to the dentist about a cpap prescription.
Download the form provided by cpap.com, and beg him to fill it in.

sarahcovenant wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:14 pm

It started making strange noises recently. I am worried it might be breaking down. This was when I discovered I need a prescription to buy from online vendors like CPAP.com.

I know someone who might be able to help. Which model machine are you using? Which exact model do you want to purchase? (Model selection can be important.)

ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 21, 2022 3:45 pm

sarahcovenant wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:14 pm

It started making strange noises recently. I am worried it might be breaking down. This was when I discovered I need a prescription to buy from online vendors like CPAP.com.

I know someone who might be able to help. Which model machine are you using? Which exact model do you want to purchase? (Model selection can be important.)

do you know a guy who knows a guy?

some back alley in downtown chicago?

zonker wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 21, 2022 4:50 pm

do you know a guy who knows a guy?

some back alley in downtown chicago?

Check this out....
https://www.easybreathe.com/CPAPRX-Overview-80.html

DaveC wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 21, 2022 7:11 pm

Check this out....
https://www.easybreathe.com/CPAPRX-Overview-80.html

I cannot speak to the prescription issue, but Easybreathe is a great company to work with. I bought my new machine from them, and they were wonderfully helpful and kind. I spoke with Terrence several times, and he spent a lot of time helping me and offering good advice.

sarahcovenant wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:17 pm

I'm going to ask my PCP is they are willing to write the RX. Thank you so much!

fwiw - I have had 5 in lab sleep studies thru the years at diff labs each ordered by a diff doc. Not once has one doc or lab mentioned pausing my cpap use before a study.

I seem to recall some years back that cpap.com would work with a primary doc to get the right format for the equipment order which I thought was nice. It seems what is needed is diff from what most docs are used to.

HTH

A few years ago, I downloaded and printed the blank prescription from cpap.com.
My doctor was happy to fill it out; as I explained that I wanted to buy a BACKUP machine.

If you need a CPAP ever, the chances are that you'll need it for the rest of your life. That is, unless you opt for surgery or a different treatment.

However, the exact pressure can change with age, loss or gain of weight, or change of medication.