Call For Help: Explain CPAPtalk In 50 Words or Less

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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Post by m1k2s3 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:38 pm

cpaptalk.com is an network of CPAP users who provide information and support through sharing real life experiences. A lifesaver in a world of misinformation.


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Post by goose » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:23 pm

cpaptalk.com is THE place to find information and support from a community of folks that have had the same experiences, frustrations, ups and downs, and eventual successes....We laugh, we cry, we commiserate -- and we do it together as a family!!!

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Post by jomac30 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:47 pm

What you've always wanted to know about sleep apnea, but your doctor was too busy to tell you.
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Post by NightHawkeye » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:51 am

-SWS wrote:Hey, Bill- You can always insert an off-the-shelf mic test to get that word count up to exactly 50: "Mic check... one, two, three..."

Welcome back.
Thanks, SWS.

Ya know tho, doing a Mic check, I'd have to use a more controversial line than that ... .

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Post by -SWS » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:35 am

NightHawkeye wrote: Ya know tho, doing a Mic check, I'd have to use a more controversial line than that ... .

The whole mix of message-board diversity, occasional controversy, and (most importantly) plenty of caring sure seems to work pretty well around here IMO.

We may individually get plenty wrong from time to time, but we sure seem to collectively manage to get much more right. And on whole ours seems to be an amazingly better batting record than what plenty of message board members are receiving out in the status-quo or mainstream health system.

Controversial public gripes make an important statement. I personally feel that any free society is absolutely sunk without them. Me thinks we gotta have the full gamut of opinions to be both sane and civil as a highly functional group or society.

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Post by Patzee » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:50 pm

cpaptalk.com: largest active, supportively courteous forum administrators, CPAP “veterans”, “newbies”, even some medical/DME contributors!
* Information gold mine (much of which is otherwise impossible-to-find )
* Shared experiences including A-Z CPAP products
* Hints, suggestions, knowledge, opinions.
* Browse/search/ask questions/live chat option.
* Leisurely research? Support “now”? ...we’re here, free, 24/7!


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Post by NightHawkeye » Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:21 pm

CPAPtalk.com means:
Help
Information
Experience
Support
Learning
Conjecture
Encouragement
Improvement
Knowledge
Compliance
Sharing
Success
Research
Opinions
Controversy
Humor
Listening
Teardrops
Laughter
Frustration
Therapy
Caring
Sharing
Answers
Commisseration
Success

CPAPtalk is:
Resources
24/7
Free
Vibrant
Impertinent
Powerful
Family
Lifesaver
Diversity
Friends
Community
An Oasis in an impersonal world.

These are all descriptors provided in the prior postings. Forty-seven words by my count.

Regards,
Bill

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Post by goose » Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:46 pm

I like that Bill.....well done!!!!

cheers
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Re: Call For Help: Explain CPAPtalk In 50 Words or Less

Post by ww » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:14 pm

CPAP Talk is the best forum on the Internet for unbiased information, equipment reviews, a large searchable knowledge base, and lots of voluntary help for those with treatable Sleep Apnea.


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Post by Guest » Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:32 am

ww - I disagree.

I think we all TRY to help those with "untreatable" sleep apnea, too. At the very least we give them a forum to vent and get sympathy.

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Post by Darntired » Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:21 pm

CpapTalk is the realization that I am not alone with sleep problems. Some kind words of wisdom and knowledge helps me make it through another day!