""Same here. I also have a health immune I have never used the mask trial program because there isn't anything there that I have the urge to try. If there was a mask there that I wanted to try I wouldn't have a problem utilizing the service."" I am not worried about the germ issues at all and can ha...

Hi Robysue, I greatly appreciate the fact you took the time to write a thoughtful and detailed post. Thank you for your kind words and being understanding of withdrawal issues. """I used psych med withdrawal boards and learned how to taper my meds at 10% of current dose every 4 to 6 weeks. As one wh...

Hi Roby Sue, I was on a psych med cocktail for 15 years including tapering time for issues that caused depression. In retrospect, if I had learned some coping techniques to deal with those issues, I think my years of drugs would have been avoided. Anyway, as I am sure people are well aware, antidepr...

The lecturer at our local apnea support group gave a talk about CBT-I --Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia. Anyone tried it? --Is this as useful as they say? (the people doing it) The idea is to help people get off sleep drugs. Medicare covers it; which may or may not mean anything. . . As a p...

""Corky is not doing a religious pilgrimage. This is not a faith based initiative. He is part of a scientific study - or so he says. Science is not about faith, it is about challenging. Corky has just provided little tiny nuggets here and there. People want to read the real stuff, not little teases ...

""So get off Corky's back for goodness sake."" Totally agree Deb. I don't understand the hostility. Not everyone has perfect communication skills and says the right thing all the time. The folks who have been critical of Corky aren't perfect. No one is, including me. Corky, I personally wish you not...

Ouch Robysue.

I hope you avoid surgery and have a speedy recovery.

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Your experience sounds so much like mine. No one seemed able to explain the procedure or provide adequate teaching about CPAP. I've been through a sleep study and titration study at two different sleep labs. I am an RN and skeptical of what seems like an industry that has grown beyond any quality a...

Hi Robysue, You're my best friend also for such a helpful reply. ""The whole last section of Sound Sleep, Sound Mind is about OSA, its connection to insomnia (in some people), and CPAP. So I think you may find some useful things in there."" Thanks, I will take a look. ""First congrats on making some...

Thanks Gaz, I will try your suggestions. I also feel I may have incorrect settings that sadly were not addressed at the appointment that may be contributing to the problem. Central apneas keep appearing which may or may not be an issue. My latest computer printout of the hour I was on the machine la...

Nearly a month ago, I started using the machine. Unfortunately, it was a horrible experience as my sleep became severely fragmented - Waking up every hour and going back to sleep. After dealing with this for a week, my use has been sporadic. In trying to problem solve the issue, I realized that the ...

As a physician, I am not supposed to talk about others (physicians) . . . Why? Lives are often at stake. What could possibly justify such a philosophy? . Because doctors are censored and shunned when they do the right thing. And they get fired from their jobs. Anyway, here is an example of a doctor...

Human Factors, Oh my gosh, your post is very timely. Due to a condition, I have visual perceptual and manual dexterity problems that make various parts of cpap treatment very challenging. For example, even though there is an excellent video on freeadvicecapap.com about how to take part the Quatro fu...

Hi Deb, As one who is not ready to give up on CPAP but who definitely has some concerns about whether it is the right treatment long term for various reason, I am definitely interested in hearing about alternatives and how you progress regarding the Apnex stimulator. I don't regret not going to the ...

Hi Pugsy,

You are so wonderful.

I downloaded screenhunter and everything is fine.

For various reasons, I may wait a few days before posting anything.

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