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by Thatgirl
Thu May 30, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Thank you, Pugsy, for Bleep mask review!
Replies: 27
Views: 7164

Re: Thank you, Pugsy, for Bleep mask review!

This is the first I've heard of it. It looks like it's pretty expensive as an ongoing cost. Are people having luck with insurance coverage?
by Thatgirl
Thu May 30, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Attack on Cpaptalk, Sleepyhead, Mark Watkins by Psychology Today
Replies: 129
Views: 25923

Re: Attack on Cpaptalk, Sleepyhead, Mark Watkins by Psychology Today

Well now isn't this insulting. He doesn't seem to think very highly of...anyone but himself? I tried CPAP and was convinced I would never tolerate it. And I was on auto CPAP the "better technology" he suggests will solve all problems (I don't deny that most auto-cpap is better than most straight CPA...
by Thatgirl
Fri Jan 26, 2018 2:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Forced by job to get testing and CPAP I don't need..
Replies: 63
Views: 28929

Re: Forced by job to get testing and CPAP I don't need..

Glad you were able to get some sleep at the lab and get the results you were hoping for.
by Thatgirl
Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Two new Resmed Masks---coming soon?
Replies: 43
Views: 9634

Re: Two new Resmed Masks---coming soon?

F & P has the new nasal pillow mask called the Brevida. Available right now only in Australia and New Zealand but will eventually make it's way here. https://www.fphcare.co.nz/brevida/ I am not interested in a nasal cushion or full face mask but I think the Brevida looks interesting so I will proba...
by Thatgirl
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is anybody still using a "stand-alone" humidifier?
Replies: 22
Views: 4980

Re: Is anybody still using a "stand-alone" humidifier?

I guess I'm in the minority. I enjoy reading about the different ways people use various types of technology, old or new, so I thought it was an interesting question.
by Thatgirl
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another ResMed APAP brick just released
Replies: 53
Views: 11556

Re: Another ResMed APAP brick just released

Maybe lack of remote compliance monitoring will be enough to dissuade DME's from dispensing them. And if your doctor prescribes a heated hose and these really don't have that capability, the DME can't dispense it. DME's don't get more reimbursement for data capable machines, but they do for heated h...
by Thatgirl
Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed air sense 10 or dream station
Replies: 10
Views: 6756

Re: Resmed air sense 10 or dream station

Both machines are great machines from great companies. The Airsense has been out a bit longer and if you're using the Autoset mode that's a bit gentler than the Dreamstation. The Dreamstation has a separate humidifier and more flexibility for powering it if you travel. It just is personal preference...
by Thatgirl
Tue Aug 09, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAPfit pillow is back
Replies: 27
Views: 5165

Re: CPAPfit pillow is back

I live this pillow! That's a deal!
by Thatgirl
Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME trying to give me a brick?
Replies: 11
Views: 2174

Re: DME trying to give me a brick?

I've never heard of the 3B Luna before and had to look it up. Do you THINK they MAY have been trying to make it look like the S9 at all?

Good for you for doing your research and demanding you get a GOOD machine!
by Thatgirl
Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Could really use help selecting a machine, possible UARS.
Replies: 7
Views: 1520

Re: Could really use help selecting a machine, possible UARS.

Have you had any kind of titration study to know what pressure you may need? The exhaled pressure relief on a cpap may be sufficient for comfort if you require lower pressures. Being able to get away with a cpap would save you a ton of money, being out of pocket, unless you get really lucky with a d...
by Thatgirl
Tue Jul 05, 2016 4:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP pillow
Replies: 7
Views: 4457

Re: CPAP pillow

I used the CPAP-Fit pillow from Amazon. It doesn't seem to be on Amazon any more. I'm not sure what happened to it. It's great, though.
by Thatgirl
Fri Jul 01, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Travel machine
Replies: 23
Views: 5690

Re: Travel machine

The biggest way travel machines cut size is by cutting the humidifier. I'd suggest trying your S9 without the humidifier (if you haven't already) to see how you tolerate it.
by Thatgirl
Fri Jul 01, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What to do about physician who refuses to prescribe FFM?
Replies: 41
Views: 5766

Re: What to do about physician who refuses to prescribe FFM?

How long have you been using the Allegra and Flonase? They both require routine use to be effective if allergies are a problem for you. For a short term solution to congestion, you can use neosynephrine nasal spray for up to 3 days to quickly help. I agree with your doctor that by and large, nasal m...
by Thatgirl
Mon Jun 13, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Goodbye, AirFit P10. Call me when you're improved....
Replies: 26
Views: 28051

Re: Goodbye, AirFit P10. Call me when you're improved....

Yep, the P10 was the closest I found to a mask that worked before the Dreamwear was out, but those straps are ridiculous. I'd roll over once and the pillows would be in my eyes. They didn't hold the mask in place at all. I wish the Dreamwear had the venting that the P10 has. That venting is ingeniou...
by Thatgirl
Fri May 27, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: TRACHEOTOMY
Replies: 45
Views: 13337

Re: TRACHEOTOMY

Julie wrote:"Tippo"? Typo, you ignoramus.
Since every other word's spelling was horribly mangled in that post, I'm confident they were being humorous.