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by Maxtrixbass
Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?
Replies: 43
Views: 9315

Re: How come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line w/out script?

Yes, how come you can buy a CPAP mask on-line without a script? Thank you! Bill This is the wrong question. The correct question is, "Why the hell is a prescription required to buy a CPAP mask?" They afraid minors will start huffing CPAP masks? Ditto that. I'm having a hard time imagining why/how s...
by Maxtrixbass
Thu Mar 08, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Full face mask w/o presciption
Replies: 1
Views: 276

Full face mask w/o presciption

Is there an outlet/option for purchasing a full face mask without a presciption? I'm specifically interested in a Probasics Zzz-Mask Full Face based on reviews that its seems kinder to the bridge of noses..my main problem with my current full face mask (Resmed F10). I am open to other suggestions. T...
by Maxtrixbass
Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 766
Views: 2153668

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

I am one of the lucky ones who noticed substancial changes after the first night. I felt like I had actuallyslept for the first time in many many years (at least 15). My biggest change is that it feels the mental fog has lifted. Long story, but did it without any help from the medical profession. Th...
by Maxtrixbass
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can CPAP use be harmful if not adjusted correctly?
Replies: 10
Views: 1128

Re: Can CPAP use be harmful if not adjusted correctly?

Very funny! Glad I'm not the only one who struggled over this with the medical profession et al. The fog has lifted, so I'll trade all the bad for that...and glad the potential bad isn't THAT bad after all. Hi Max, Here a few more harmful CPAPer worries you may want to be aware off. Bad hair day ! l...
by Maxtrixbass
Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can CPAP use be harmful if not adjusted correctly?
Replies: 10
Views: 1128

Re: Can CPAP use be harmful if not adjusted correctly?

Thank you all for the responses. Probably common, but the full mask I was using was leaking into my eyes, so I overtightened. I tried the nasal mask (covers nose only) as an alternate and found it works better, more comfortable mostly. If my nose was fully healed it would cause no problems. The kind...
by Maxtrixbass
Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can CPAP use be harmful if not adjusted correctly?
Replies: 10
Views: 1128

Can CPAP use be harmful if not adjusted correctly?

I have been using an APAP machine now for a few weeks (Dreamstation) with great results. Fantastic really.. I had a horrible time with the sleep test, so long story short, I am doing this on my own. I have heard too high a pressure can put "air in your tummy". Are here other possible negative effect...