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by Mikebear
Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to remove perfume smell from inside machine.
Replies: 14
Views: 17608

Re: How to remove perfume smell from inside machine.

Thanks, guys. I'll try your suggestions and see what happens.
by Mikebear
Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to remove perfume smell from inside machine.
Replies: 14
Views: 17608

How to remove perfume smell from inside machine.

I have a Resmed S8 Autoset machine that I bought for use on vacations, or traveling. It came with a perfume type smell, and I've never been able to get rid of it. It's coming from inside the machine. I don't know if the previous owner tried to clean it, or what. It did come with the removable humidi...
by Mikebear
Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: SD Card
Replies: 11
Views: 1915

Re: SD Card

I'm using an SD card adapter, and a 2gb microsd card from a retired mobile phone. Works perfectly. Many old mobile phones have 2-4gb microsd cards installed in them. My old phone that was in a drawer had it under the battery. SD card adapters are very cheap. The microsd card just slides into the bac...
by Mikebear
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Zero Gravity Adjustable Bed
Replies: 9
Views: 3204

Re: Zero Gravity Adjustable Bed

Do you have a link for the specific bed you are talking about, as just looking for it brings up all sorts of different beds.
by Mikebear
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Injured septum
Replies: 13
Views: 1146

Re: Injured septum

for those who had the septoplasty while using cpap, were you able to use your machine after the surgery? I'm having the procedure done on Monday and I am wondering if I'll need my machine, or need to upgrade to a FF mask until I heal. currently using Dreamwear gel pillows I didn't use it until afte...
by Mikebear
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: sleeping well without my cpap.....
Replies: 9
Views: 756

Re: sleeping well without my cpap.....

I've used cpap for about 11-12 years. I use a swift nasal pillow, but have to tape my mouth shut. Well, about 2 weeks ago, I got the flu. I had horrible coughing fits, so I couldn't use the cpap, since coughing like that with tape over my mouth, and no forewarning........well, I could lose brain ma...
by Mikebear
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Special bed pillow?
Replies: 9
Views: 1350

Re: CPAP Special bed pillow?

Wondering if anyone has tried a CPAP pillow? The kind where the sides are cut out or indented for side sleepers? I tend to wake up on my side when my mask moves and air rushes out. I adjust the mask, adjust my pillow so the mask is not resting on it, and fall back asleep but it's a regular problem ...
by Mikebear
Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Injured septum
Replies: 13
Views: 1146

Re: Injured septum

I’ve been on CPAP now a little over a year, not having any trouble adjusting to the mask having worn an oxygen mask for years as a crew member on military aircraft. My problem is that my sinus just shuts up, and makes breathing through my nose almost imposable. After suffering with this breathing i...
by Mikebear
Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: resmed air sense 10 autoset cpap for sell
Replies: 16
Views: 4610

Re: resmed air sense 10 autoset cpap for sell

palerider wrote:
Sun Apr 01, 2018 10:30 pm
bigb678 wrote:
Sun Apr 01, 2018 10:03 pm
If it's mines and whoever paid for it now I own it and my choice what I want to do with it just worry about yours not mines
He's back, and still just as incomprehensible.
He's answering Wulfman's post from 2015 which is three posts above his.,
by Mikebear
Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The agony of death...R.I.P.
Replies: 40
Views: 8917

Re: The agony of death...

I have a brick cpap machine I just replaced after 20 years (only because I found out there are now data capable ones now), and it's still going strong with over 60,000 hours on it... It's an Puritin & Bennent Goodknight 318. It's now in the closet as a backup, and there's nothing wrong with it at al...
by Mikebear
Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Motrin and diet
Replies: 7
Views: 513

Re: Motrin and diet

More likely the Motrin took enough of the pain away from your back, that you rolled over and started sleeping on it. Many people's SA AHI count goes UP when they sleep completely prone on their back. That might make you believe that the "meds caused my apnea to get worse". Also, AHI can change all b...
by Mikebear
Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Staying in hospital and CPAP
Replies: 13
Views: 5851

Re: Staying in hospital and CPAP

I've had many procedures at the hospital over the 20 years I've been on cpap. Most as out-patient. They have ALWAYS asked me to also bring my cpap machine with me, just in case. A couple times I was admitted, and they setup my personal cpap machine in the room I was placed in. I will always bring it...
by Mikebear
Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: bloating
Replies: 5
Views: 585

Re: bloating

I got aerophagia after I switched to my new Airsense 10 Autoset machine. Mostly because I jacked up the pressure too fast, too soon. It went into an intestinal gastritis, and was very VERY bad for over a month. Bad enough I almost went to the Emergency room a couple times as even my blood pressure w...
by Mikebear
Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gabapentin Withdrawal
Replies: 7
Views: 931

Re: Gabapentin Withdrawal

Yes, I did. I ended up backing off, and tapering over two full months. SCREW the doctor! Listen to your OWN body, and don't taper faster than it allows you, so the anxiety and such doesn't get too much for you. If this doctor is this way towards you now, I'd suggest you demand another one as soon a...
by Mikebear
Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Gabapentin Withdrawal
Replies: 7
Views: 931

Re: Gabapentin Withdrawal

Yes, I did. I ended up backing off, and tapering over two full months. SCREW the doctor! Listen to your OWN body, and don't taper faster than it allows you, so the anxiety and such doesn't get too much for you. If this doctor is this way towards you now, I'd suggest you demand another one as soon as...