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- Sun May 31, 2009 5:04 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie report on Encore software findings
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3289
Re: Newbie report on Encore software findings
Thank you Wulfman and Ozij for your thoughts. I do appreciate your input. I will set auto to max and see what happens. I looked back at my other data (that I didn't post) and I see a couple of OA clusters where there were no snores to drive the pressure up. For the past couple of months since I star...
- Sun May 31, 2009 4:16 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: New User--help/question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 955
Re: New User--help/question
I also am new and using the Swift LT for Her pillows. If you haven't tried seating them without being attached to the machine, give it a go. I found it was much easier to adjust the pillows so that I could inhale and exhale easily if I wasn't hooked up to the machine. Trying to adjust with air flowi...
- Sun May 31, 2009 8:46 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: DME
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1382
Re: DME
Hi Slinky,
How does the use of a humidifier factor into Medicare equation? Billed separately if a separate unit like with my Respironics M Series?
Thanks
Brenda
How does the use of a humidifier factor into Medicare equation? Billed separately if a separate unit like with my Respironics M Series?
Thanks
Brenda
- Sun May 31, 2009 8:31 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie report on Encore software findings
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3289
Re: Newbie report on Encore software findings
If there are no centrals in your Hx, I would prob bump it up 2-3cms to see if that helped. Keeping track of your sleeping position may prove helpful. Thanks, No history of any centrals. I did specifically ask this question to the doctor's nurse. I take Ultram for pain. While one of the cautions for...
- Sun May 31, 2009 7:10 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Clarification on gettin Rx written --ADD TO COLL WISDOM
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3061
Re: Clarification on gettin Rx written --ADD TO COLL WISDOM
Lori,
Have you made a decision on which way you want to go yet?
Brenda
Have you made a decision on which way you want to go yet?
Brenda
- Sun May 31, 2009 7:04 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie report on Encore software findings
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3289
Re: Newbie report on Encore software findings
I guess I need to up my maximum pressure a bit. Today I feel everyone of those clusters of OA's. Woke up with headache. Multiple awakenings last night. Very common for me because of pain issues. Melatonin trial the other night made me very dizzy. I fall asleep easily but wake often. And yes, had to ...
- Sat May 30, 2009 1:17 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Best night so far, comments or suggestions!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1417
Re: Best night so far, comments or suggestions!!
Well done Mike. I am green with envy. Last night was my first good night but I am even more of a newbie than you are. One week now with my machine. I started off with C Flex at 1 to start with. I may turn it off later but only after I have some more good nights to refer to. Keep up the good work. Br...
- Sat May 30, 2009 10:53 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Help with DME
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1001
Re: Help with DME
RE: #6 I should have known from the way she talked to me before my titration study that we weren't going to get along. Rude and acted like I put her out asking my questions. The was at the first DME from Hell that I initially chose and ended up firing because they refused to even consider a Respiron...
- Sat May 30, 2009 10:45 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: i need to purchase a new mask
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1217
Re: i need to purchase a new mask
Not just Apria. My DME (local not a big chain) just billed my insurance $255 for Swift LT for Her (mask and headgear). I can get the same thing from here for $108.
- Sat May 30, 2009 10:07 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: i need to purchase a new mask
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1217
Re: i need to purchase a new mask
check the link here at the top of the page for "new CPAP.com Product". I have searched many online supply sites and this site right here is very competitive and I hear they will price match if you find a lower price. Some masks do cost a lot more than others. Also do you need new headgear? If not yo...
- Sat May 30, 2009 9:59 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie report on Encore software findings
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3289
Re: Newbie report on Encore software findings
Thank you Ozij and GumbyCT
I will not worry about the data loss unless it persists regularly. I did do some reading about it and this eased my mind. Not a big deal if rarely happens.
I will not worry about the data loss unless it persists regularly. I did do some reading about it and this eased my mind. Not a big deal if rarely happens.
- Sat May 30, 2009 9:09 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Womens hormone cycles and OSA
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2776
Re: Womens hormone cycles and OSA
Interesting thought LavendarMist. I am pretty much past the hot flashes and such. They pop up rarely now. Even if HRT might help with OSA pressure needs, I wouldn't have chanced it. My mother had breast cancer, her sister died of breast cancer at a fairly young age as I was 6 when we went to her fun...
- Sat May 30, 2009 8:50 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie report on Encore software findings
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3289
Re: Newbie report on new Encore software use
Anyone know why I might have lost a little over an hour's worth of data? I would swear that I never woke up after I went to sleep last night. Any other night yes, I have been up alot but not last night. See break in data on reports. I went to Walmart last night looking for something to use as a home...
- Sat May 30, 2009 7:04 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Do you have to actually be seen not breathing to have apnea?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2386
Re: Do you have to actually be seen not breathing to have apnea?
Both of the sleep tests that I sent links for are just simple screening tests. To get you started thinking and realizing that there are many factors are involved. On the Epworth test I scored a 15 and my husband thoughts on me rated at 12. I have read where people with low Epworth scores end up havi...
- Fri May 29, 2009 9:58 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Do you have to actually be seen not breathing to have apnea?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2386
Re: Do you have to actually be seen not breathing to have apnea?
There's more to sleep apnea than just sleepiness. That was just one test. Try this one. This is the one that my sister failed miserably. It actually has questions for other sleep disorders besides sleep apnea. http://www.sleepnet.com/sleeptest.html?sleepapnea=ON&sleepapnea2=ON&sleepapnea2=ON&sleepap...