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- Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:07 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Relief -- Looks Like This Is Going To Be Okay
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2121
Re: Relief -- Looks Like This Is Going To Be Okay
I know I've been accused of looking for the worst in people; but have you ever considered the possibility that the mess-up was NOT an accident? Does anyone know who to contact to get that looked into? This might NOT be an isolated incident. If this is a pattern, people may have been hurt, and others...
- Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:45 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Discussion of Small Jaws as Cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Replies: 88
- Views: 25725
Re: Discussion of Small Jaws as Cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
I remember the very first thing my orthodontist said to me. "The other dentist shouldn't have removed my impacted 12-year molars; I could have made room for them." --And had it gone that way, the Quattro and the Liberty may have actually FIT me; or I may not even need CPAP. (insert expletive here)
- Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:34 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How do you maintain your dignity while using your CPAP?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6020
Re: How do you maintain your dignity while using your CPAP?
I second that! Dignity is taking care of yourself, giving yourself the chance to continue living, enjoying the improved health that is within our reach. It is not giving into a system full of corruption and obsolescence, while quietly crawling into a corner to die. Dignity is accepting a challenge a...
- Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:32 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Marking Silicone
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1325
Re: Marking Silicone
I'd like to try to reinforce some silicone. Has anyone tried the moldable earplugs or 2-part kneaded food grade silicone to modify cushions or pillows? Will anything stick?
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:42 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Jack Hanna uses CPAP
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4593
Re: Jack Hanna uses CPAP
Maybe the reason that so many people think obesity causes apnea is because of diagnosis--or lack thereof. Take a roomful of random people: Any one with eyesight can pick out most of the obese people; Now tell us who has apnea. . .
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:27 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: The Puzzle of EPR on ResMed Units. Question for all.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4835
Re: The Puzzle of EPR on ResMed Units. Question for all.
--how about inhalation pressure tapering down prior to inhalation?
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:29 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: New S9 Elite - need software?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1662
Re: New S9 Elite - need software?
I, too would like to get my hands on the Res Scan software, please.
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:19 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Went to Get my New APAP Today
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3394
Re: Went to Get my New APAP Today
As listed at the bottom of the page of this forum:
"The information provided on this site is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice."
--however, it may be more useful and accurate, depending on the 'professional' referenced.
"The information provided on this site is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice."
--however, it may be more useful and accurate, depending on the 'professional' referenced.
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:03 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Mirage Swift Fx
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5431
Re: Mirage Swift Fx
Another complaint about the Mirage FX: why only one size of headgear? My little froggy head has no adjustment left should I lose weight. (always hoping, folks) The loops for the back strap sit a good inch higher above my ears than the illustration, putting the strap in a place where it wants to shif...
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:28 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
- Replies: 767
- Views: 2214378
Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
--just got my labs back: my doctor apparently thinks I'm on a low-fat diet.
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:05 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Inquiring Mind Wants to Know 1 (ontopic semirant)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3867
Re: Inquiring Mind Wants to Know 1 (ontopic semirant)
Hubby and I made custom latex Halloween masks 40 years ago.
--he's threatening to get out the craft supplies.
It was a real mess--my brother-in-law lost a fair amount of moustache hair.
This could be fun/funny. I'll let you all know how it turns out.
Picture old guy nose hairs stuck in plaster.
--he's threatening to get out the craft supplies.
It was a real mess--my brother-in-law lost a fair amount of moustache hair.
This could be fun/funny. I'll let you all know how it turns out.
Picture old guy nose hairs stuck in plaster.
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:59 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My camping experience and cpap
- Replies: 4
- Views: 999
Re: My camping experience and cpap
Go to your local fabric store and buy a yard or so of the finest mesh fabric you can find--like bridal veil tulle or silk screen fabric. Then just fold or gather it around your equipment, pinning or rubber-banding all the openings. This should exclude the creepy-crawlies. Think of those goofy little...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:50 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: local cpap support groups
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2808
local cpap support groups
I just found (and attended) my first local support group meeting.
I frankly hoped for more.
The sponsors are either docs or DME's.
'Nuff said. . .
Still, I may be back in 2 months, keeping an open mind.
I still could learn something during the mingle, and they had good snacks.
I frankly hoped for more.
The sponsors are either docs or DME's.
'Nuff said. . .
Still, I may be back in 2 months, keeping an open mind.
I still could learn something during the mingle, and they had good snacks.
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:23 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: long time nasal pillow mask users
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1562
Re: long time nasal pillow mask users
I had orthodontics for two years as a kid. I have retired my mirage micro after 3 months, as the bridge of my nose is not bulky enough to keep wind out of my eyes. The last time I wore it, I found myself pushing it downward to where my nose is big enough to keep my eyes safe; which put the bottom ed...
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:13 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Humidifier Water Poll
- Replies: 157
- Views: 59832
Re: Humidifier Water Poll
We have exceptionally hard water; so distilled water was a no-brainer! We had to toss 2 Bunn coffee-makers, a water heater, and all of our garden sprinklers because of incredible lime build-up. I don't want my tank to look like downtown Thermopolis, WY.