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by ichitumi
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Z1 cricket noise
Replies: 2
Views: 565

Re: Z1 cricket noise

chunkyfrog wrote:
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:01 pm
What I would not give for a cricket, happily drowning out my tinnitus.
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Unfortunately, I have tinnitus as well.

So I ended up getting into the clinician menu and changed some stuff around, then unplugged everything and reattached back again. The chirping noise stopped afterwards.
by ichitumi
Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Z1 cricket noise
Replies: 2
Views: 565

Z1 cricket noise

Long time no visit. Comforting to see so many familiar names still here. So I’ve been using a z1 as my travel/spare machine for a few years. It started making a cricket-like chirping noise recently. Does anyone have this experience? Is my blower/motor dying? Thanks in advance for any help or insight.
by ichitumi
Sun Nov 13, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: A general question from a new CPAP user
Replies: 11
Views: 2062

Re: A general question from a new CPAP user

My changes were pretty subtle. There were the lifetime of non-quality sleep to catch up on after all. I started having vivid dreams around month two or so. It's not entirely nightly, but it happened way more than "normal" for me. Around month 3-6? I started having some mornings where I woke up feeli...
by ichitumi
Sun Nov 13, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Time to shop for my CPAP!
Replies: 48
Views: 6921

Re: Time to shop for my CPAP!

Without a prescription, your only option in the US would be the secondary market or third party. I have used two machines that I got used. I'm happy with both of them and they are still running strong after many years. You can always ask the number of hours that's been used and more importantly, whe...
by ichitumi
Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: insurance denied
Replies: 5
Views: 1855

Re: insurance denied

Thanks. They must have changed their qualification somewhat recently. I do have excessive daytime sleepiness ... even now, just much better with cpap than without. Winnie I believe it was without. Yes, it was considered moderate at the time. I was just sleeping anytime and everywhere. Feeling much b...
by ichitumi
Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: insurance denied
Replies: 5
Views: 1855

Re: insurance denied

I believe it was without. Yes, it was considered moderate at the time. I was just sleeping anytime and everywhere. Feeling much better with cpap. Just a little frustrated with the denial. At least I've still got a small stockpile of supplies for the time being and I bought my own machine instead of ...
by ichitumi
Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: insurance denied
Replies: 5
Views: 1855

insurance denied

I just got a letter from my insurance that my insurance company has denied further supplies for my cpap saying that my condition is too mild. According to their new rules, AHI and RDI needs to meet or exceed 15 events/hour in order to qualify. My AHI's only 3.3 and RDI 9.6. Why do I have insurance a...
by ichitumi
Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: apnea worsened after cpap and surgical interventions
Replies: 2
Views: 857

Re: apnea worsened after cpap and surgical interventions

Sorry to hear about your troubles with both cpap and surgery. What kind of mask were you using with your cpap machine? I found regular full or half masks very drying as well (even with the heated humidifier). My nasal pillows work very well for me and the forced air kind of "blows" my nasal passages...
by ichitumi
Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Periodic limb movement monitoring via Fitbit
Replies: 18
Views: 8876

Re: Periodic limb movement monitoring via Fitbit

They sell the Fitbit at 24 Hour Fitness, if anyone's interested. $99 as well.
by ichitumi
Fri Aug 27, 2010 1:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do you have problems with your Swift LT ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1580

Re: Do you have problems with your Swift LT ?

I love my LT. I just leave my hose loose and under the covers with me. The cheek pads just kind of float on my face. It's not perfect though, the back strap tends to ride up on my head when I sleep. I used to have to adjust it in the middle of the night sometimes, but figured out that if I leave a c...
by ichitumi
Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: North Bay Area, California?
Replies: 40
Views: 8571

Re: North Bay Area, California?

Can you tell me a bit more about pediatric apnea? My 3 month old nephew snores ... pretty loudly. Practically every member in my family most likely has SA, they're in denial. My brother (nephew's dad) is a severe case, though stubborn about not wanted to be tied to his cpap machine. As far as I know...
by ichitumi
Sun May 30, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie and a side sleeper
Replies: 5
Views: 1453

Re: Newbie and a side sleeper

I am a switch sleeper and thought I was a mouth breather. I sleep most comfortably on my side, but also sleep well on my back sometimes. I figured out that I was only a mouth breather because I'm not getting enough air through my nose only when I'm asleep. They let me use a Responics Mirage II durin...
by ichitumi
Thu May 27, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Flonase or Nasonex?
Replies: 22
Views: 25871

Re: Flonase or Nasonex?

I've used Flonase and Nasonex. Both worked, but not as well as Nasocort for me. I only used the nasal spray when I'm REALLY congested. Most days, I take an over-the-counter Claritin or Zertec. When it gets worst, I do a nasal rinse. I use nasal pillows for my cpap and that works VERY well. Good luck...
by ichitumi
Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: so depressed.. do i really have to wear this??
Replies: 39
Views: 6467

Re: so depressed.. do i really have to wear this??

It helps to be a geek. Like Panhandler, I also did a bunch of research on my own. I actually learned about cpap therapy after being told by my doctor that losing weight should take care of my snoring problems. I am quite sure my snoring has nothing to do with my weight. I am a snorer my whole life ....
by ichitumi
Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: O/T Help/votes needed in a Baking Challenge
Replies: 37
Views: 5454

Re: O/T Help/votes needed in a Baking Challenge

ummmm ... chicken pot pie ... 5 stars, of course!