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by KTinTexas
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Taping mask on your face
Replies: 6
Views: 11845

Taping mask on your face

For those of you who have to tape the mask on your face, what kind of tape do you use? I have been using CPAP for over 5 years and I still have the problem of taking the mask off every night. Either I'm taking it off or it's coming off when I move around. My sleep doctor's office is always changin t...
by KTinTexas
Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Traveling
Replies: 14
Views: 3345

Re: Traveling

Ireland. We're thinking of going to Ireland. And then France at some point.
by KTinTexas
Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Traveling
Replies: 14
Views: 3345

Traveling

What do you do when you travel if you can't afford a travel CPAP?
by KTinTexas
Fri Jan 06, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airing micro CPAP
Replies: 8
Views: 810

Airing micro CPAP

I keep seeing this "Airing" micro CPAP in my Facebook feed. Is this a total scam?
by KTinTexas
Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FFM for side sleepers?
Replies: 7
Views: 1117

FFM for side sleepers?

I continue (after 5 years) to struggle with taking the mask off after a few hours. My theory is I do it when I turn on my side. I fall asleep on my back with the mask on. It has been suggested that a full face mask would be better for me. Does anyone else think this is true?
by KTinTexas
Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: eXcite device
Replies: 6
Views: 6110

eXcite device

I just saw an ad for the eXcite device that trains your tongue and is used during the day. I wonder if anyone has experience with it? I've been using the CPAP machine for several years now and still have problems with throwing off the mask at night. I wonder if it would be a good alternative. I was ...
by KTinTexas
Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NightLase anyone tried it?
Replies: 12
Views: 1892

Re: NightLase anyone tried it?

I did Google it. I posted on here to get the kind of honesty that appears on this site. When you Google, you get lots of Vendor biased publicity posts.
by KTinTexas
Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: NightLase anyone tried it?
Replies: 12
Views: 1892

NightLase anyone tried it?

My regular dentist is now offering NightLase. Has anyone had it with success? Is it expensive? I've been using CPAP for 4 years now but have had problems keeping the mask on all night, so I am interested in alternative treatments. Lately, however, my time with the mask has increased and I attribute ...
by KTinTexas
Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP plus dental device?
Replies: 5
Views: 975

Re: CPAP plus dental device?

Does anyone use BOTH CPAP and a dental device? I've never been able to keep the mask on all night. I wear a mouth guard for bruxism and am able to keep that in my mouth all night. My dentist suggested getting a dental appliance to supplement my CPAP therapy. Is anyone else doing this and does it wo...
by KTinTexas
Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP plus dental device?
Replies: 5
Views: 975

Re: CPAP plus dental device?

Actually I have the grind guard now and I'm happy with the nasal cushion mask I just can't keep the mask on past 3 to 4 hours (4 is very good for me). I think my dentist was talking about an appliance designed to treat sleep apnea and there is a specialist near me who advertises that she does that -...
by KTinTexas
Wed Jul 07, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP plus dental device?
Replies: 5
Views: 975

CPAP plus dental device?

Does anyone use BOTH CPAP and a dental device? I've never been able to keep the mask on all night. I wear a mouth guard for bruxism and am able to keep that in my mouth all night. My dentist suggested getting a dental appliance to supplement my CPAP therapy. Is anyone else doing this and does it work?
by KTinTexas
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Abandoned by Sleep Doctor
Replies: 13
Views: 1382

Re: Abandoned by Sleep Doctor

. . . I have to use my CPAP at least 4 hours a night. I've never managed to do that consistently. Do you think the doctor's office just abandoned me because their visits aren't going to be covered? You'd think they would at least tell me that. You might be correct. Why do you think they should have...
by KTinTexas
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Abandoned by Sleep Doctor
Replies: 13
Views: 1382

Re: Abandoned by Sleep Doctor

chunkyfrog wrote:
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:16 am
Did you ever get the deviated septum fixed?
No.
by KTinTexas
Sun Jun 27, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Abandoned by Sleep Doctor
Replies: 13
Views: 1382

Re: Abandoned by Sleep Doctor

I recently retired from my job and went on Medicare plus a supplement. My sleep doctor's office stopped contacting me to set up follow up appointments. I called them but they didn't return my call. I notice that for compliance under Medicare I have to use my CPAP at least 4 hours a night. I've neve...
by KTinTexas
Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Abandoned by Sleep Doctor
Replies: 13
Views: 1382

Abandoned by Sleep Doctor

I recently retired from my job and went on Medicare plus a supplement. My sleep doctor's office stopped contacting me to set up follow up appointments. I called them but they didn't return my call. I notice that for compliance under Medicare I have to use my CPAP at least 4 hours a night. I've never...