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by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Turning down auto pap
Replies: 4
Views: 514

Re: Turning down auto pap

My machine is a few years old: PR System One REMStar 60 Series BiPAP Auto with Bi-Flex ITEM #DS760S I also have a humidifier for it. Does anyone know if there is a way to turn down the high end side of the air flow with "autoP" on the above machine? Man, I've posted here before and I did buy a new ...
by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Worst night yet
Replies: 33
Views: 1954

Re: Worst night yet

I don't know about Dreamstation, but with the ResMed Airsense 10 Autoset that I use, you need to tell the machine which kind of mask you-re using - FFM, Nasal, or Nasal Pillows. I wonder if that would make a difference for you? It does have a setting for mask type, but I'm not sure what it means. I...
by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Self treating with APAP, any advice is welcome !
Replies: 10
Views: 908

Re: Self treating with APAP, any advice is welcome !

CPAP may not help. Have you received treatment for the chronic fatigue syndrome? You need to ask your doctors what else can be done. Best of luck to you. Yes I am going to an ortho molecular doctor next week. And beginning next month I am going 3 times a week to a center for chronic fatigue syndrom...
by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 2:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Self treating with APAP, any advice is welcome !
Replies: 10
Views: 908

Re: Self treating with APAP, any advice is welcome !

Post your question here to see if someone there can help: http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Forum-Main-Apnea-Board-Forum You can get a clinician's manual, which will tell you how to adjust the settings here: http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-Pressure-CPAP-Clinician-Setup-Manuals-Change-your-own...
by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Self treating with APAP, any advice is welcome !
Replies: 10
Views: 908

Re: Self treating with APAP, any advice is welcome !

CPAP may not help. Have you received treatment for the chronic fatigue syndrome? You need to ask your doctors what else can be done. Best of luck to you.
by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Worst night yet
Replies: 33
Views: 1954

Re: Worst night yet

I don't know about Dreamstation, but with the ResMed Airsense 10 Autoset that I use, you need to tell the machine which kind of mask you-re using - FFM, Nasal, or Nasal Pillows. I wonder if that would make a difference for you? It does have a setting for mask type, but I'm not sure what it means. I...
by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed S9 Face wash
Replies: 8
Views: 543

Re: Resmed S9 Face wash

Look at that maximum fill line on the side of the tank. It is there to prevent what you have experienced. NEVER fill above that line--ever! If you need more water before morning, add it when needed. If you see water climbing out of the tank, please consider skipping the nightcap. OP said: "I never ...
by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replacement machine on insurance
Replies: 7
Views: 1175

Re: Replacement machine on insurance

englandsf wrote:When have most folks got the OK to replace a machine - 5 yrs? I am with BCBS and have great cover, but bought a second machine cash. I have 2 S( Autosets working just fine now.
My Medicare advantage plan says OK to replace after 5 years. Might need a repeat sleep study, or at least a new Rx.
by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long did it take you to get used to cpap?
Replies: 40
Views: 24627

Re: How long did it take you to get used to cpap?

Hi TBonzie, The first few weeks are the hardest for many of us. Start a new thread and you will get lots of encouragement and support here. As for being demoralized at the thought of this for the rest of your life, here's what I can tell you happened for me: I felt the same way and over time I star...
by Bertha deBlues
Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Yearly Sleep Doctor Appointments?
Replies: 14
Views: 2676

Re: Yearly Sleep Doctor Appointments?

I've been on a CPAP machine now for about 3 years. Around that time I ended up in the hospital and was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat probably caused by sleep apnea. I was released from the hospital and an hour later had an appointment with a sleep doctor they had set up. This sleep doctor s...
by Bertha deBlues
Thu Nov 09, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dozens of NJ Transit engineers diagnosed with sleep apnea
Replies: 8
Views: 2666

Re: Dozens of NJ Transit engineers diagnosed with sleep apnea

This stat mean that approx 12% of New Jersey Transit engineers have Sleep Apnea. This is probably typical of the overall population. This is really a public safety emergency (and 12% is also a public health emergency). Note that the opioid epidemic is considered an emergency, and it affects nowhere...
by Bertha deBlues
Thu Nov 09, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Assessment of treatment efficacy
Replies: 15
Views: 10520

Re: Assessment of treatment efficacy

xxyzx wrote:
FrederickRose wrote:
xxyzx wrote:IF I ever say anything incorrect somebody will post true facts to prove it
Done.
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Thank you

Keep in mind that a lot of facts people post are also just opinion and many times misinformation
Ah, but FrederickRose cited the sources, and even gave links.
by Bertha deBlues
Thu Nov 09, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Assessment of treatment efficacy
Replies: 15
Views: 10520

Re: Assessment of treatment efficacy

IF I ever say anything incorrect somebody will post true facts to prove it Done. Doc. xxxyxz's claims have been refuted before... MANY times, yet he still refuses to accept that he is wrong or spouting wrongful information . He is never wrong... in his estimation only. . Thank you for your insightf...
by Bertha deBlues
Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Extreme flatulence every morning since CPAP
Replies: 34
Views: 19128

Re: Extreme flatulence every morning since CPAP

Musicachic wrote:
Someone call me???
by Bertha deBlues
Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Strange disconnects
Replies: 19
Views: 9560

Re: Strange disconnects

Similar thing happened to me early on with my Dreamstation. It showed that I was hooked up but not breathing for long stretches. I felt okay, like I had slept. Respiratory Therapist didn't have a clue (didn't even know how to access the information off the card). This happened twice over a 3-4 month...