Sleep Apnea and Insomnia

I want to say a big thank you to Doyle for agreeing to be our new moderator. He has been a loyal member and a consistent contributor.
Doyle is as certain as I am that this group is an important group and we want to make sure it is open anytime you want to drop in.

RV ing in a few weeks and instead of leaving machine at home,we won't have 110 VOLTs out in the outback,but i will purchase at my own expense a 12 Volt plug in for my machine,this will be intresting and a test on my will.
read some time back where a member left theirs home when on a trip and it didn't go well.

It looks like our Manager has packed his bags and headed into the sunset. Good luck Mike and we will miss you.
I have agreed to take on the job as Manager as I do believe that this group is just too important to let it go. It sure helped me through a rough few months and hopefully it will help a few more souls who are just beginning their journey. We will keep it going and hopefully we will get some new members and a lot of dialogue going.
Annie

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I've had a cpap for about 4 years and I did OK with it, but I haven't worn it for about a year. Now I feel the old lethargy and feeling of ill health creeping back in. Sooooo, I guess it's time to drag it out of the closet and strap it back on. Sigh........

35 members, and three posters? Where is everyone and how are you doing? Check in and let us know.

Just had a slight problem with my left eye. I went to the doctor as it was hurting. I have dry eyes and I asked the doctor (eye doctor) if the c-pap could have anything to do with this and he said YES, that is a big cause of dry eye if the air is escaping from the mask into your eyes. Keep that mask tight enough so that it does not leak toward your eyes.

No matter how long you have been on that dream machine (As Diva says) we still have occasional problems. Some of the old timers (usage of the machine that is) might have a few tips for the newly endowed users. Are there shortcuts or is it an individual experience? Chime right in and let us hear from you.

Well, my first two weeks are up & i survived it well. i see the doc tomorrow for my first followup visit. only problem is pressure from mask. i spoke with the tech who fitted me and he said to take the mask with me and discuss it with the doctor. now - today, the facial pain is almost non-existent. i will still mention it tomorrow, but don't think i'll pursue changing masks at this time (i have 30 days to do that without charge.)

i am seeing some positives changes. i do seem to fall asleep more quickly, make fewer bathroom trips throughout the night (usually) and for the past two days, i have not nodded off or taken my customary nap.

i am, tired now, but will try to push myself for another hour or so and then just go to bed for the night. although 8:00 is a much earlier than normal bedtime for me, i think it will work. i should be able to adjust to a "decent" bedtime over the next week or so.

now if i can just feel more energy and begin losing a little weight i'll be a really happy camper.

tsk tsk tsk - just never happy, are we. LOL

I just seen the new LIberty medical ad for CPAP users about suppling mask and equipment.i have no idea how much this cost to the insured.
i am not on medicare yet,but would like to hear how some of you are making out with your insurance needs on this.
i am paying a wee bit for insurance and after deductable and copay its still not bad to where i get by.but i have heard of horror stories of others cannot afford the test and drugs and supplies and yes some with insurance and medicare too.
this isn't about how much you have or can afford but is there anyway or any methode out there to help others that need it?i don't have the answers,i was just reminded this is a support group.since the drug companies have a policy of helping those that have a hard time affording their products,maybe these supply companies just might have some thing along the line too?