Gogirl - Sleep Apnea Thread

[ErElf]

I keep hearing that I must show that I'm using the machine for insurance to continue to pay. I have used it every day since I got it, but since I only sleep 2-4 hours, I'm now getting warnings about non-compliance.

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Also, with limited support in solving my sleep problem, perhaps I need to find another route anyway.

[upsman]

What kind of help do you need to solve your issues? 
The experts here can offer tons of helpful advice. You can start your own thread and ask some questions to get started.

[staceyburke]

Cpap usually helps O2. I would suggest you get an inexpensive oxygen monitoring device (around 100$ ). And see how you are doing with Cpap.

[DaveCar]

FWIW, I went from a Dreamstation to an AS-10 loaner.
Loved the AS-10.
My replacement DS2 came, but was very noisy. Back to the AS-10.
A second DS2 arrived, and although its much quieter than the bad DS2, its still noisier than the AS-10.

Once my 5 years is up and I qualify for a replacement, Im going back to Resmed.

[clownbell]

To OP - Here in the SF Bay Area, the Kaiser sleep clinic will provide you with the machine you need. There is no discussion to be had. ResMed seems to be the machine of choice, so I would not worry about Phillips, Luna, etc. If you believe there is a strong medical necessity for a bilevel machine, the onus is on YOU to make that argument based on data not gut.

In my case, they loaned me an AS10 AutoSet for the overnight sleep study at home using WatchPat. Then when I went in for the follow up appointment, an AS10 AutoSet was not offered as a loaner or a rental but only as a straight up purchase. Very easy transaction. You pay whatever copay your plan requires. There are different "flavors" of Kaiser coverage. Check your paperwork.

Kaiser seems to work differently in different geographical divisions so what happens here may not be same as your experience.

[clownbell]

@GoGirl - The experts will appreciate having all your stuff in one thread; that way they can have an overall look at your situations without having to sort through multiple threads you started. Just a kind word of advice.

[Crimson Nape]

Gogirl - Thanks to clownbell for pointing out that all your previous threads ultimately deal with your sleep apnea, I have merged them and renamed your thread, Gogirl - Sleep Apnea Thread. This will provide the reader a better reference of your diagnosis and treatment history. Please use this thread for all your treatment concerns.

- Red

[KeepSmiling]

First thing:

Your Name appears in your report

[Gogirl]

I k ow my name appears. I tried to delete attachment and can’t get it to delete. Help

[Crimson Nape]

Gogirl  -  I deleted what I could from your first post.  You will need to go to your UserCP ⇾ Manage Attachments and delete this image.  I have provided a quick link to this section, so you can do this.

QUICK LINK:  UserCP ⇾ Manage Attachments

- Red