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www.hope2sleep.co.uk/water-in-the-mask-hose-known-as-rainout"
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Is there a connection between Sleep Apnoea and Spina Bifida
HiI was wondering if there is any connection between SA & Spina Bifida (SB) as I finally been told that I do have the mildest for of SB called Spina Bifida Occulta which I was told 5 years ago…Continue
Started May 30, 2014
Fisher & Paykel Simplus Mask
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HiI was wondering if anyone has used this mask as I am thinking about asking for this mask when I am due a new mask in October as I have the Quarta Air which I not getting on it that well so…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Edam Jul 16, 2014.
Good Numbers but serve tireness
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Over the last month I have been having good numbers below three but I am very tired. I have noticed that on sleepihead that it I am having areas on the graph there is a totally flat line. On…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Manda Liversage May 11, 2014.
Smell of mould in boiler cupboard after bad leak
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HiLast week I had a bad leak from my boiler which soaked the wooden floor board now all I can smell is mould. This is the room I sleep in what can I do to help get rid of the smell. I am concerned…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kath Hope Mar 5, 2014.
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noisy humidifier normal?
Hello,I have an air sense 10 auto.When I have the humidifier and the heated tube plugged in it makes a sort of drumming noise. Like that at the gallows in films.Is this normal? It wakes me up and I have to give up and switch off for the night.See More
Dentists in Hull that know about Mewing ?
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Nasal valve collapse
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F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose
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I'll try again and I'll also discuss with the clinic whether an APAP…"
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Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
I have been successfully using my air sense 10 since OSA diagnosis, and my AHI is now under 2. I had an appointment with my clinic this week and have been told there is no need for further appointments and just to contact them if I need supplies or…See More
"If you have a helpful GP, I would ask them to re-refer you to the sleep clinic."
A few questions..
A quick bit of backgroundDiagnosed with OSA about 7/8 years ago by my local sleep clinic and given a F &P Icon CPAP. After a couple of follow-up appts to sort out any issues, I was sent on my merry way. I have had no further face to face…See More
"I previously had a DeVilbiss Sleepcube and the dehumidifier did sometimes run dry. On the other hand I now have an AirSense 10 and it never runs dry, and I've had the humidity turned up high."
Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
Hi. I'm finding the Airsense 10 the hospital gave me, the humidifier chamber runs dry. It's not even on max settings, which I'm guessing would empty it a lot quicker. Seems like a big design oversight to me. Does anyone else have this trouble? The…See More
Decline in hearing
HiI have regular, well yearly check ups at work. One being a hearing test. Since having my cpap machine my hearing has declined rapidly in 1 ear.....could this be as a result of pressure? I believe I'm on 15cm p max h2o. I just use a nasal…See More
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Hi Dee - how are you today?
Hi Dee I'm wondering what doses you were on (I recall you mentioned them in a post once, but fibro fog makes me forget) and how they are actioning your reduction.
I am now on Pregabalin as the Gabapentin was no longer having an effect, and plus once on Pregab I have been able to come off the anti-depressants for first time in 12 years - been off them since August last year.
My reason for asking about the dose levels they are using is that you have to come off these in real tiny steps - nothing like as easy to get off them as when you start! I'm trying to reduce at the moment and of Pregab I was on 300mg twice a day. That's the max dose for fibro. (Gaba I was on 900mg am, 900 lunchtime and 1200mg inevening)
Anyway - I tried to get off at a reduction to 200 in day and 300 at night, but was way to big a drop so they tried 250 in day still to hard so at the moment I'm taking 275 and 300. I'm tired and rather emotional (husband decided 2 weeks ago he wants a divorce) so I know I'm not making a lot of sense, but I'm trying rather inarticulately to say try to get the smallest reduction possible and make sure that you're stable before going down again. Because there isn't a 275mg pregab I'm taking 2 x 100 and a 50 and a 25 and you may end up doing the same until it sorts itself out.
Don't be rushed into a) deciding to reduce your dosage, and b) into doing it faster than your pain levels can cope with. Cos it's not about anything other than how your pain levels are. Fibro really is a shite of a thing, but we have to take control of our condition cos if we don't, then the NHS accountants do.
Are you with a pain clinic? And also how much support do you get from your GP? Mine are both fab - but I'm really lucky to have that now and it took 12 years to get recognition so I've seen some shit ones. I'd suggest if you can, talk to them about how YOU want to control your pain meds. I get multiples of all the doses of tablet strength but still totally up to 300 mg twice a day. My GP acknowledges that I could happily off myself any time I wanted with all the stuff I have, so the fact that I'm trying to take less not more is a good thing.
I'm always here for you if you need to chat.
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Manda xxx