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Dear all,Sorry if I am posting this in wrong place..I am a new member to this forum. I am 35 years old and I have been recently diagnosed moderate to severe OSA and since then I have been trying to…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kath Hope Jan 28, 2018.
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George replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"Dear Kath,
Thanks. May I ask how long will it take to recover from Septoplasty surgery?
Cheers,
George"
John Wilkinson replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"Hi,
I have recently started treatment for severe OSA and use a CPAP machine. After 3 weeks treatment my AHI went down from 42(severe) to 20 (moderate). I am due to visit my sleep clinic next week for my second review. Personally I feel to have…"
George replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"Hi Chris,
I did inform DVLA after my CPAP started by submitting the SL1 form downloaded from online. After a month's wait DVLA got back to me saying I am ok to drive. I also informed by insurance as well.
So It was not as scary as i…"
Kath Hope replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"Yes Chris, you did need to contact them. They recently updated their policy on this. With severe sleep apnoea you need reviewing every 3 years now, but it is clearer than it used to be. Problem is, not everyone is aware of the…"
Kath Hope replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"Great update George, even though I'm late to see it. I've had a drug-induced endoscopy....there's not many places who do that in the UK. Mine was with Prof Bhik Kotecha in London. He confirmed things we suspected and…"
Chris Vesey replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"Hi,
The diagnosis from the consultant said score of 38.5, severe sleep apnea, must inform dvla. I phoned resmed who said now I was being treated I did not need to inform dvla? I next phoned the dvla for advice as i had already written for a…"
George replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"Hi all,
I thought to update you on my progress. I have been using CPAP for a while and it is going well. I had my second visit to sleep clinic and they said I am doing really well and adjusted my pressure to bring down the AHI below 5. I sent my SL1…"
Kath Hope replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"I George. I can only tell you what I did....I immediately stopped driving (on advice of the sleep clinic and because I'd never have lived with myself if I'd caused an accident - my own Grandma was killed by a driver that…"
George replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"Dear Kath (or anyone),
Do you have any comment or recommendation about how to inform DVLA? As I mentioned in the previous message, In many online pages, I was warned not to email or phone or fill in online form but post a letter. Any advices on…"
Kath Hope replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"You're welcome George, and shocked at the 26 weeks to wait, but good to know you're at least going to be eventually sorted out. Keep us posted how things go."
George replied to George's discussion Sleep Apnea and DVLA"Dear all,
Thanks for being so supportive.
Just to update you, I have had my CPAP clinic appointment this week and given a Dreamstation CPAP machine with mask covering nose and mouth. I am still getting used to sleeping with the mask and wake up…"
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Frances Coiwn replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here."Thanks for the warm welcome.
Started CPAP therapy early December having been diagnosed with severe Sleep Apnea. Over the past 10 weeks or so I have slowly adapted to using CPAP, really struggleing at times with mask fit, the having the flu which…"
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Hi, With the help of a hope2sleep screening test indicating I may have moderate sleep apnea, I am hopefully going to get my GP to finally agree to refer me to a sleep specialist (I have been trying for 6 months). I have some concerns over how long…See More
SleepyHead replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here."I've learnt a lot in a short space of time through Hope2Sleep. Look forward to joining discussions on the forum."
Bill Thomson replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Item now sold"
Glen Vaal replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"I look forward to your text with payment account details. Either is Ok. I will reply with my address.
Regards,
Glen"
Bill Thomson replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Glen - apologies for not replying sooner, but my phone died. I now have a temporary fix (the replacement should arrive today anyway) so I will text you. I have also sent a message via the forum, but they are limited to 200 characters."
Sleep2snore replied to May's discussion Alternatives to cpap"You can buy smaller machines for travel, but they are not so adaptable.
There are also MAD devices to hold your jaw forward (these tend to only work with MILD cases) and there are also tongue holding devices that hold the tongue forward, these have…"
Sleep2snore replied to Edam's discussion APAP or BIPAP"An APAP with EPR is almost Bipap.
The Sleep Centre would know from their readings if you would be better with another type of machine, if you had a home study you need to take it up with your GP and raise it with your Sleep Centre."
Sleep2snore replied to Edam's discussion Double inhaling"EPR just reduces the pressure when you breathe out, this makes it easier to breathe out when on higher pressure.
Current thought is that the higher setting the EPR is the higher pressure is required, however I have not found this, but it does affect…"
Glen Vaal replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Thanks for the fast reply. On the basis that its all 100% Ok and no physical damage then I would like to proceed with the postage option at £30, please*. How would you like to proceed, presumably off the forum given we'll get…"
Bill Thomson replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Glen, yes I still have the converter.
i am in Storrington, which is roughly between Worthing and Horsham.
bill"
Glen Vaal replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Hi Bill, is the Resmed S9 DC converter still available?
I'm not sure how public this reply message is - however I'll "risk" using my phone number 07487706664.
I'm nr Woking, Surrey. Where are you in West…"
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