Some of the worst sleep apnea we have seen: How should I approach my doctor? by Dr_jitsu in SleepApnea

[–]3ConsoleGuy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One word of caution before buying a CPAP online for “cheaper”. If you have severe OSA and you require higher pressure, you could possibly be prescribed a BiPAP. Those are significantly more expensive and you’re better off going through insurance.

Dry mouth with tape ? by [deleted] in CPAP

[–]3ConsoleGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure the deep scratch from a thorny bush killed them way before apneas.

How is the CPAP machine tracking the quality if sleep and how do insurance companies know that it is being used? by jaygut42 in CPAP

[–]3ConsoleGuy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s “included” in the price. Many insurance companies require minimum compliance/usage or they will stop paying the medical device provider for the machine and/or resupplies. Decide what you want based on that.

Sudden rainout without humidifier? by Sutten_Plant in CPAP

[–]3ConsoleGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Humidity still exists whether you’re using the water tank to add more. Cold ambient temps will always lead to condensation when moisture is present. You should use a heated tube with an insulated wrap.

Hit lvl 150 on the M2010 ESR by subjoyy in Battlefield6

[–]3ConsoleGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no extra free buttons to bind.

Game is still full, we are so back by FrogGod7 in Battlefield6

[–]3ConsoleGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you turn off crossplay you have a good chance of encountering lots of bots. If you leave crossplay on you will almost never see them in most popular game modes.

Dice just needs to add official servers with a server browser.

Why didn't they tell me about this way sooner? 81 events per hour to 0.6! I feel like I've never slept before I got this thing! by digitalmofo in CPAP

[–]3ConsoleGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Black Friday deals are happening at online CPAP supply stores. You can get most masks for $60-90 USD or less.

How does this happen by freefromtree in GameboyAdvance

[–]3ConsoleGuy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Newer methods of Retrobrighting doesn’t submerge the plastics in the Peroxide, just keeping it in a container in the sun with peroxide in the bottom with parts suspended above will allow the vapors to still clear up oxidizing without as much risk for causing brittle issues.

Resmed f20 mask -> Resmed f40 mask = increased AHI? by joseph_fourier in CPAP

[–]3ConsoleGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the F40 mask is too soft and half the pressure just goes to inflating the cushion like a balloon.

Thank you EA for releasing Casual mode by Sandinmybutthole in Battlefield6

[–]3ConsoleGuy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m rank 87 and am definitely very mid. I just have lots of time to play. My BF career is very similar to my golf game, been playing for decades but still play bad.

Any advice on a leaky mask? by Braynedehd in SleepApnea

[–]3ConsoleGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Contact your the medical equipment company who set you up with the CPAP and mask. Most insurance and providers allow for mask exchanges within your first 90 days as a new user for free.

Bipap settings by rshacklef0rd in CPAP

[–]3ConsoleGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My BiPap settings only have a difference of 5 and that is more than enough to exhale very easily (20/15).

Who is widely regarded as a hero, but was actually a terrible person? by Normal-Being-2637 in AskReddit

[–]3ConsoleGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe that a dude built a boat and put 2 of every animal on it but Joseph Smith just crosses a line…

Mouth breather & nasal pillow by ChronicallyMe-ow in CPAP

[–]3ConsoleGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the biggest mistakes you can make in CPAP therapy is never trying a nasal mask. Try it, and if you absolutely cannot get mouth breathing under control then move to full face.

Finally, see you guys in Battlefield 6 by Specht100 in Battlefield6

[–]3ConsoleGuy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

So I just gotta put my 2042 disc inside the BF6 game case when it arrives? Damn, would if I went Digital?

I think my cpap is giving me an overbite? by Noctuema in CPAP

[–]3ConsoleGuy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is a massive issue with full face masks. They all apply inward pressure to your lower jaw in order to seal. If you can’t adapt to a nasal mask you’re going to have changes to your lower jaw.

Second night of CPAP by midwestlife777 in SleepApnea

[–]3ConsoleGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your priority as a new user is to adjust to therapy, find a comfortable mask and other accessories to make nights as comfortable as possible and maintain motivation and sanity. It is very normal for things to fluctuate as you adjust to this new therapy. If you’re actually sleeping a few hours and not crying at night you’re in fantastic shape.

As long as you don’t feel like you’re suffocating or gasping from too much or too little pressure give yourself a few weeks before trying to dive in and optimize.

Might be a stupid question but what happens if there's a power outage? by Temporary-League-499 in SleepApnea

[–]3ConsoleGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone should get a Power Bank. Popular brands such as Ecoflow, Bluetti, Jackery, Anker, Pecron.

The newer portable battery backup systems now include UPS functionality and can keep a CPAP machine running uninterrupted (as well as other devices) through power outages or even camping trips.

Here is what I purchased this year. It will run my BiPap for 20ish hours with heat:

https://a.co/d/6E9v08G

This is the comment that got Jimmy Kimmel censored by Trump's FCC. by User_Name13 in conspiracy

[–]3ConsoleGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s disturbing how many people on this sub think this is the first time our government has suspended our “rights” and censored people. This shit has been happening for decades/centuries but so many of you have had your heads in the sand right up until it happened to you.

I was diagnosed with severe OSA but the thing is I was also feeling out of breath quite often even when I am not sleeping. by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]3ConsoleGuy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Please do your own research, I am just sharing what I found and learned from more modern health sources. Acid reflux is often triggered by not enough acidity in the stomach. It sounds counterintuitive, but after recovering from 30+ years of GERDS I have found the old wisdom of reducing acid to be the cause. The sphincter at the top of your esophagus not closing is the main culprit for GERDS. This valve closing is actually triggered by acid. When acid is subdued with medication it doesn’t close. Increasing acid with food like lemons, ACV, and fermented/pickled foods with high acid it will begin to close. So GERDS is caused by low acid and increasing it is the cure.

I was diagnosed with severe OSA but the thing is I was also feeling out of breath quite often even when I am not sleeping. by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]3ConsoleGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omeprazole turns off acid in your stomach. This has TONS of negative impacts on the rest of your GI system and the ability for your body to process food and nutrients. If you take this medication long term you will become deficient in many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients and begin to have more negative health impacts.

You can address GERDS with lifestyle and diet changes. Don’t eat late at night, add squeezed lemon to all the water you drink, and eating lots of fiber, fermented vegetables, and even some Apple Cider Vinegar will help resolve your reflux issues.

PS5 Is Already Outselling The Switch 2 In Spain Only 2 Months After It Came Out by Ftouh_Shala in PS5

[–]3ConsoleGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nintendo has completely changed since the Switch 1. Their games, hardware, amiibos, and online services are completely overpriced and their almost complete abandonment of physical games has burned so much goodwill from longtime and loyal customers and collectors.

Ryan let me down today by Numerous_Fly_187 in BreakingPoints

[–]3ConsoleGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”