Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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foxysdad
foxysdad
I went to get a new mask Thursday and got a surprise. You need a prescription now. Well, I haven't had a sleep test in years(I know I need one), my machine is out of production, and my mask is years old. So old that it's coming apart. I won't get my company's insurance until the first of the year so a test is out. I scoured the internet and found a company that will sell you a mask without a prescription. Mine, with postage, costs a little less than $80. If you're in the same predicament I'm in, you might check out JRS Medical. They have a wide variety of masks in many price ranges.
Posted on 12/04/09, 04:12 pm
harry3333
harry3333
you need a prescription for a CPAP but I havent heard of needing 1 for a mask, perhaps there was confusion

yes compare prices at CPAP supplies places on the net
foxysdad
foxysdad
According to the two local suppliers, a prescription is needed and two websites I tried, also said it was needed. I was just lucky I found a site that didn't need one.
walkingthewhiteline
walkingthewhiteline
Thanks my husband and I both need masks. We need to probably go to the doc to recheck everything again.
My husband is having multiple medical problems again.
His cancer hsd returned. His high blood pressure is high, he has osteoperosis and his testoterone count is extremely low. His doc is very concerned.
He is tired all the time and hooks up a lot. I'm guessing it has something to do with his medical problems.
Thanks again for the info. We have so much going on who knows when we will get around to a sleep study.
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scoutldr
scoutldr
i have been able to buy 2 replacement masks (Puritan Bennett Breeze) on e-bay. The supplier here won't even sell me replacement paper filters without a prescription, which I think is ridiculous.