I found out today I must do a sleep apnia test.

[Serena 0]

Sadly my sleep study was a waste. I couldnt sleep the tech kept walking in and telling me to roll off of my stomach, the cables kept falling off. When I spoke with the tech about it he told me to talk to my Dr. so I have to waiy two weeks to see what doctor says.

Eva

EVA,

My sleep study (done 3 years ago) was a disaster like yours. The connection to the wall outlet was bad and everytime I moved an alarm would sound and two techs would burst into the room, turning on all of the lights.

I was told that on the average I stopped breathing 35 times an hour and I asked how they could come up with that figure since I doubt that I slept an hour's total all night......I was given a C-PAP but never felt any different after using it for months.

I was told to be sure and bring the C-PAP to the hospital and I reminded staff in pre-op, recovery, and inpatient that I had it. Guess what? It was never once taken out of the bag.

[IndioGirl55 32]

I go for my sleep test tonite.... I can sleep the weekends away..... I am not depressed so that's not the cause. If i sit down to watch a movie - it's night night time and in fact at the movies i will fall asleep if it isn't fast pace - blood diamonds kept me awake - departed - nap a bit..

I am ok if i am out and about - but just sitting (like in a jury box) i will totally fall asleep... I wake up at least once a night... I have woken up with a headache, but i just always atributed it to sleeping wrong - it's not ever day but sometimes.

I sleep on my tummy - is that going to be a problem?? i don't know how this sleep on demand is going to be??? I don't know how i am going to sleep without my 2 little babies (pom & toy poddle) ... Plus i am a night time eater - they did say i could bring a snack - well my snack and a normal persons snack are 2 different things ... Also, still smoke - so i got some nicorette gum - this will be my 1st attempt to quit - as i am going to have to by 7/1 - hope to have a surgery date in August - But i have to go to 10 million doctors UGH....

[FELICIA17 0]

I had my sleep study the other day. I slept from 6am to 2:30 in the afternoon. It wasn't too bad, they hooked up a million connectors. I was sleep for about an hour and the tech rushed in and gave the cpap mask, he said I was snoring horribly. When it was done he said he is ordering me my own cpap machine. Hope it works for me, I know I sleep horribly.

[NancyRN 1]

Hi Bamalama,

I understand your frustration. I have sleep apnea and want to let you know that getting treatment really has changed my life! Sleep apnea can be fatal if untreated. I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have.

NancyRN

[IndioGirl55 32]

Well had my test - wasn't that bad. I had what they call a split night - 1st half normal sleep - 2nd half with the cap machine - tech came in around 1 a.m. said that my oxgyen was low - put the machine on me - really didn't like it - he said i didn't stop breathing but that my breathing got really shallow when I was in a deep sleep. I didn't feel any diff in the morning (5 a.m.) when he woke me up to go home - will have the results in about 2 weeks...

[NancyRN 1]

I had a split-night test too. I was shocked by the results. My sleep was disrupted 115 times an hour and I completely quit breathing 6 times a night! It really freaked me out!! That's why I use my mask and machine every single time I sleep.< /p>

This would be a good time to start educating yourself about sleep apnea. There are some terrific websites which give you access to the collective wisdom of over 250,000 people! People are generally warm, compassionate, and helpful.

I did a quick search for you. Try these sites:

www.sleepdisorderchannel.com/osa. This site sounds promising -- I haven't used it myself.

American Sleep Apnea Association -- my favorite site

Sleep Disorder Information & Resources (or maybe org) -- another excellent one

When you meet with your doctor, he/she will have to write a prescription to get you equipment. The prescription must specify a particular machine and mask. If you get an idea of what type machine might suit you best, discuss it with your doctor. If you don't know which one you want, don't worry. The doctor will order what he or she thinks best.

The best option for prescribing the mask is to ask the doctor to write the rx for "mask of choice". There are loads of masks you can try, even one for people who sleep on their stomach. I use one called a Hybrid, which allows me to breathe through my nose and my mouth. It's ideal for me because I'm a "mouth breather" when I sleep.

The equipment itself comes from a "durable medical provider", a DME. The most important thing to remember about DMEs is that they are sales people. They carry a limited supply of masks and may try to sell you whatever's on hand, but they should be able to order any mask for you.

Insurance will usually cover a new mask every 6 months. They and you pay for the mask and it's yours-- a potential problem if you have to try several masks to find the one best for you.

Usually, your machine is "rent to purchase"-- each month, a portion of the rent goes toward the machine's purchase. Once it's paid off, it's yours. You'll want to settle on a particular machine soon after renting, so you end up owning a machine that's best for you.

NancyRN

[IndioGirl55 32]

I had a split-night test too. I was shocked by the results. My sleep was disrupted 115 times an hour and I completely quit breathing 6 times a night! It really freaked me out!! That's why I use my mask and machine every single time I sleep.

This would be a good time to start educating yourself about sleep apnea. There are some terrific websites which give you access to the collective wisdom of over 250,000 people! People are generally warm, compassionate, and helpful.

I did a quick search for you. Try these sites:

www.sleepdisorderchannel.com/osa. This site sounds promising -- I haven't used it myself.

American Sleep Apnea Association -- my favorite site

Sleep Disorder Information & Resources (or maybe org) -- another excellent one

When you meet with your doctor, he/she will have to write a prescription to get you equipment. The prescription must specify a particular machine and mask. If you get an idea of what type machine might suit you best, discuss it with your doctor. If you don't know which one you want, don't worry. The doctor will order what he or she thinks best.

The best option for prescribing the mask is to ask the doctor to write the rx for "mask of choice". There are loads of masks you can try, even one for people who sleep on their stomach. I use one called a Hybrid, which allows me to breathe through my nose and my mouth. It's ideal for me because I'm a "mouth breather" when I sleep.

The equipment itself comes from a "durable medical provider", a DME. The most important thing to remember about DMEs is that they are sales people. They carry a limited supply of masks and may try to sell you whatever's on hand, but they should be able to order any mask for you.

Insurance will usually cover a new mask every 6 months. They and you pay for the mask and it's yours-- a potential problem if you have to try several masks to find the one best for you.

Usually, your machine is "rent to purchase"-- each month, a portion of the rent goes toward the machine's purchase. Once it's paid off, it's yours. You'll want to settle on a particular machine soon after renting, so you end up owning a machine that's best for you.

NancyRN

Nancy

Thanks so very much That was very nice of you .. I have copied this and will research - I didn't like the mask - I felt like i was suffocating when i exhaled. I don't know if i will have to have one or not - the tech said i was a shallow breather in a deep sleep - he didn't say how low my oxegyne was... I am a side to stomach sleeper so that's great to know...

THANKS SOOOO VERY MUCH FOR THE INFO:girl_hug:... Janet