Pulmonary test question

[Aaaaaa1234 87]

Did any one ever had problems when going for the test I went today for my appointment and they didn't even do any testing and automatically said I needed a sleep study which I think is crap I got another doctor right away any one ever had this problem?

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[amyflores 23]

Nope not me. I went in the test took maybe 10 min and back out the door I went

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[Aaaaaa1234 87]

That's what I taught it should of been I will not be going to the doctor again I already got another doctor appointment

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[amyflores 23]

I'm running around in circles too, I'm a former smoker and had to take a urine test showing I'm tobacco free and the lab has it all screwed up

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[Aaaaaa1234 87]

I hope it works out for you amyflores I and just really hoping for the best now

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[amyflores 23]

Me too, we will get through this, no one said it was easy

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[loca_lette813 30]

Well for my insurance i automatically needed a sleep study the first appt with the sleep dr he just explained things, asked me some questions and set me up with a sleep study appt

[chancyprowell 12]

Lucky me I need a sleep study according to my surgeon and my insurance denied it.

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[LizHobbs 27]

I had a sleep study done over a year ago.i use the mask because I snore a lot.

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[trekker954 421]

I had a sleep study ordered bt my pcp, before I started the process and if helped for insurance. However, with that said, this specialist wanted me to have this or that test; ok it's good but please get cleared by this other specialist who would order a barrage of test. I truly felt because each test came back fine that it was all about how much money the hospital could get out of me and my insurance.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Did any one ever had problems when going for the test I went today for my appointment and they didn't even do any testing and automatically said I needed a sleep study which I think is crap I got another doctor right away any one ever had this problem?

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Before wasting time at another Dr - what was the purpose of this visit? Do you need a sleep Study prior to surgery? If so - another Dr is going to do the same - refer you for a Sleep Study. A sleep study is done at home or in a sleep clinic. They won't test you at a Drs appt.

[Aaaaaa1234 87]

Even if I have to get one I would go somewhere else there service sucked and they explained nothing and also assumes I fall asleep while I drive which is crap how assume anything without any testing I have had not issues with sleep and I don't fall asleep while driving there appointments also is like 1-2 months apart which is wasting my time and that's the last thing on my last to get done

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[thamilton16 0]

I was required to take a sleep study to see if I had sleep apnea. It's for your safety it wasn't bad just boring.

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[heathero78 18]

Speaking from my own exp with a sleep study...it.changed.my.life and I'm so glad I got one. I, too, thought it was frivolous but I did it. I learned my ahi was ins the 90s. They consider severe starting at 30. With the machine I avg 1.5 now. Normal range is less than 5. I dropped weight like crazy just from getting better sleep. Your neck size, shape of back of your throat and weight can affect your sleep. Before my sleep test, I separately went to an appt to pull wisdom teeth. That dr took a look and said I'd have to go fully under with breathing tube so I don't stop breathing during procedure. Between that and the medical weight loss clinic recommendation I did it and I feel sooooo much better everyday for having treatment for it. I've lost 60 lbs ...pre-op.

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