Yesterday, I drove down to the hospital in New Hampshire to pick up my sleep study kit. An hour down there and an hour back is a bit ridiculous for a fifteen minute appointment, but I got the kit. I had to wear it last night. Essentially, it’s a belt that goes around your chest, a breathing tube for your nose that doesn’t supply oxygen but monitors breathing, and a fingertip blood pressure cuff. The whole thing was terribly uncomfortable, and I slept in fits all night long. I was so excited when my alarm went off at 6:15 so I could take off this apparatus. Now I have to put it in the box they gave me, slap on their FedEx label, and mail it back. I’ll find out the results in 5-6 weeks.
Dear Joe,
ReplyDeleteDidn't know anyone used the take home equipment any more.
If the results show periods of apnea, then you will have
to go for a full sleep study. You will go to a lab that should
have a very nice room. Better than a Hilton, less than a Four Seasons.
There you will be wired to 60+ leads. Your sleep will be
monitored all night long. Infrared cameras observe you.
I was hoping this would be the answer to your headaches.
Best,
Alexander
Alexander,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information. The way they had explained it to me was that with the initial visit, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea without the sleep study and that the home test was just proof for the insurance company. I hope I don't have to go through another one of these at the clinic. If I do, i will, but I was hoping this would get me the CPAP and I'd be on my way to better living.
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