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Sleep Study » Sarah T.

Posted by Chris O on April 2, 2005, at 16:14:13

In reply to Tabitha, ChrisO, KaraS and anyone else - question, posted by Sarah T. on April 2, 2005, at 15:15:37

Sarah:

I was just saying to my girlfriend yesterday how I should probably have an "in-hospital" sleep study because my sleep is so screwed up. Anyway, yes, I've had two "at home" sleep studies. They use this little box-like machine, which attaches electrodes and other little thingies to your body to monitor heart rate, snoring, body turning, etc. Both times that I had the study, it said I had "mild sleep apnea," which, I was told, can still be fairly traumatic to sleep. However, both times I had the test, the machine said I didn't snore, and didn't turn in my sleep, which I know that I did, so, I don't know how accurate that "at home" machine is. In addition, I think there is something more going on with me than just sleep apnea. I think, I don't I know, I get "night panic attacks" sometimes, I just wake up thinking I'm dying, heart racing, completely disoriented. It's really scary. Seems to go away when I'm on something to raise my serotonin/neurotransmitters, so.... Anyway, I think sleep study is definitely worth a try. I'd go for the "in hospital" one if you can get it. Seems like a better bet to me.

Good luck,
Chris


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