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In-Lab Sleep Study - What should I know - Dement - 08-17-2015
Hi everyone
I am a 24 year old student. Although I am living a healthy lifestyle, I often feel completely exhausted after I get up and tired during the day. I was suspecting poor nasal breathing (what isn't actually an explanation I guess) so my ENT had me do a home sleep study. Results: pAHI of 5, pRDI of 12.3 (pAHI/pRDI in supine position: 12.3/25.4.). Minimum oxygen saturation of 93. He says that those results are completely normal. However, the internet says otherwise, so I made an appointment with an actual sleep doctor, who scheduled two nights in a sleep lab (next week). He also said that it might be very well possible that I need therapy and the second night might be used to adjust the CPAP.
Is there anything I should be prepared for? And what if the In-Lab sleep study is negative?
P.s.: Sorry for any grammar errors (and you are very welcome to correct via PM
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RE: In-Lab Sleep Study - What should I know - PollCat - 08-17-2015
The first question I have is: how much sleep do you get a night?
As for the study, there is nothing to prepare for, unless you're like me and can't go to sleep before 12:30. I require a prescription sleeping pill to put me out , otherwise, my mind races and won't allow me to nod off.
PS. Welcome to the forum!
RE: In-Lab Sleep Study - What should I know - Dement - 08-17-2015
I get around 8,5 hours sleep every night.
Usually I am fine, but when there is pressure to fall asleep (like when I have an exam) I struggle sometimes. Should I just ask my doctor before the sleep study?
P.s.: Thank you
RE: In-Lab Sleep Study - What should I know - PollCat - 08-17-2015
(08-17-2015, 10:05 AM)Dement Wrote: I get around 8,5 hours sleep every night.
Usually I am fine, but when there is pressure to fall asleep (like when I have an exam) I struggle sometimes. Should I just ask my doctor before the sleep study?
I guess the real question is: Will sleeping at a center cause you any anxiety? Can you easily go to sleep in strange places? Depending on your answers, you may want to discuss your concerns with the doctor before your study.
RE: In-Lab Sleep Study - What should I know - OpalRose - 08-17-2015
Dement,
You can Google information. Just type in "Sleep study".
Some basic things to prepare for that you may not think about:
Bring your own pillow, blanket. It may help you to feel more comfortable.
Call the Sleep Clinic and they will tell you how to prepare for test.
RE: In-Lab Sleep Study - What should I know - Dement - 08-17-2015
PollCat, I will definitely do that! Thank you
OpalRose,
, thank you!
RE: In-Lab Sleep Study - What should I know - GingerMan512 - 08-17-2015
My sleep clinic was set up nicely. King sized sleep number bed, fan, hdtv. They just didn't have any cups for water. So bring your own cup.
RE: In-Lab Sleep Study - What should I know - trish6hundred - 08-17-2015
Hi Dement,
WELCOME! to the forum.!
Good luck to you at your next sleep study and hang in there for more suggestions.