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Aleesa: Did you say one time that you had a sleep test done? I can't remember! I had one last night. It was horrible! I just wanted someone to share the known horribleness of it all. I felt like a robot in tons of wires! I don't know how they expect someone to sleep like they normally would in one of these tests.
Duelist Caitlin The one at the hospital? or the one at home?
Yeah, I cant sleep on my back at all, and I cant sleep when i feel weird, or when I have chest pains.
So i slept like.. for 20 mins :z
Aleesa I"m not sure what one. I can't remember I'm sorry! I had one at a sleep clinic today. It was like a doctor's office. They told me to sleep on my back for a bit like an hour before I was suppose to be done with the test, and I just layed there. I couldn't sleep on my back either. I hope they don't find anything But, i'm sure they probably will. I've been having weird stuff happen in my sleep. And I feel incredibly tired all of a sudden in the evenings sometimes. So badly that I almost feel weird from being so tired.
Duelist Caitlin To have "Apneas" when sleeping (Ie: Stop breathing) is 100% normal. (Look it up!)
But doctors these days like to exaggerate what is normal and what can hurt you. >_>
Unless you are waking up late at night gasping for breathe, I wouldn't worry about getting a stupid cpap machine.
Cuz you got to wear that giant mask or the thing that sticks up your nose.... and there's cold air blowing in your face at all times from the mask's vent....
And you got a giant tube attached to you at all time, so if you toss and turn, or face any direction but "Away from the bed" you're out of luck.
Oyeah, and it's expensive. Like 6000$ expensive (Without insurance)
I dont want to discourage you, but don't let them persuade you "so easily", that you have it "SO BAD" when you really don't.
Ive talked to a bunch of people, and like 90% of everyone that is "DIAGNOSED" doesn't sleep with the machine on, cuz it does more harm than good.
My doctor is all "OH MAN YOU R TEH KILLING YOURSELFS BY NOT WEARING IT, CUZ YOU ARE SLEEPINZ BUT NOT RESTINZ"
And my response? "With it on, im not sleeping OR resting, im laying there with cold air blasting in my face and i'm pissed off because I NEED A NAP, but i CANT SLEEP."
XD
Even sleeping pills didnt work. I woke up a couple hours later, and ripped it off in rage.
I had to wear a monitor with an SD card in it... when I did it, and they dont give you the program that shows the data of how many "APneas" you have.
I got the program separately... and during the couple hours i did sleep, was only like 1-2 apneas. so ONCE PER HOUR. Not the "OMG YOU STOP BREATHING 30 TIMES PER MINUTE" Like they were telling me.
</rant over> XD
Aleesa Whew! That was a lot of info! lol I would agree. I don't want to wear a mask/machine, especially at my age. I alo would agree that maybe they might exaggerate my problems; we'll see what they come back with. I just wonder if they might come back with anything other than sleep apnea. They tested for a whole host of things I guess. I think my insurance would cover the machine, but I don't think I would want it! I'll keep you updated Duelist Caitlin Ok - gooooooooooooood luck There's also something you can wear, thats similar to a mouth guard that helps hold your jaw "Up" and helps keep it open. THey dont tell you about that, cuz it's realy cheap (like $3)
I got one, but havent tried it out. Might be worth lookin into.
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Aleesa Thanks! Good to know I'm a little upset with them right now. They are doing exactly what you said they would do.....push the machine. They only gave me a letter, and I called there asking to talk to someone about the results more. The lady on the phone told me, "Well, you have your next appt. with the cpap machine scheduled." She wondered why I was calling! I told her I expected to discuss this with the doctor more, and then I said I remembered in the beginng someone telling me after the two sleep tests were done I would talk to the doctor about the results. The lady on the phone says, "The meeting with the doctor is after 3 months of being on the CPAP machine to see how your doing. We will order the machine for use after your second sleep study." Yeah, i'm pretty upset. They want to put me on and order the frickin' machine immediately. From what the letter says I only have mild sleep apnea. I don't want a machine to be on me all night I would live my life feeling like I was 80 everyday! I'll ask the doctor about this device you showed me so maybe I can get one. It sounds much better
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Aleesa: Did you say one time that you had a sleep test done? I can't remember! I had one last night. It was horrible! I just wanted someone to share the known horribleness of it all. I felt like a robot in tons of wires! I don't know how they expect someone to sleep like they normally would in one of these tests.
Duelist Caitlin The one at the hospital? or the one at home?
Yeah, I cant sleep on my back at all, and I cant sleep when i feel weird, or when I have chest pains.
So i slept like.. for 20 mins :z
Aleesa I"m not sure what one. I can't remember I'm sorry! I had one at a sleep clinic today. It was like a doctor's office. They told me to sleep on my back for a bit like an hour before I was suppose to be done with the test, and I just layed there. I couldn't sleep on my back either. I hope they don't find anything But, i'm sure they probably will. I've been having weird stuff happen in my sleep. And I feel incredibly tired all of a sudden in the evenings sometimes. So badly that I almost feel weird from being so tired.
Duelist Caitlin To have "Apneas" when sleeping (Ie: Stop breathing) is 100% normal. (Look it up!)
But doctors these days like to exaggerate what is normal and what can hurt you. >_>
Unless you are waking up late at night gasping for breathe, I wouldn't worry about getting a stupid cpap machine.
Cuz you got to wear that giant mask or the thing that sticks up your nose.... and there's cold air blowing in your face at all times from the mask's vent....
And you got a giant tube attached to you at all time, so if you toss and turn, or face any direction but "Away from the bed" you're out of luck.
Oyeah, and it's expensive. Like 6000$ expensive (Without insurance)
I dont want to discourage you, but don't let them persuade you "so easily", that you have it "SO BAD" when you really don't.
Ive talked to a bunch of people, and like 90% of everyone that is "DIAGNOSED" doesn't sleep with the machine on, cuz it does more harm than good.
My doctor is all "OH MAN YOU R TEH KILLING YOURSELFS BY NOT WEARING IT, CUZ YOU ARE SLEEPINZ BUT NOT RESTINZ"
And my response? "With it on, im not sleeping OR resting, im laying there with cold air blasting in my face and i'm pissed off because I NEED A NAP, but i CANT SLEEP."
XD
Even sleeping pills didnt work. I woke up a couple hours later, and ripped it off in rage.
I had to wear a monitor with an SD card in it... when I did it, and they dont give you the program that shows the data of how many "APneas" you have.
I got the program separately... and during the couple hours i did sleep, was only like 1-2 apneas. so ONCE PER HOUR. Not the "OMG YOU STOP BREATHING 30 TIMES PER MINUTE" Like they were telling me.
</rant over> XD
Aleesa Whew! That was a lot of info! lol I would agree. I don't want to wear a mask/machine, especially at my age. I alo would agree that maybe they might exaggerate my problems; we'll see what they come back with. I just wonder if they might come back with anything other than sleep apnea. They tested for a whole host of things I guess. I think my insurance would cover the machine, but I don't think I would want it! I'll keep you updated Duelist Caitlin Ok - gooooooooooooood luck There's also something you can wear, thats similar to a mouth guard that helps hold your jaw "Up" and helps keep it open. THey dont tell you about that, cuz it's realy cheap (like $3)
I got one, but havent tried it out. Might be worth lookin into.
http://www.mountnittany.org/articles/healthsheets/5112www.mountnittany.orgBack to Life & HealthHealthsheet| Published February 16, 2009Mouthpieces
Aleesa Thanks! Good to know I'm a little upset with them right now. They are doing exactly what you said they would do.....push the machine. They only gave me a letter, and I called there asking to talk to someone about the results more. The lady on the phone told me, "Well, you have your next appt. with the cpap machine scheduled." She wondered why I was calling! I told her I expected to discuss this with the doctor more, and then I said I remembered in the beginng someone telling me after the two sleep tests were done I would talk to the doctor about the results. The lady on the phone says, "The meeting with the doctor is after 3 months of being on the CPAP machine to see how your doing. We will order the machine for use after your second sleep study." Yeah, i'm pretty upset. They want to put me on and order the frickin' machine immediately. From what the letter says I only have mild sleep apnea. I don't want a machine to be on me all night I would live my life feeling like I was 80 everyday! I'll ask the doctor about this device you showed me so maybe I can get one. It sounds much better
Aleesa: Did you say one time that you had a sleep test done? I can't remember! I had one last night. It was horrible! I just wanted someone to share the known horribleness of it all. I felt like a robot in tons of wires! I don't know how they expect someone to sleep like they normally would in one of these tests.
Duelist Caitlin The one at the hospital? or the one at home?
Yeah, I cant sleep on my back at all, and I cant sleep when i feel weird, or when I have chest pains.
So i slept like.. for 20 mins :z
Yeah, I cant sleep on my back at all, and I cant sleep when i feel weird, or when I have chest pains.
So i slept like.. for 20 mins :z
Aleesa I"m not sure what one. I can't remember I'm sorry! I had one at a sleep clinic today. It was like a doctor's office. They told me to sleep on my back for a bit like an hour before I was suppose to be done with the test, and I just layed there. I couldn't sleep on my back either. I hope they don't find anything But, i'm sure they probably will. I've been having weird stuff happen in my sleep. And I feel incredibly tired all of a sudden in the evenings sometimes. So badly that I almost feel weird from being so tired.
Duelist Caitlin To have "Apneas" when sleeping (Ie: Stop breathing) is 100% normal. (Look it up!)
But doctors these days like to exaggerate what is normal and what can hurt you. >_>
Unless you are waking up late at night gasping for breathe, I wouldn't worry about getting a stupid cpap machine.
Cuz you got to wear that giant mask or the thing that sticks up your nose.... and there's cold air blowing in your face at all times from the mask's vent....
And you got a giant tube attached to you at all time, so if you toss and turn, or face any direction but "Away from the bed" you're out of luck.
Oyeah, and it's expensive. Like 6000$ expensive (Without insurance)
I dont want to discourage you, but don't let them persuade you "so easily", that you have it "SO BAD" when you really don't.
Ive talked to a bunch of people, and like 90% of everyone that is "DIAGNOSED" doesn't sleep with the machine on, cuz it does more harm than good.
My doctor is all "OH MAN YOU R TEH KILLING YOURSELFS BY NOT WEARING IT, CUZ YOU ARE SLEEPINZ BUT NOT RESTINZ"
And my response? "With it on, im not sleeping OR resting, im laying there with cold air blasting in my face and i'm pissed off because I NEED A NAP, but i CANT SLEEP."
XD
Even sleeping pills didnt work. I woke up a couple hours later, and ripped it off in rage.
I had to wear a monitor with an SD card in it... when I did it, and they dont give you the program that shows the data of how many "APneas" you have.
I got the program separately... and during the couple hours i did sleep, was only like 1-2 apneas. so ONCE PER HOUR. Not the "OMG YOU STOP BREATHING 30 TIMES PER MINUTE" Like they were telling me.
</rant over> XD
But doctors these days like to exaggerate what is normal and what can hurt you. >_>
Unless you are waking up late at night gasping for breathe, I wouldn't worry about getting a stupid cpap machine.
Cuz you got to wear that giant mask or the thing that sticks up your nose.... and there's cold air blowing in your face at all times from the mask's vent....
And you got a giant tube attached to you at all time, so if you toss and turn, or face any direction but "Away from the bed" you're out of luck.
Oyeah, and it's expensive. Like 6000$ expensive (Without insurance)
I dont want to discourage you, but don't let them persuade you "so easily", that you have it "SO BAD" when you really don't.
Ive talked to a bunch of people, and like 90% of everyone that is "DIAGNOSED" doesn't sleep with the machine on, cuz it does more harm than good.
My doctor is all "OH MAN YOU R TEH KILLING YOURSELFS BY NOT WEARING IT, CUZ YOU ARE SLEEPINZ BUT NOT RESTINZ"
And my response? "With it on, im not sleeping OR resting, im laying there with cold air blasting in my face and i'm pissed off because I NEED A NAP, but i CANT SLEEP."
XD
Even sleeping pills didnt work. I woke up a couple hours later, and ripped it off in rage.
I had to wear a monitor with an SD card in it... when I did it, and they dont give you the program that shows the data of how many "APneas" you have.
I got the program separately... and during the couple hours i did sleep, was only like 1-2 apneas. so ONCE PER HOUR. Not the "OMG YOU STOP BREATHING 30 TIMES PER MINUTE" Like they were telling me.
</rant over> XD
Aleesa Whew! That was a lot of info! lol I would agree. I don't want to wear a mask/machine, especially at my age. I alo would agree that maybe they might exaggerate my problems; we'll see what they come back with. I just wonder if they might come back with anything other than sleep apnea. They tested for a whole host of things I guess. I think my insurance would cover the machine, but I don't think I would want it! I'll keep you updated Duelist Caitlin Ok - gooooooooooooood luck There's also something you can wear, thats similar to a mouth guard that helps hold your jaw "Up" and helps keep it open. THey dont tell you about that, cuz it's realy cheap (like $3)
I got one, but havent tried it out. Might be worth lookin into.
http://www.mountnittany.org/articles/healthsheets/5112
I got one, but havent tried it out. Might be worth lookin into.
http://www.mountnittany.org/articles/healthsheets/5112
www.mountnittany.org
Back to Life & HealthHealthsheet| Published February 16, 2009Mouthpieces
Aleesa Thanks! Good to know I'm a little upset with them right now. They are doing exactly what you said they would do.....push the machine. They only gave me a letter, and I called there asking to talk to someone about the results more. The lady on the phone told me, "Well, you have your next appt. with the cpap machine scheduled." She wondered why I was calling! I told her I expected to discuss this with the doctor more, and then I said I remembered in the beginng someone telling me after the two sleep tests were done I would talk to the doctor about the results. The lady on the phone says, "The meeting with the doctor is after 3 months of being on the CPAP machine to see how your doing. We will order the machine for use after your second sleep study." Yeah, i'm pretty upset. They want to put me on and order the frickin' machine immediately. From what the letter says I only have mild sleep apnea. I don't want a machine to be on me all night I would live my life feeling like I was 80 everyday! I'll ask the doctor about this device you showed me so maybe I can get one. It sounds much better
