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Replies to "Hello again John. How are you tested for sleep apnea ? Do you have to be..."
Hello John !!
First of all I have to tell you what a wonderful human being you are. I’ve seen you responding and spreading the knowledge you have with all of us .
I will definitely ask my doctor if I can be tested for sleep apnea. I do have many issues with it, ether waking up breathless or numb or completely drenched with sweet. Hopefully that can help with longer and more restful nights .
Thank you so much again for the info !!
Best wishes !!
Thank you for the kind words @marinelastef ! Hoping you find some answers for longer and more restful nights.
John
Hi @marinelastef, I had two different tests. The first one I had was the at home overnight study and the second one I had to stay overnight at Mayo Clinic - which could also be done at a hospital, etc. The second test was more thorough with more probes hooked to you to measure your breathing, heart, leg movement and more. Really interesting test and revealed a lot more than the simple home test.
Mayo Clinic Patient Video - Home Overnight Oximetry
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-education-videos/overnight-oximetry
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Diagnosis and Treatment
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnea/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352095
The treatment if you have obstructive sleep apnea is usually a CPAP machine to help with the breathing. I've been using one for 7 days now and I'm still getting used to it but I think it's helping.
I would talk to your doctor and discuss the possibility of having sleep apnea. If you do have it, the great news is that it is treatable.
Would love to hear back if you are tested and what the outcome is.
Thank you!
John