Overnight Sleep Study Questions

I also slept very well the night of my sleep study, probably because me Dr told me to increase my Trazodone and I was so tired after getting hooked up to everything. Then I wore an actigraphy watch for 3 weeks. Although I slept poorly and tossed and turned every night, the sleep Dr said the watch showed I was sleeping "more than I thought I was". Well, I know when I'm not sleeping when I'm looking at the clock every hour and am still awake! I didn't have restless legs or sleep apnea, so didn't get any benefit from the sleep study.

No. I think Resmed A-10 or A-11 with SD Card used in conjunction with OSCAR free open source program you download to analyze your data to fine tune your machine is the #1 way to go. Also visit http://www.apneaboard.com to learn everything you ever want to learn about sleep apnea treatment and machines. I've used the site many times and view the nights data #and type of apneas, flow limits, etc. Small example of this morning data.
ResMed
AirSense 10 AutoSet
PAP Mode: APAP
Min 14.8 Max 20.0 (cmH2O)

Hours used
5/28/2023
21:21:31
06:53:32
09:32:01
AHI 0.86
Cheyne Stokes Respiration
0.00%
Large Leak
0.18%
Clear Airway 6
0.63
Obstructive 1
0.10
Unclassified Apnea
0.00
Hypopnea
0.10
RERA
0.00

Statistics
Channel
Min
Med
95%
99.5%
Pressure
14.80
14.88
15.40
16.04
EPAP
11.80
11.88
12.40
13.04
Minute Vent.
1.50
7.25
10.13
18.88
Resp. Rate
4.20
14.40
19.00
25.00
Flow Limit.
0.00
0.00
0.07 KEEP UNDER 1.0
0.22
Leak Rate
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.00
Snore
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Insp. Time
0.14
2.24
3.00
3.84
Exp. Time
0.04
1.80
2.32
2.98
Tidal Volume
60.00
500.00
760.00
1189.29

Total time in apnea
00:01:50
Time over leak redline
0.181%
Hope this helps .

It seems that nowadays--is it just me--that medical related things get messed up more often than not. Following my Sleep Study, I had a follow-up appointment with the Sleep doc, who ordered a CPAP device. The company that provides the devices called me to let me know that the order that came in was for supplies (hose, mask, etc.) but not for CPAP. Had to call the office and put on long hold before talking with anyone. Hopefully this is sorted out so I can give a fair trial to CPAP.

@tim1028
You are so right. I find that is the case all over the place. It’s sad that we have to remind, redo, return because of carelessness.
When you are not feel well, you sure don’t want to be on hold for an hour listening to scratchy music!

SusanEllen66--I usually try to use the message function on my electronic record, but that was not available because some system glitch or user error eliminated my record. My doc had to reconstruct his notes from my visit. After each visit that requires follow-up he cheerily informs me that I don't need to do anything, that they'll call me. The VA does better with my war disability related visits.

Resmed also has free reports in place. It's called myAir on there website.

Have my air also, very limited with clinical info. More like a toy.

@tim1028 Hi Tim, I did the sleep study. My diagnosis is idiopathic hypersomnia.
IH is basically a a neurological condition with unknown causes that makes someone over tired. Sleep, no matter how much you get is not restorative.
Treatment appears to be medication.
I go to my neurologist on the 30th for treatment plan.

Thanks for your follow-up post, SusanEllen. One of the frustrations of this wonderful Mayo Connect forum(s) is that many folks don't post follow-ups so we are left wondering how they're doing.

I haven't heard of idiopathic hypersomnia, but I'm happy to read in your post that a treatment medication may help. All the best on that. Let us know after your appointment on the 30th how that goes for you.

Regarding my progress, I got fitted with a CPAP mask yesterday, and was instructed how to set up my machine and wear the mask. Last night went well for a first night. I woke up more than usual because of the newness of wearing a mask, but otherwise got a decent night's sleep, with incidents of apnea less than 5 per hour, which is where they want it.

@tim1028 I am happy to hear you are on the right track! That’s great news.

I’m not very hopeful about meditation for me. The medicines that they give you keep you awake during the day but I’m wondering what happens if it’s too strong and you end up staying awake all night too!
Unfortunately, I have a lot of problems with medication. My body is very sensitive and even Tylenol makes me sleepy, so I have to be really careful with what I take.

Will see, just another adventure! Have a great week