Anyone Ever Have To Do The Sleep Apnea Test?

Tomorrow morning, I'm being taken down to the VA Hospital to pick up one of those machines that tests you for sleep apnea. Just another test to get out of the way while the figure out what medicinal cocktail they are going to try on me this time for all that's messed up with me. Ha, good luck with that one.

Just wondering what to expect, I've never done it before and it doesn't sound too hard or bad, just an overnight thing, but because I can't go in to get it, it'll be brought out to the front when I get there, I don't get much one on one instructions. But my sleep habits suck. I sleep for a couple of hours and wake for a few, then sleep again when I can. This isn't because of breathing issues, but from migraines waking me.

Any info on this would be appreciated, if not, I'll find some somewhere.

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goldenorchid · 46-50, F

My dad got as far as having the machine but didn'tdo it because husband advised him not to do the test because if its positive you're not allowed to drive.

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

@goldenorchid Ouch, well I'm not allowed to drive anyway, any more. Head trauma, migraines and seizures are not a good combo with heavy moving machinery. :) Thank you so much for this though it is good to know. 🙂

bijouxbroussard · F

@goldenorchid It must be different where you are. My father tested, was given a CPAP machine which he uses faithfully, and his driver’s license was renewed with no problem.

goldenorchid · 46-50, F

@bijouxbroussard we're in the UK, in the interests of accuracy I've just checked, it all depends on the severity and type of sleep apnea, obviously my husband was wrong.