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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Snowvixen

I did. I have to wear a CPAP at night cause I have sleep apnea. Expect to HATE it at first, having all that on you feels like its sucking the air out of you. They adjust the machine as the night goes on to figure out your preference, and they make you fall asleep early to get enough information. Best of luck!

ButterRobot · 51-55, M

@Snowvixen Does it work for you ? I could never get used to it.

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

@Snowvixen Thanks, I appreciate it. I really don't think I have sleep apnea, but it's just they want to rule it out. If I do, well, I'm sure I'll adjust to it. Really appreciate the input, again thank you.

Sorry to hear about having to wear the CPAP. Wishing you the best.

Snowvixen

@ButterRobot I got used to it, I have been using it for a year now. My number was low enough luckily. @MrPerditus1 You are quite welcome! :D Its typical for them to do that, do you have snoring issues? That's the only why I ever went in cause my husband said I could wake the dead with my snoring. 😅 Its okay, it helps me not be so sleepy during the day now.

ButterRobot · 51-55, M

@Snowvixen i ended up getting surgery.

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

@Snowvixen I'm glad it helps and yes, I have had snoring issues for a long time, mostly due to some allergies, but it's never been that big an issue and a couple of my exes said it would only take giving me a nudge to get me to stop. Usually for the rest of the night.

Thanks so much for the input here. 🤗 I just hate going into something clueless and videos, as nice as they are, really aren't that informative. I'll keep looking though. Long night ahead.

Snowvixen

@MrPerditus1 You are so very welcome! 🤗 Yeah, they don't tell you much when making the appointment. I had to go to bed around 7:30 the night I had it done. I have never gotten to bed that early. 😂
You may have it then if you have had snoring, mine was bad as a teen but it got worse as I got older.So who knows there. Lol.

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

@Snowvixen My snoring WAS bad enough to keep me from getting a few jobs in the Army I wanted. Can't have someone out in the field of operations that can give everyone's position away because the sound like a chainsaw or so. LOL Oh well, probably did me a favor there. Wishing you the best.

Snowvixen

@MrPerditus1 Oh yeah definitely! I can see why. Best of luck! :D

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

@Snowvixen Thanks, you too. Take care. 🤗