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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bijouxbroussard · F

They put electrodes on different parts of your body, you get into the bed they provide and you go to sleep while they monitor your patterns from another room, usually for several hours. Then they wake you and let you know the results. At that point they generally prescribe a CPAP machine, which takes a bit of getting used to but helps a lot.

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

@bijouxbroussard Thanks so much. Actually just finished the test. Was doing it at home. Not much sleep tonight, but then I rarely get more then 4 hours, got 3 this time.

bijouxbroussard · F

@MrPerditus1 When you get your machine you will see such a difference.

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

@bijouxbroussard When? I'm hoping I don't have to have one. I mean, yeah, if I have to get one alright, but I'm still hoping I don't need it. :D

bijouxbroussard · F

@MrPerditus1 If you’re only getting three hours sleep a night your doctor will want to do something.

MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M

@bijouxbroussard I mean it could be because of that but I wake a lot due to intense migraines, but they do say that migraines could be affected by sleep apnea as well. I just know I never got a migraine till my head injury. But, I'm willing to try anything that will help lessen them in any way.