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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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MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M
Sorry it's taken me this long to update this, but wanted to let anyone know how it went...

I got the equipment, set it up and went to sleep. Didn't sleep long, about 2-3 hours. Took the kit back to the hospital and that was stressful enough. lol

Got the news the next day. I stopped breathing 115 times an hour for up to 12 seconds each time. Apparently, that's what they like to call "extreme".

I now have my CPAP, using it as often as I can, not using it when allergies are really bad and still waiting to see when the change will happen, but I do know that it takes time and won't happen overnight.

Thank you to all that had answered my question and the support and info you gave me. Thanks again. 🤗