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sleep study - well, that sucked...
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Did a sleep study last night. Compared to the one I did 15 years ago, it really sucked.
Dunno if it was the facility, the choice of equipment by the facility, or the people but I've not had a worse night of sleep since my old CPAP machine died and the circuits let the magical smoke out. I'm probably not even exaggerating when I say that I've had better rest sitting against a tree with a poncho wrapped around me during a heavy rainstorm while out hiking than I did last night.
No amenities at the facility - I've had better service and more options at a $40/night no-tell motel. I had to call and play the 20 questions game to find out if I'd be making coffee this morning over a small fire in the parking lot or if they at least had a k-cup machine to use. They intentionally block all wireless and cell signal (and while I have the skills to use an available ethernet jack and spoof MAC addresses and whatever else needed to connect some small minded administrative types consider that "hacking"), they do not allow electronic reading devices (but I could use my laptop? what BS is this?), etc. What made that bad was check in at 730, I was in the room at 735, and didn't see anyone else until almost 10.
On top of that, the equipment layout sucked - wires in both direction, had to ask to go to bathroom. No centralized wiring harness point, had to use a O2 nasal canula even though no O2 was flowing ("sorry, part of protocol"), the tech used enough tape to wrap a mummy, the way they attached the pulse oximeter caused my left radial nerve to go numb all night ("sorry, it has to attach that way"), etc.
Due to all of this, I really didn't go to sleep at all, was waking every 45 min or so, and will need to repeat the whole thing again.
Think I'll be calling some friends in the industry and see if the other facilities in town are set up similar. The one I had done 15 years ago used a sensible wiring harness (self service bathroom capabilities!), no tape, no nasal canula, offered snacks or dinner for those of us on a late schedule, woke me in the morning by delivering a cup of coffee, offered me a full breakfast, and provided a shower and towels....
Dunno if it was the facility, the choice of equipment by the facility, or the people but I've not had a worse night of sleep since my old CPAP machine died and the circuits let the magical smoke out. I'm probably not even exaggerating when I say that I've had better rest sitting against a tree with a poncho wrapped around me during a heavy rainstorm while out hiking than I did last night.
No amenities at the facility - I've had better service and more options at a $40/night no-tell motel. I had to call and play the 20 questions game to find out if I'd be making coffee this morning over a small fire in the parking lot or if they at least had a k-cup machine to use. They intentionally block all wireless and cell signal (and while I have the skills to use an available ethernet jack and spoof MAC addresses and whatever else needed to connect some small minded administrative types consider that "hacking"), they do not allow electronic reading devices (but I could use my laptop? what BS is this?), etc. What made that bad was check in at 730, I was in the room at 735, and didn't see anyone else until almost 10.
On top of that, the equipment layout sucked - wires in both direction, had to ask to go to bathroom. No centralized wiring harness point, had to use a O2 nasal canula even though no O2 was flowing ("sorry, part of protocol"), the tech used enough tape to wrap a mummy, the way they attached the pulse oximeter caused my left radial nerve to go numb all night ("sorry, it has to attach that way"), etc.
Due to all of this, I really didn't go to sleep at all, was waking every 45 min or so, and will need to repeat the whole thing again.
Think I'll be calling some friends in the industry and see if the other facilities in town are set up similar. The one I had done 15 years ago used a sensible wiring harness (self service bathroom capabilities!), no tape, no nasal canula, offered snacks or dinner for those of us on a late schedule, woke me in the morning by delivering a cup of coffee, offered me a full breakfast, and provided a shower and towels....
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The cost was about $3k - $3.2k per night. So my portion was around $300+ ea. Total of $600+. (Plus another $300 for the evaluation of data and the subsequent prescription.)
When Co- Workers asked me how it went, I described the ordeal as "miserable/horrible."
After purchasing my BPAP machine out of pocket, due to the loss of my job - I am finding that currently I can not use it due to the claustraphobic feelings of wearing a full face mask. I should be receiving in the next day or so a nose only set-up. I hope I can use it, but kind of doubt it will work for me due to my nose not working properly/mouth breather. I am somewhat desperate.
I hope things work out for you Sir.
You can for the initial one. The first one is more a needless formality in my opinion. "Yep, You've got a problem." The one where they decide what type of machine is apropriate and adjust the settings as needed overnight is In-House only.
If you have already been on and prescribed a CPAP/BPAP, I doubt you have to go through the first one anymore.
Proof positive that they need to sell you some medical devices and services.
NO SIR
I did a home sleep study and then went to the place that sold the breathing apparatus machines and picked out the one I wanted to try and bought it
Some people have more complicated issues and symptoms than you apparently had. I am glad for you.
I immediately had to go to (was prescribed a BPAP machine.) I stopped breathing (on average) 39 times per hour. Other Health issues as well factored in.
I am glad your issues are not as severe as some.
Holy cpap batman!
My VA doc says I should go for a sleep study. Sounds like it's more trouble than it's worth and also sounds like no matter what, they'll say I need some machine. No damn thanks.
Yeah sleep studies and CPAP and such are for breathing issues, not not being able to go to sleep and stay there.
Have you tried taking melatonin? I know quite a few folk who swear by it...
I would have been back home long before 10. Should have left them a note "I was here but you weren't"
That diagnosis is a little different than the norm.
I fall, within those diagnosed as/with such.
I am trying to find something I can tolerate on my face without freaking out.
Received my Phillips Respironics Dreamwear nasal mask, earlier today. Made all the adjustments, nasal cushion size adjustments/replacements in order to get a good fit. I believe I can tolerate this. I am hopeful. It is designed specifically for those with "Claustrophobia, Sleep on their side, or are Active Sleepers." (That is me.)
Even if I do not breath through my nose, (normal) it will force a positive pressure ever 10 seconds, if I do not try to take a breath through my nose. (Mouth breather, due to nose damage.)
Will be trying it tonight.
If this does not work for me, I am at a loss, and do not know how to proceed. Hopeful.
One of the first things I intend to explore when I qualify for VA care, (Jan 1st.) Is Nasal surgery to correct my badly deviated septum due to my nose being broken multiple times, (and not set properly) condition.
I use that. It takes a bit to get used to keeping your mouth shut. Give it a good chance, it takes time.
Interpretation: another way to extract money from a sucker.