Sleep Test

Hello to all!

I went for my first visit with Dr Gurta and scheduled my sleep tests, the first one on Saturday night.  Do these doctors tell EVERYONE that they have sleep anemia right off the bat - before the testing or is this like a warning to what could happen? 

Your experiences are gladly appreciated.....

Thanks!

Hello,

A good question that I've often asked myself! 

80% of overweight people have sleep apnea.  I think that with the physical exam they can pretty much diagnose the apnea.  Heck, I went in there & told them my husband has it as he stops breathing while sleeping.  The tests not only help confirm/debunk the diagnosis, but tell what to do about it (the level of apnea you have & how to treat it).

Yes I am going to the Johnston lab! 

I have problems falling asleep, so I don't know how this is going to work, but I will give it a try.  My fiancee wants to come along and stay w/me until I fall asleep - I find it easier to fall asleep when he is around for some reason - I guess he takes the place of a teddy bear!

Does that machine make alot of noise?