Newbie asking for sleep apnea quiz!!!!!!

Hi Everyone, My name is Jennifer and I am new to this board. While reading some of the messages I noticed someone mentioned a link for taking a quiz to see if you may have sleep apnea or not. If anyone knows what this link may be could you please let me know. I think I may have sleep apnea but I want to have a little more information before I see my doctor. Thanks so much! Jennifer V.

Hi Jennifer, Here is a link that explains some of the symptoms and treatment for sleep apnea: http://www.medicinenet.com/sleep_apnea/article.htm It is not a survey as such but has good info. I have sleep apnea and am a nurse. I resisted my Dr's suggestion to be tested because according to my husband I don't really snore, but finally gave in and sure enough I had severe sleep apnea. Later my husband admitted that I kind of 'gasp'. So, there are many kinds of problems folks with sleep apnea can have. A sleep study is the best way to find out. Also, if you go under Google or another search engine and type in Sleep apnea you will find many, many sources about sleep apnea. Then you can go to your Doctor and discuss it with some knowledge behind you! Grace and Peace, Margie

Hi Margie, Thanks so much for the link. I really apreciate your help. Jennifer V.

I found this quizz off the sleepmedicine.com Web site: How sleepy are you? Take our test and find out. 1. Do you snore? 2. Are you sleepy during the day? 3. Do you wake with a dry throat or headache? 4. Do you wake with heartburn or an acid taste in your mouth? 5. Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? 6. Are you irritable or do you have difficulty concentrating? 7. Do you have high blood pressure or other heart problems? If you answered "yes" to 2 or more of these questions, you could have a sleep disorder. Please consult your family physician about your symptoms. Your doctor may need to refer you to an American Board of Sleep Medicine, certified sleep medicine specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Hi Chris, Thanks for the information I really appreciate it. Jennifer V.

I agree with the earlier post, your best bet is to talk with your physician. I have to use a c-pap and I don't snore. I have sleep apnea and am hypoxic when I sleep. My sister said I hold my breath and then let the air out. A sleep study is going to be the only way you can make sure it's sleep apnea.

Hi Jennifer, I am brand new to this board because my doctor just told me he thinks I have sleep apnea and has referred me for a sleep study. Anyways, I was reading through the posts here to try to get some info on sleep apnea and came across your post. This is a link to a sleep apnea quiz I found that may be helpful to you if you are still needing this info. http://www.sleephelpusa.com/quiz.phtml Take care, Tammy