Question:
This type of sleep study for sleep apnea...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had this type of sleep study for sleep apnea. Tomorrow evening I'm to go to the hospital and get all hooked up with electrodes in I think she said 5 different places on my body. Then I'm to bring a machine home, hook myself to it, and sleep while it records. Has anyone had this type of sleep study done for sleep apnea? Thanks, Joy    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on May 23, 2001)

May 23, 2001
I have heard of that being done.. or you can have the wires hooked up and have to sleep over night at the center.. i'd prefer to sleep at home. I was wired all over.. it was wild.. on my face, hair, chest legs, hands etc.. Anyway good luck.
   — Dawn R.

May 23, 2001
I have had both studies done. The "at home" study was done first to see if I did in fact have sleep apnea. When it showed that I did, I had to go to the hospital and get the full treatment so they could titrate the CPAP (Constant Positive Air Pressure) to he level I needed. I am not sure why they are doing yours the opposite way, unless it is to insure that you are doing ok with the CPAP. Hope that helps.
   — Helen C.

May 23, 2001
Thanks ladies...the docs are trying to find out whether I have sleep apnea or not. So this now makes sense that they would do this "home study" first instead of the full-blown study at the sleep lab. Hugs, Joy
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 23, 2001
I had this kind of at home sleep study done about two years ago. The only difference is that the tech came to my house to hook me up an I returned the equipment in the morning. I really liked the fact that I could stay in my own bed. Once it was determined that I did indeed have sleep apnea, then I spent the night at the sleep center for the titration of my CPAP machine. I've slept like a baby ever since!
   — Pamela B.