Introduction To The Sleep Lab: Sleep Apnea Diagnosis

This video is to help people understand the process that one typically goes through to get diagnosed with sleep apnea and also to find the pressure setting ideal for that patient. If you have questions, you can contact our CPAP experts at www.CPAP.com or by calling 1-800-356-5221.

[@shaman683]

I had my sleep study last night, and I didn't slep a wink because of all those @%&* wires all over me! Drove home and slept 6 hours straight!

[@frk1980]

"You may be in the dark, but you are not unseen...."

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[@misspinkpunkykat]

Comfortable? None of the sensors are painful or difficult to wear? Bullshit! I have SEVERE sensory integration disorder and I couldn't tolerate all that stuff on me, let alone fall asleep in it.

[@leokimvideo]

@XxCloooooxX well if you have sleep apnea usually your so tired you can sleep with all the crap sleep centers put on you, I found the 3 cameras to me the most intrusive thing.

[@AnimaSola3o4]

Thank you for this video!! I most likely have sleep apnea but have been so apprehensive about the sleep study that i have been putting it off for a very long time. I think I'll call on monday and set it up.

[@TruthAboveAll08]

I'm heading in for my sleep study next week. I've been reading many of the comments on here with great interest. The various attitudes are astounding. Sleep apnea is absolutely nothing to mess with. If you have it, you need to find it out. I'm discovering that many health issues I've had may have been either caused or worsened by sleep apnea. I have most of the symptoms, yet I would never have put it together. My doctor may have literally saved my life. Don't want cpap, but will adjust to live.

[@Beauty-cd1vo]

What if you don't sleep on your back. ?

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[@kimdavis4444]

I have a test this evening. I am familiar with the process, because my husband has sleep apnea, but I am still rather nervous about being able to fall asleep in a facility.

[@baf7363]

ugh.. I have this test scheduled for next week - I sleep on my side and back and was told I would need to fall asleep on my back .. wish me luck :(

[@bebebutterfield1]

I am about to embark on this adventure. I need a half drunk, yet somehow talky husband. I need a cover burrowing, grumpy weeny dog. I need a pillow stealing tomcat. I need 4 pillows, one between my knees, 2 under my head and one titty pillow. I demand a titty pillow damn it! Think they will kick me out the first night?

[@Revbone450]

Ugh, I just had a sleep study last night and didn't sleep one wink

[@leftwingwacko]

Also, I think the tech will probably let you try a CPAP machine before you go to sleep in case they find you have Sleep Apnea. I was relieved the Tech let me try it for about 5 minutes before I went to sleep so I knew what to expect if he woke me in the middle of the night to wear it. I actually kind of enjoyed being able to breath and sleep for once at night. The tech said he was sure I have Sleep Apnea but the DR must be the one to make the final decision.

[@Thebibs]

CPAP is the best thing ever

[@FrancescaNilmini]

I'm waiting for the hospital to get back to me about when I should do this test.. my worry is, what if I won't fall asleep? will they give me another test or dismiss it as insomnia? I can't deal with the stress and frustration anymore.. I really want to fix this issue.

[@anaalinaama]

My late father had severe sleep apnea and sometimes when he woke up he experienced some kind of temporary memory loss in which he would not remember his family. It usually took him a good ten minutes of looking at the calendar and making breakfast until he gained his memory back. Just out of interest - does anyone here have this kind of experiences? There's apparently some connection between apnea and for example Alzheimer's but I couldn't find anything similar.

[@jaimie00]

+anaalinaama There is a connection between sleep deprivation and neurodegenerative diseases. Sleep apnea is a cause of sleep deprivation.

[@andreafarkas6684]

I have a sleep test tonight; glad there are videos like this to help give people a general idea of what will happen.

[@rara200284]

Are you allowed to take a sleeping pill? I have trouble sleeping in new places.

[@andreafarkas6684]

I'm not sure, I never asked. Maybe call them ahead and find out just in case :) btw ear plugs may be a good idea. The place I went to was SOOO noisy. Good luck!

[@leftwingwacko]

I woke up several times Friday and Saturday night but only once last night. I am finally getting used to the CPAP. I have felt really alert the last few days and finally have enough energy to start a diet and exercise. I think this will be a life changeing experiance for me.

[@tinagallagher9803]

Iv waited over 2 years for results i did at home test from hospital now i get a phone call this week at home. Im so tired and fall asleep at work and can sleep for 17 hours and still bloody tired 😫

[@gracefulangels]

Today I saw a sleep study specialist. He told me similarly what this video has stated. I find it difficult to sleep at the best of times, let alone 'knowing' I am being monitored! Having said that, I am willing to go through it all in few weeks. I can't live like a zombie anymore....always tired.....always hearing myself snore, always scaring the cat and the dog....poor things, need a quiet place to sleep! LOL!

[@1owlcity]

I had one a week ago, very nice people I felt right at home, they had tv, and even an adjustable bed. They still didn't prescribe me anything yet so I'm really stressed

[@howtostopsnoring100]

To help you prevent snoring you should change the position in which you sleep. When you sleep on your back it is said to cause people to snore. So switching positions can reduce or eliminate snoring. Instead of sleeping on your back, try sleeping on your side or stomach to prevent you from snoring.

[@uwem1990]

you cant even sleep sidewards lol that is more like sleep struggle

[@cherienugent9587]

I go in next week for a sleep test. We will see how it goes

[@Dreamhelmet]

I have a CPAP and adapted to it immediately. The improved sleep is a game changer! This patented invention works well with CPAP nasal pillow masks and keep the straps from shifting.

[@SeanSudolD]

A refresher course. I've been on a few sleep studies already and gained a CPAP because of it. I have to go for another one on Saturday.

[@kites9]

I have to get one of these soon. I'm so scared... O_o

[@valeriemilano2530]

A little daunting. They weren't there for me to park my car and it was late. Knocked on the building door, which was locked, and luckily someone let me in that was working late on the first floor. I sat there and continued calling the office with only answering system. Finally about 15 minutes later someone called me and came down to get me. Not the most friendly either. Go up and he shows me my room with no tv, like the video says. Asked if I need the facilities and of course I needed to brush my teeth and change into my nightwear. duh. Came back and he said he didn't think the computer was working so give him a bit. I did and it finally worked and he hooked me up then asked if I had filled out the paperwork which was never sent to me. Since I hadn't I sat there in my PJ's and barefoot. He started placing all the glue and electrodes on. I laid in my temp bed. He said if I had to use the facilities in the middle of the night, just sit up and he would come in to unplug me. I couldn't move being afraid the electrodes. from my head to my knees, would fall off. Since I am use to falling asleep to TV I finally drifted off. Waking at 4am, as usual, feeling the urge, sat up and he came right in. Walking thru the halls like a zombie I laid back down and told him a few had come off to which he replied, don't worry your study is almost over. Fell back to sleep, again not being able to turn on my side as I usually sleep. Was woken at 6am, unplugged, but with lots of glue in my hair and body, went home and showered. Now for results.

[@mbankat]

Know your insurance coverage/DME/referrals/deductibles. BUY DIRECT local or online DME suppliers. They can and will provide service, support & replacement parts. Let the Sleep Center provide your doctor/physician, they STILL CAN read your equipment & get the data needed. Make CERTAIN you can use products from different manufacturers. A CPAP machine from ResMed, mask / headgear from Resprionics - or whatever combination fits YOU best. Not what is best for their bottom line and their convenience.

[@raztis1]

my doctor tells me i need a sleep study extremely bad, he thinks i have sleep apnea, RLS, and something else about psychiatric issues but because i dont have insurance i cant afford it. i cant go to sleep unless im in boxers, i have to sleep on my stomach then put pillows under my head until im streched back so far it hurts, and then i kick and shake and wake up like 3-5 times a night, have constant nightmares, and wake up often with arms or legs asleep. YAY american healthcare..

[@twitchster77]

I don't think I'm going to be able to fall asleep at a lab :( I really don't. Can they give me some kind of medication to help put me to sleep first? I have a hell of a hard time falling asleep with anyone else awake around me (or even in the same house). . .let alone someone watching me. :( /nervous.

[@hugomena8797]

Sorry ,but Dr. prescbibe me I got very sicl of cough was shocking. so go with Dr. say lewer , but still same got sick again.

[@leftwingwacko]

I took one because I'm the nervous type in strange new environments . Tonight is my first night home with the CPAP machine. I was diagnosed with severe sleep Apnea. 3,500 dollars for the damn thing(i have to pay 10% of it). I hope it will make be feel better because I have felt exhausted and sick for the past few years.

[@leftwingwacko]

I went last night, I recommend you to contact your Doctor and ask for a 10Mg Ambien just in caseyou can't fall asleep. I fell asleep in less than 15 minutes at 9:30 pm. The Tech woke me up 1:30AM and put the CPAP on me and than I woke up at 5:00AM an was free to go. I will goback to buy a Machine later this Week after thr DR. reads my results.

[@robio17]

Your doctor recommended a sleep study because when you do it, his or her company make $800-$2000 dollars. That is why. Your doctor does not give a shit about your sleep.

[@jbelden36]

I slept at my sleep study even though I studied all night. When I got to page 2 of the book it was lights out.

[@roadblocksroadblocks2039]

I have to have a sleep study done to see if I need one of those mask that you wear everynight before you go to bed bc if will help me sleep better bc I never get any sleep during the night bc I snore

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[@uwem1990]

@vicgaudreau hahaha i have 2 do a sleep study and OMG i dont think i will fall asleep either with all that stuff on me lol

[@GH4L]

how expensive exactly is this treatment or can this service be provided with insurance?? pst

[@Canis138]

All of you people saying that you couldn't sleep because of this or that... you probably don't have very bad apnea. I'm so tired all the time i could sleep all day and not feel rested. If i put my head down at work, ill fall asleep... im exhausted.

[@alhdragon]

Seems like i have to go do this guess they don't realize that I just love to take a nap when i have zeor things to do boy do i wake up feelig good.

[@jaimie00]

This video might be more effective if you didn't block a full third of it with the stupid annotation ad. I know how to turn it off, but a lot of people don't. It's obnoxious.

[@kzookid2051]

Helpful info to know ahead of time. The piano is distracting, though.

[@TheMoonIsRed]

hi, where would i start for entering a career in sleep tech, etc? I dont know much about this area of study, just wanted some advise on someone that might know this area well, thanks

[@kimberlyhaa1021]

hi, do u have to use any i.vs or such as, an is it easy to sleep... because i may have to get thhis done.. an im scared

[@angelbaby16a]

i have a sleep study in 2 weeks..i am nevous about this..i hate sleeping in strange places

[@kenjihg]

I don't think I could ever fall asleep with all those things on me.

[@nurbina100]

I have an interview for receptionist at a sleep lab, what do ya look for in a receptionist in this field?

[@loveja1]

Thank you for posting this

[@maryannebrown5528]

I went too the sleep study but never fell asleep the wires were making it difficult too sleep and I always sleeping facing side and couldn't get too sleep on my back with feet out and cold so what's happens if you never slept

[@rupapadmawar1138]

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[@concordweightclinic]

watch this if you snore, going for sleep test, or a student of sleep medicine

[@Zacksleeps]

How did it go? I have one soon! I know that I won't be able to even fall asleep!

[@ForeverSunny3]

I'd always be sooo tired if I was a sleep tech.

[@valerlecole7094]

have to have sleep test can used my sleep machine

[@valerlecole7094]

have to have sleep test can used my sleep machine

[@shootinglegend12]

I have one i about 5 hours am im nervous

[@bksleep]

Very good video!!

[@christinalajoie6109]

Did you look at Oral Appliance Therapy?

[@VitalHealthProducts]

Bingo ! $ 2000,-- next suffer please....

[@noraann2130]

What if you have to go potty?

[@Priestvain]

My daddy has sleep apnea.

[@alexandriabrent3168]

do you have to be there alone?

[@frankeysstud]

scheduled for a test also....

[@cUrsEddoLL18]

very informative indeed,..

[@valeriemilano2530]

This really helped to relax me about the test before I head out to have my overnite study done.

[@alexandriabrent3168]

how did it go?

[@lilliehall3641]

Lillie Hall, yes Valerie I have also experienced that same behavior. Many times I can be talking to some and I forget what I wanted to say. But it comes back to later. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sarahpurple12]

Is there a certain age range for this? I'm 14 in 2 months, and my sleeping is horrible. I can barely walk a few paces without being out of breath. I take hours to fall asleep, and wake up only a few hours later, then I rarely fall asleep again. I feel tired when I wake up, and my energy levels go downhill rapidly. I want to go to bed by 5 or 6 in the afternoon, go bed at 9-10 (medicinal reasons), fall asleep hours later. I tend to wake up between 4 and 6 in the morning. Occasionally earlier.

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[@Anon_E_Muss]

I'm not looking forward to wearing one of these cpaps but if it improves my sleep and oxygen intake, I don't care how un sexy they are