Narcolepsy Support Group
A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a disorder in the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Some sleep disorders can interfere with mental and emotional function. If you are having trouble falling asleep or having some other kind of sleep disturbance, this group is for you.
Has anyone heard of this? or anyone had it done?
It sounds painful, but much quicker than a sleep study.
It sounds painful, but much quicker than a sleep study.
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no I havent experienced that, what will the results show and how acurute are they?
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I dont know. My hubby works in the medical field, and said that test is a last resort. He said anything in the spine is risky for paralysis and such.
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I just read about it the other day, it talks about the spinal fluid to see how much hypocritin you actually have. I myself would not be comfortable letting anyone do a spinal tap on me.
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No, but I am real interested to find out whatever i can.
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I had a lumbar puncture (spinal fluid test) in 1995 and it is not a pleasant thing to go through at all, it hurts a lot and there can be risks associated with it so yes, it is a last resort. Trust me guys, you would rather have ten sleep studies than go through that.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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