Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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Anne8 02/18/2013

I am really excited that my husband's test for sleep apnea is for next week! Unfortunately, it is at 3 in the afternoon, which makes me worry that he might not be able to sleep enough for them to be able to test him properly.
Any advice? (Like, should we try to cut back on his sleep the night before etc so he is able to sleep at 3 pm?) He does randomly doze off several times during the day, but I am concerned about the artificial context of being in the hospital.

Tez62 02/18/2013

Anne8, not sure why it would be at that time, it really should replicate a normal nights sleep, the minimum number of hours is about 4 but the more the better, most people go in after dinner and come out the next morning. He should do everything the same as normal including meds if he takes any.

Anne8 02/19/2013

Yes, it is pretty ridiculous that it is during the day. But I suppose he does randomly fall asleep during the day anyway, so I imagine it won't be so hard for him to sleep.
Oh, and actually we just realised that we read the appointment wrong, it is in a month and a week.

Tez62 02/19/2013

It's interesting, daytime sleep studies are normally associated with narcolepsy which is another sleep disorder, where people fall asleep during the day.

harry3333 02/20/2013

daytime sleep studies are usually for narcolepsy as mentioned, Ive always taken a big dose of valium for all my sleep studys

Anne8 02/23/2013

OK, call me a dork, but maybe I am wrong, and it is not quite the sleep test yet. I was talking to a friend, and SHE thinks it is just a preliminary interview with a specialist. That AFTER THAT, if they think it is warranted he will get his test maybe?
I guess I was just being overly hopeful. . . my hubby has been affected with this for a long time, and I think it has really affected his personality & interaction with us (his family). And we all just 'want him back' as soon as possible!

Tez62 02/23/2013

Anne8 your not a dork this is all new, I would be surprised if he even has to sleep they can normally tell from an examination and symptoms, I suggest you read the previous post by Kesmit, is sounds similar to your husband and what effect it has. The good thing is he can get his life back, it won't happen overnight but it will happen with the correct attitude.

harry3333 03/23/2013

to anne
you can help by tape recording husband when asleep, snoring, gasping, etc and take to play to sleep doc

Liz1961 03/23/2013

Anne, I bet your friend is right and it is a preliminary visit first. They will want your husbands medical background and list of meds, if any, among other things. They'll want to know his blood pressure, is he diabetic, what his weight is, a general accounting of his sleeping (or lack of) habits now, just his general, over all health.

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