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.
I just saw a pulmonologist for the first time. My PCP felt that someone with experience with sleep apnea would be better for me then him. I had to mail in the card from the machine to make sure I'm using the CPAP machine every night. Plus I had to wear an oximeter one night. I've been waiting for a call back with results. The doc felt that he could help me once he knew what was going on. I had to swear that I don't use oxygen during the day or at night.
So today I get called by the nurse from the pulmonologist's office telling me to stop using oxygen at night. WHAT? It was written down in so many places that I don't use oxygen. So I told the nurse that I'm not using oxygen at night and she said "Oh good you stopped". WHAT? Do they know who they are talking to? I hung up so upset.
Sorry if my rambling is confusing. I'm confused. Too many doctors and none of them really know who I am. Except of course the PCP.
So today I get called by the nurse from the pulmonologist's office telling me to stop using oxygen at night. WHAT? It was written down in so many places that I don't use oxygen. So I told the nurse that I'm not using oxygen at night and she said "Oh good you stopped". WHAT? Do they know who they are talking to? I hung up so upset.
Sorry if my rambling is confusing. I'm confused. Too many doctors and none of them really know who I am. Except of course the PCP.
Perhaps you should call back and ask to speak with a nurse instead of the secretary. You do not want your records showing oxygen usage especially if this physician shares the information with other members of your medical team.
Just start the conversation like, "I received a call from the secretary in the office and she didn't seem to hear me correctly and I want to ensure my medical records are correct." Then proceed to stress that you have NEVER utilized oxygen therapy and ask if the nurse would kindly straighten this out in your medical records.
Be well,
TheWino