ckc27
02-09-2009, 01:57 AM
Thought I might first try one of the mouthpieces that push the lower jaw forward before undergoing an expensive sleep study. Manually pushing the jaw forward does seem to open the back of the throat. Thanks, Chris
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bethsheba
02-09-2009, 04:36 PM
It would depend on what kinds of sleep problems you are having...they help some people with obstructive sleep apnea.
Many people are under the misconception that one has to undergo an expensive sleep study...this is simple that, a misconception.
Before I was diagnosed with multiple sleep disorders, I saw my OBGYN, and requested a referral to a board certified sleep specialist (based on the info gathered from the self tests that I took). My OBGYN, the opened minded 80 yr old that he was, gave me the referral (this was at the time I had my annual physical).
I made an appt to see the board certified sleep specialist, but BEFORE my appointment, I had to complete an 11 page questionaire about my health and my habits/routines. This was submitted before my one on one consult. At the time of my consult, my sleep specialist examined my ears, nose, throat, and listened to my lungs...he reviewed the medical history that my OBGYN had sent over. Based on all of this info, he determined a sleep study was warranted! In some cases, it is not.
If I had "simply" tried a mouthpiece, it may have addressed my obstructive sleep apnea (because in some cases, it does)...but my central sleep apnea and my periodic limb movements would have remained undiagnosed, and untreated....resulting in chronic problems.
Sleep studies are wonderful tools, but they reveal much, much more than you would think about your health.
Advice, if your asking? See a sleep specialist...let them determine whether or not you need to have a study done. Believe me when I say you'll save a lot of money and heartache, in the long run.
Many people are under the misconception that one has to undergo an expensive sleep study...this is simple that, a misconception.
Before I was diagnosed with multiple sleep disorders, I saw my OBGYN, and requested a referral to a board certified sleep specialist (based on the info gathered from the self tests that I took). My OBGYN, the opened minded 80 yr old that he was, gave me the referral (this was at the time I had my annual physical).
I made an appt to see the board certified sleep specialist, but BEFORE my appointment, I had to complete an 11 page questionaire about my health and my habits/routines. This was submitted before my one on one consult. At the time of my consult, my sleep specialist examined my ears, nose, throat, and listened to my lungs...he reviewed the medical history that my OBGYN had sent over. Based on all of this info, he determined a sleep study was warranted! In some cases, it is not.
If I had "simply" tried a mouthpiece, it may have addressed my obstructive sleep apnea (because in some cases, it does)...but my central sleep apnea and my periodic limb movements would have remained undiagnosed, and untreated....resulting in chronic problems.
Sleep studies are wonderful tools, but they reveal much, much more than you would think about your health.
Advice, if your asking? See a sleep specialist...let them determine whether or not you need to have a study done. Believe me when I say you'll save a lot of money and heartache, in the long run.
ckc27
02-10-2009, 11:36 PM
Thanks Bethsheba, Your post makes sense. I'll look into seeing a sleep specialist. Chris
bethsheba
02-10-2009, 11:59 PM
Ckc,
Good luck...you should sleep better knowing that you'll be seeking a "cure" for your problem, and not just putting a band aid on it.
Many zzzzzz's to you.
Bethsheba
Good luck...you should sleep better knowing that you'll be seeking a "cure" for your problem, and not just putting a band aid on it.
Many zzzzzz's to you.
Bethsheba