Fixing to have sleep study, have questions please! - Sleep Disorders Message Board

tandycipps · 06-19-2008, 08:35 PM

Hi,
On June 30 I'm going in to have my first (of 2) sleep studies for sleep apnea.
What I want to know is where all do they stick the wires? I'm trying to decide what to wear to sleep in that will be the easiest with everything they are going to be hooking up to me.
I really dread it but I will just have to make the best of it.
Any help would so be appreciated!
Annie

TexMom85 · 06-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Hi Annie,

Don't worry, it's really not that bad! They stick those sticky pads on you, on your forehead, chest and legs, and then connect the wires to them. If you can wear like a two-piece shorts and loose shirt, that will work. Or even capri-length bottoms. 2 piece would definitely keep you covered, so I recommend jammies as opposed to a nightgown. That way, if you kick the blankets off, your posterior isn't exposed....because they are watching you while you sleep.

They are looking for your leg movements, your heart rate, and your brain wave activity. Since I have really bad insomnia, it took them two studies (since I didn't sleep much during the first one) to find out just how bad my apnea is....which is bad. But CPAP makes a huge difference and I'm glad I had the study done.

Good luck, try not to stress, and remember it will all be worth it in the long run.

Blessings,
TexMom

tandycipps · 06-20-2008, 09:45 AM

Thanks Tex!
That helps so much! Now I kind of know what to wear and what to expect.

Annie

TexMom85 · 06-20-2008, 03:58 PM

You're welcome! And be sure to let us know how it all works out!

Blessings,
Tex

sandi2932 · 06-20-2008, 04:24 PM

I had to have the sleep study twice myself. I was told that if they didn't call me to show up at the next appointment for the second sleep study. I figured I had sleep apnea since they didn't call me and I did. It was moderate/severe. I am looking forward to getting the machine so I can get some good sleep for a change.

The wires go on you just like they said in the previous response. I agree with them about what to wear. The doctor at the sleep clinic gave me a perscription for a sleep aid just to make sure I fell asleep. If you don't think you will fall asleep you might want to check with them about getting a perscription sleep aid.

Sandi