chunkyfrog wrote:I've been meaning to get sleepyhead, and start using it--and showing the graphs to my (our) sleep doc.
All our docs could benefit from this data; but they are limited to what the big companies offer them, and the time they can devote to new technology. If we can tutor our docs and their staffs, (those that can learn) think how far this could go.
It is FASCINATING to me that these machines can store so much useful information, and the ONLY thing the medical profession cares about is compliance.
Of course there are some exceptions. I have a great Family Doctor who isn't a sleep doctor at all, but IS interested in data like that and works with me to control the therapy. I know several other examples exist among the people here, but if you (the patient) are NOT technically savvy enough to get the data, there's SO FEW doctors looking at it! All that matters to them is that AHI number, and the compliance (due to insurance more than anything else).
Diabetes patients track blood glucose levels in detail. High blood pressure? You bet that they're interested in detail on it.
But not a PAP patient. Weird.
Sleep loss is a terrible thing. People get grumpy, short-tempered, etc. That happens here even among the generally friendly. Try not to take it personally.
