Second sleep study

[tiredandscared]

I'm still struggling with adjusting to the CPAP, and I still largely have untreated sleep apnea 8 months in. I'm going to get another homestudy at the end of this month. This time at the expense of the state. Any recommendations on what to do to get more accurate results? My original home sleep study I think grossly underestimated my sleep apnea(according to the sleep study I had something like 5.4 ahis on my back and 2 on my side, which i seriously think are completely inaccurate and unreliable results, considering my symptoms).

[SleepyCarey]

Is there a reason you're having your study at home rather than in a professional setting (i.e. a sleep clinic or hospital)?

[tiredandscared]

Is there a reason you're having your study at home rather than in a professional setting (i.e. a sleep clinic or hospital)?

Money constraints. It's much cheaper to just gather data from a home study and feed into a program. Than to make a more complex diagnostic test like a polysomnography.

[Lucyhere]

My first study was done in a lab. I'm going to have a new sleep study, but this time in my own bed. My doctor said this will give her all the information she needs and there is no need to go to a lab. We are trying to determine why after many months I continue to take my mask off during the night although it is comfortable enough. It doesn't seem to be because of leaks.

Having a sleep study at home sure beats a lab as far as comfort is concerned. My experience at the lab wasn't wonderful.

[CaptainRaven40]

Just hang in there smarter people than me will be along to give you some advice. Good luck!

[zoocrewphoto]

You have any autoset with full data. Are you using the software to look at the data. That could be really useful. You may not need a second sleep study.

[Physician]

Is there a reason you're having your study at home rather than in a professional setting (i.e. a sleep clinic or hospital)?

Money constraints. It's much cheaper to just gather data from a home study and feed into a program. Than to make a more complex diagnostic test like a polysomnography.

Home study = $300

In patient = $2,000 to $15,000

[49er]

My first study was done in a lab. I'm going to have a new sleep study, but this time in my own bed. My doctor said this will give her all the information she needs and there is no need to go to a lab. We are trying to determine why after many months I continue to take my mask off during the night although it is comfortable enough. It doesn't seem to be because of leaks.

Having a sleep study at home sure beats a lab as far as comfort is concerned. My experience at the lab wasn't wonderful.

Hi Lucy,

Not to get this thread OT, but if you haven't done so, you might want to start a new thread about taking your mask off so forum members can help you troubleshoot the issue. I doubt a home study is going to answer that question for you.

49er

[tirednecared]

You have any autoset with full data. Are you using the software to look at the data. That could be really useful. You may not need a second sleep study.

Im still at the stage were I'm trying to get used to the machine. It seems to work for me the times I fall asleep with the mask on. A sleep study will help with gauging this thing. And its an expenditure on the state. I hope, I can get accurate results.

[49er]

You have any autoset with full data. Are you using the software to look at the data. That could be really useful. You may not need a second sleep study.

Im still at the stage were I'm trying to get used to the machine. It seems to work for me the times I fall asleep with the mask on. A sleep study will help with gauging this thing. And its an expenditure on the state. I hope, I can get accurate results.

T&S,

Against my better judgment, I let myself get talked into a titration last year. It didn't provide any better information than sleepyhead did.

This year, I had a sleep study because I wanted to see where things were post Septoplasty and give me a gauge as to appropriate pap therapy alternatives. But the information was useless as far as why I have struggled with pap therapy for so long. I wasn't expecting it to be helpful by the way and was just trying to point why I feel you may be disappointed pursuing another study.

49er

[tiredandscared]

You have any autoset with full data. Are you using the software to look at the data. That could be really useful. You may not need a second sleep study.

Im still at the stage were I'm trying to get used to the machine. It seems to work for me the times I fall asleep with the mask on. A sleep study will help with gauging this thing. And its an expenditure on the state. I hope, I can get accurate results.

T&S,

Against my better judgment, I let myself get talked into a titration last year. It didn't provide any better information than sleepyhead did.

This year, I had a sleep study because I wanted to see where things were post Septoplasty and give me a gauge as to appropriate pap therapy alternatives. But the information was useless as far as why I have struggled with pap therapy for so long. I wasn't expecting it to be helpful by the way and was just trying to point why I feel you may be disappointed pursuing another study.

49er

It will give me a understanding of how severe things have been and whether I can get back. It probably won't help me with the therapy it self of course.

[jaypeebee63]

The headgear you get to wear on the home study was, for me, very cumbersome and uncomfortable, but I stuck with it two nights. Since apnea tends to be worse in the supine (on your back) sleeping position, I recommend spending some time sleeping in that position. This will enable the high pressure setting on your prescription to be more accurate.

[tiredandscared]

Ok so tommorow im getting the equipment. In 2 days I'll have my results back.

[Fresh_air]

I look forward to reading about your experience. I am waiting for my first sleep study. My doctor wanted an in-lab study, but my insurance denied the request, saying it wasn't medically necessary. So now I am waiting for approval for a home sleep study. I have no idea whether they will provide a Type 2, 3, or 4 study. Let us know which Type is yours. I wish all home sleep studies were Type 2. Without EEG monitoring, Type 3 and 4 studies offer more room for false negatives and positives.

[Physician]

Is there a reason you're having your study at home rather than in a professional setting (i.e. a sleep clinic or hospital)?

Money constraints. It's much cheaper to just gather data from a home study and feed into a program. Than to make a more complex diagnostic test like a polysomnography.

My home study was more than adequate for the diagnosis, and it's accepted by insurance companies. Probably the only reason(s) to have a study other than at home is:

1. Restless Legs Syndrome
2. UARS
3. C02 retention
4. Excellent insurance coverage
5. You have no home for a home study