Has Anyone Participated In A Sleep Study (Or Know Someone Who Has)?

I have known a few that have done it. I would never do one, simply because I would not sleep a wink in such a study! I know what I need for sleep and I get my sleep. Pitch black, dead quiet but with an audio program set to turn off in 30 minutes, and a cold room (60f or less) with just the right sheets, blankets, and my adjustable pillow. And that lab setting definitely ain’t it!
 
Jeni said:
I heard on a local radio show this morning they have a special pillow that is designed for side sleepers with a cpap machine
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Yes that is correct. I have improvised by using a narrow travel sleep foam pillow like this that allows the gear to swing free when lying on either side because of it's narrow width and straight sides. pillow2.jpeg
 
Babs2u said:
My husband had sleep apnea but wouldn't confront it. It was not as talked about back then. I finally moved to a guest bedroom because the pauses were so scary. They eventually set him up for a sleep study but he died before the time of the appointment.
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I am sorry to hear of your Husband's death. But, it does back up my previous comment, about how many people suddenly die, due to not having a CPAP machine. Every time the person stops breathing, during sleep, there is an increased possibility that their heart will stop functioning.

I spent ten years working for the largest Ambulance service in Canada. I also have sleep apnea, which is well controlled by my CPAP machine. Those 2 factors in fluence my strong and ongoing support for sleep studies, and the use of CPAP or BIPAP machines. JIMB>
 
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