My doctor's assistant measured my neck and automatically said I'd have to go for a sleep apnea test. My BMI is 36 , so my neck isn't THAT big !!!! ( Maybe the way I was sitting, she got my double chin in the tape measure LOL ) Now that's just added to my long list of requirements that I have to do. Has anyone had to do it ?
Did anyone have to go for a sleep apnea test ?
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dianeseattle
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the neck measurement is a very dependable way of keeping track, as it's a reliable constant. People don't all hold their weight in the same place--belly vs. hips, etc.--and especially women don't measure accurately because of different size waist and busts. Men used to rely on inches for collar sizes, as well as inseams and sideseams of shirts.
I measured all my dimensions before surgery and am so glad I did. It's a really reliable way to track weight loss and you usually don't have to get undressed to do it
I measured all my dimensions before surgery and am so glad I did. It's a really reliable way to track weight loss and you usually don't have to get undressed to do it
dianeseattle
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Sorry, I spaced out while I was typing and sent without finishing. Yes, I did have my neck measured and was sent for a sleep study as a result. I'm really grateful, because even if you don't realize it, you can be endangering your life with untreated obstructive sleep apnea. And there is a strong correlation between OSA and obesity.
I got the printout from the EEG etc. when I tested. At one point, I stopped breathing for a minute and 20 seconds. I couldn't do that consciously if I tried. Snoring and gasping awake are things we don't always recognize unless we sleep with a partner who complains.
Be grateful you have such a caring doctor who trusts empirical testing more than his/her ability to diagnose. You're lucky.
I got the printout from the EEG etc. when I tested. At one point, I stopped breathing for a minute and 20 seconds. I couldn't do that consciously if I tried. Snoring and gasping awake are things we don't always recognize unless we sleep with a partner who complains.
Be grateful you have such a caring doctor who trusts empirical testing more than his/her ability to diagnose. You're lucky.
Suthy
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I had to fill out a questionnaire at my initial visit that ended up flagging for possible OSA. Ended up going to a sleep specialist with a subsequent at-home sleep study ordered. I was tired a lot during the day but attributed it to a physically challenging job and being overweight. Well, I apparently also had sleep apnea. My BMI was 39, and it actually was the diagnosis that helped me qualify for surgery through my insurance company. I’m grateful I jumped through that hoop. It’s also something you don’t want to go undiagnosed. It’s incredibly hard on your cardiovascular system to stop breathing multiple times a night. A lot of people die from being undiagnosed or not utilizing their CPAP/BIPAP when they need to.
Tokash
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Your best bet is to do it. Having breathing issues can make surgery risky. I made my spouse go for testing when we first got together is a would be woken up multi times a night to the gasping. My spouse dose not have a "abnormal" BMI but does have the typical "Asian neck" that can be considered a sign. Some races are more prone then others as well.