Hi Zulema--You are not alone; I know someone who also failed a sleep study due to a panic attack. One approach is to request another sleep study and one single pill for sleep to help get you through the sleep study. Most physicians will acknowledge this is not optimal, but when you need sleep study data, this is one way to get it. I am sure others have thoughts about this as well. Good luck to you and know you are not alone!
Most any medical professional would agree that a healthy circulatory system is essential to getting oxygen flow to the brain. A blood test is not the diagnostic approach to sleep apnea--a sleep study is. Again, for newly diagnosed people, please discuss your individual situation with your healthcare provider.
Ditto. I get real concerned with some of the advice offered here, especially that which bashes pap therapy. I have struggled for two years and finally have my correct treatment: an apap machine. Point is, sleep tech is right--cpap works. If you are on pap therapy, do not abandon your treatment. As suggested above, work with in consultation with a trusted medical professional.
I think we are all fortunate to have a professional sleep technician online with us to provide experienced, credible medical information and answers to our many questions. Thanks sleep tech for sharing your expertise.
