Sigh. Although I have no symptoms of sleep apnea, my primary care physician and cardiologist want me to do a sleep test to rule out sleep apnea because that can cause AFib. Before the visit, I filled out a five-page questionnaire and responded "no" to all of the questions. No matter, let's do the test anyway to be sure, the doctor said.
But they didn't have any home sleep test equipment available yesterday; so, I have to go back another day to get it, do the test that night, then take it back the next day. Now, I know this is all for my benefit. I know that most people don't live an hour to an hour-and-a-half from the sleep clinic (depends on traffic). I know that for most people being away from their office for four to five hours two days in a row is no big deal: it is to me!
I would have figured if they gave me an appointment and knew I might have to take the test, they would have testing equipment available, right? Don't blame this on Mercury retrograde - blame it on poor organization.
Yes, I will make the best of it. I always do. I just wanted to share my frustration so those of you who have similar experiences know you are not alone. And, hey, the medical establishment wants us to lessen the stress in our lives and then creates more of it. Now that's funny!
In the meantime, my issues are light years better than those of the people in Texas dealing with Harvey. I lived in Houston for several years and graduated from the University of Houston. I haven't been there in eons, but still hold a fond place for the city in my heart. If you can help, donate some money to the Red Cross - even one dollar can help. I can't imagine the healing they face once they can move forward and the storm has moved on. Angels all around them......
It is hilarious that I have sort of the opposite situation from you, and yet the same. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea many years ago. Have used equipment up till a few years ago when I "fell off the wagon". In speaking with my new doctor, I learn that in order to buy replacement equipment, I must take an in-home test, even though there is no question of sleep apnea. All I need is the gear, but they insist I need a test anyway.
ReplyDeleteIt is hilarious. I think they do these things to protect themselves from lawsuits. "See, we made him/her do all the tests and had solid scientific reasons to do thus and so!" It gets silly. So, I hope to be able to go pick up the equipment next week or the next! No rush, the doc said, since I have no symptoms! So, why do the test????? LOL
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