Online Sleep Apnoea Tests????? Blow Me!

[cah-ching]

Just found another one which scares me too!!!

Sleep Apnea Self-Assessment Quiz Results

Based on your answers to the Self-Assessment Quiz questions, you may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea or another sleep disorder.

To seek further guidance and/or diagnosis, please print this form and bring it to your doctor. Let your doctor know what symptoms you are experiencing and ask for more information on OSA. Please keep in mind that depending on your doctor's training, you may need to obtain a referral to a sleep lab for further testing.</B>


Your Answers:

Do you regularly feel un-refreshed, even after waking from a full night's sleep?yesDo you fall asleep easily during your waking hours, while at home or at work?noAre you a loud, habitual snorer?noHas your bed partner witnessed you choking, gasping, or holding your breath during sleep?noDo you often suffer from poor concentration or judgment, memory loss, irritability and/or depression?yes

I've woken up coughing and choking before now, however I took it to mean I swallowed a spider while I was sleeping.

 

[Twiggie]

I wouldn't pay much attention to online tests of this nature. I've just done the same one and got the same result as you, however, I did a proper sleep apnoea test just a few days ago and it came back negative, I'm absolutely fine

 

[phatmomma]

I am completely the same. We are very similar ... lol. Friends again?

Cah-ching we were never not friends lol and we probably are more similar than we realise. I get the feeling your in my area so maybe we should get together for a coffee one day if you cant make the Walsall Manor Support Group meeting?

You should get your doctor to refer you for sleep apnoea testing at the Manor, as with Sarah it can only help your chances of Nhs funding! You may have to wait a while but think of the money you can save for shopping then?

 

[cah-ching]

Cah-ching we were never not friends lol and we probably are more similar than we realise. I get the feeling your in my area so maybe we should get together for a coffee one day if you cant make the Walsall Manor Support Group meeting?

You should get your doctor to refer you for sleep apnoea testing at the Manor, as with Sarah it can only help your chances of Nhs funding! You may have to wait a while but think of the money you can save for shopping then?

Definately. I'm not entirely convinced I have sleep apnoea but it moves in some direction to getting a referral.

I'm happy to meet you for a coffee any time. I'm due at the meeting tomorrow, but I have no clue as to where it is .... can someone PM me please. lol

Cheers.

 

[Roch]

Hi CC hun could not think of the name of the recognised test that respiratory consultants use and just found it and its called "Epworth test".
This test i was given to do when i went for my initial private consult for apnoea, and again when i had my sleep study.
Hun i def think with the symptoms u do have i think its def a good idea to get ur doc 2 refer you and like Julie said if u do have it then its def as plus to help towards ur funding.
Lovely chatting to u the other day after soooo many years lol.
Take care hun and chat soon am sure

Sleep Apnea Screening Test

Lol we posted at the same time

 

[cah-ching]

Hi CC hun could not think of the name of the recognised test that respiratory consultants use and just found it and its called "Epworth test".
This test i was given to do when i went for my initial private consult for apnoea, and again when i had my sleep study.
Hun i def think with the symptoms u do have i think its def a good idea to get ur doc 2 refer you and like Julie said if u do have it then its def as plus to help towards ur funding.
Lovely chatting to u the other day after soooo many years lol.
Take care hun and chat soon am sure

Sleep Apnea Screening Test

Lol we posted at the same time

Thanks Chick. I LOVED talking to you too. You made a bad day good, for that I am grateful, truly.

I've done it ~ (the test). Again results quite alarming. However it would go to solving why I've been feeling this way.

See below:

Dear CC,

On the Epworth Sleepiness Scale you scored 12.
This indicates you are highly likely to be suffering from a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. We recommend discussing these results with your GP or a sleep expert as soon as possible.


The Berlin Questionnaire revealed you are at High Risk.
It is very likely you are already suffering from sleep apnea. You should discuss these findings with your doctor and get a professional sleep lab test or in-home sleep study done as soon as possible.


Your total score from the General Health section is 13.
This means you have enough symptoms in common with diagnosed sleep apnea patients to warrant a consultation with a medical professional or to order an in-home sleep study.

NOTE: - If you test positive on both the Epworth Scale as well as on the Berlin survey, your doctor should be able to refer you for a sleep test in a hospital near you immediately. Alternatively, consider a discrete in-home sleep study which you can order online without a doctor's involvement. See this link to read which type of study is right for you.

 

[phatmomma]

Cha-ching i tried to message you but it says you don't take pm's.... I don't know if you've chosen to opt out of them. Not sure what else to do. You could add me to facebook if you do it and send me a message on there [email protected] i'll check when i get home from work about half one and if you have i'll send you the details xx

 

[Roch]

Thanks Chick. I LOVED talking to you too. You made a bad day good, for that I am grateful, truly.

I've done it ~ (the test). Again results quite alarming. However it would go to solving why I've been feeling this way.

See below:

Dear CC,

On the Epworth Sleepiness Scale you scored 12.
This indicates you are highly likely to be suffering from a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. We recommend discussing these results with your GP or a sleep expert as soon as possible.


The Berlin Questionnaire revealed you are at High Risk.
It is very likely you are already suffering from sleep apnea. You should discuss these findings with your doctor and get a professional sleep lab test or in-home sleep study done as soon as possible.


Your total score from the General Health section is 13.
This means you have enough symptoms in common with diagnosed sleep apnea patients to warrant a consultation with a medical professional or to order an in-home sleep study.

NOTE: - If you test positive on both the Epworth Scale as well as on the Berlin survey, your doctor should be able to refer you for a sleep test in a hospital near you immediately. Alternatively, consider a discrete in-home sleep study which you can order online without a doctor's involvement. See this link to read which type of study is right for you.

Hun luved chatting to u girl, CC all i can say is that my epworth score was correct mine was low and i have mild apnoea, the only thing u can do is print this test out as this is the only reputable one that majority of docs use, take it to ur docs and insist they refer u to a thoracic consultant.Girl i put the phone down after our 2 hr chat lol and had a smile on my face
Chat to u soon girl take care xxx

 

[cah-ching]

Cha-ching i tried to message you but it says you don't take pm's.... I don't know if you've chosen to opt out of them. Not sure what else to do. You could add me to facebook if you do it and send me a message on there Expose Email i'll check when i get home from work about half one and if you have i'll send you the details xx

Weird settings on here and Minimins now.

I need to add you as a friend apparently. So I'll do that now.

 

[Roch]

Weird settings on here and Minimins now.

I need to add you as a friend apparently. So I'll do that now.

CC when i tried to pm ya at Christmas time i could not pm u either had to email u, hun check ur settings and see if u have poss ticked that u dont want to receive pm`s from members as that could be the prob.
I get pm`s from peeps who are not on my "friends list " xxx

 

[phatmomma]

All sorted now x