A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Apnea Forum
Posting



Archived Apnea Forum71 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Apnea Forum Homepage.

Doctor was Wrong!


Posted by Alan N. on September 12, 2001 at 05:57:03:

My primary care MD refered me to a Nuerologist for my fatigue and dizziness. When I mentioned OSA, he dismmissed it a "rediculous" He claimed I don't have "the body type" or fall asleep during the day. After 2 years of frustration and no answers, I switched doctors, and I finally had a sleep study. You guessed it, the test showed OSA and restless legs and I'm due for a CPAP this month. I'm really upset at how I was brushed off by this aloof doctor, and in the process, my life suffred greatly. Sorry to lament, but I've been bottled up with all this anger and it's hard to share it with those who aren't familiar with this condition.

Follow Ups:



Archived Apnea Forum71 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Apnea Forum Homepage

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved