A strong sign that you likely need a sleep study done and a CPAP: you often fall asleep when sitting in a chair. My experience with using one is great - highly recommended, nothing to fear.....air, sweet air and much improved sleep.
For those who might be interested.
Below is a short screening examination for what is known as Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
The scoring is at the end of the exam.
When you answer the questions, don't overthink the question.
Don't say, well sometimes, but not really. That isn't what it is asking.
A score of 10 or more is usually enough to qualify for getting a sleep study.
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
0 = WOULD NEVER DOZE
1 = SLIGHT CHANCE OF DOZING
2 = MODERATE CHANCE OF DOZING
3 = HIGH CHANCE OF DOZING
SITUATION
Sitting and reading ___________
Watching TV ___________
Sitting and talking with someone ___________
Sitting, inactive in a public place
(for example, a theater or a meeting) ___________
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break ___________
Lying down to rest in the afternoon
When circumstances permit ___________
Sitting quietly after a lunch
without alcohol ___________
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic ___________
Total:
If you scored
0 to 7 indicates that it is unlikely that the patient is abnormally sleepy.
8 to 9 indicates that the patient has an average amount of daytime sleepiness.
10 to 15 indicates that the patient may be excessively sleepy depending on the situation.
The patient may want to consider seeking medical attention.
16 to 24 indicates that the patient is excessively sleepy and should consider seeking medical attention.
Below is a short screening examination for what is known as Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
The scoring is at the end of the exam.
When you answer the questions, don't overthink the question.
Don't say, well sometimes, but not really. That isn't what it is asking.
A score of 10 or more is usually enough to qualify for getting a sleep study.
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
0 = WOULD NEVER DOZE
1 = SLIGHT CHANCE OF DOZING
2 = MODERATE CHANCE OF DOZING
3 = HIGH CHANCE OF DOZING
SITUATION
Sitting and reading ___________
Watching TV ___________
Sitting and talking with someone ___________
Sitting, inactive in a public place
(for example, a theater or a meeting) ___________
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break ___________
Lying down to rest in the afternoon
When circumstances permit ___________
Sitting quietly after a lunch
without alcohol ___________
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic ___________
Total:
If you scored
0 to 7 indicates that it is unlikely that the patient is abnormally sleepy.
8 to 9 indicates that the patient has an average amount of daytime sleepiness.
10 to 15 indicates that the patient may be excessively sleepy depending on the situation.
The patient may want to consider seeking medical attention.
16 to 24 indicates that the patient is excessively sleepy and should consider seeking medical attention.
Ha! I'm good. Only problem with sleepiness is "lying down in the afternoon."
And generally, then only after not getting that much sleep overnight.
And generally, then only after not getting that much sleep overnight.
I have to stress that one simple questionnaire DOES NOT rule out a problem.
NOTHING is better than a one on one consultation and examination by a qualified professional.
And there is also a visual exam, medical history involved, and talking to bed partners (if possible).
Remember, this is just one screening questionnaire I use.
Here is another.
These things are for screening ONLY.
Answer the following questions to find out if you are at risk for Obstructive Sleep apnea.
STOP
S (snore) Have you been told that you snore? YES /NO
T (tired) Are you often tired during the day? YES / NO
O (obstruction) Do you know if you stop breathing or has anyone witnessed you stop breathing
while you are asleep? YES / NO
P (pressure) Do you have high blood pressure or on medication to control high blood pressure?
YES /NO
If you answered YES to two or more questions on the STOP portion you are at risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It is recommended that you contact your primary care provider to discuss a possible sleep disorder.
To find out if you are at moderate to severe risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, complete the BANG questions below.
BANG
B (BMI) Is your body mass index greater than 28? YES / NO
A (age) Are you 50 years old or older? YES / NO
N (neck) Are you a male with a neck circumference greater than 17 inches, or a female with a
neck circumference greater than 16 inches. YES /NO
G (gender) Are you a male? YES /NO
The more questions you answer YES to on the BANG portion, the greater your risk of having moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Dave
STOP: Have been told I snore, but since getting dentures, not so much. Do have high blood pressure, treated with meds.
BANG: Don't know about either BMI or neck circumference, but A and G certainly apply.
Maybe I'm not so good, but God watches out for me.
BANG: Don't know about either BMI or neck circumference, but A and G certainly apply.
Maybe I'm not so good, but God watches out for me.
For your BMI, you divide you weight (in pounds) by your height (in inches). Here is a calculator for that.
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
Neck circumference is easy. Take a tape measure and wrap it around your neck. What number do you get?
Dave
33.9 BMI and 15" neck.
