Re: Sleep Apnea Test Backfired, but now Pain is Documented

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Sharon,

Please change the font you're using. It is really hard to read.

Thanks,

Tracie

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Sharon:

I am sorry you are in so much pain. I hope going

through this test at least gets you some help in

getting some meds or other help for your pain.

Take care,

--- Sharon Carlson wrote:

> I want to let you know that I had a Sleep Apnea Test

> last night followed by another Narcolepsy test.

>

> Why wouldn't I sleep during the day. My pain level

> is so high that I cannot get a descent night's

> sleep.

>

> My tech giving the test called it off at 4:30 this

> morning because she couldn't get true readings. I

> did drop to 87 but I didn't saty long enough because

> of my pain in the back and right hip. She

> documented this on her report. Now Dr. Hinkle will

> know how bad this pain is affecting me.

>

> Sharon

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This is why I am very happy then tech documented this.

Sharonkimberly alostad wrote:

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I am using a large font.

Sharontiodaat@... wrote:

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Tracie,

I think this may be brand to brand . It sounds very petty, but tracie,

dearest, I have increase the size of your font times at least four.

It's kind of like the really find print at the bottom of an important

contract. So, perhaps you could go much larger? I think that goes for

a couple of the other real sweeties that write very long letters. I

know I'm in middle age and need to enlarge everything, so my

preferences has everything on 14-16 size fonts. Hope this wasn't

insulting.

Hope you are feeling a little better.

> Sharon,

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> Thanks,

> Tracie

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I also go to View at the left top side of the screen and go to text size and press largest. It enlarges all the messages for me. When typing out I use Font size 5 and Comic sans as the print type. It helps me to use bigger print so I can see what I'm typing out, too. Joan, your print size is just a tad small for me but it sure is bigger than most. I have to admit that on really bad days if the print is too small and the post is long...I'll just glance over it. It's just too hard on my eyes otherwise. S.pickstands@... wrote:

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How is this size?...too big?...too small?

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Blurry?...Clear?

I know many have problems with their eyes ... everyone is different, hopefully we can find a font for all...

Joan

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Dear Sharon,

I'm so sorry we got off the real subject of your post!...I apologize for my part in it from the bottom of my heart! ... actually, I really did want to respond to your initial post ... especially since I need to get scheduled for a SA test myself.

I'm sorry they couldn't get a good SA reading on you, but I'm very glad that your pain issue was documented and can hopefully soon be addressed! What, if any, kind of pain meds are you currently taking?...Do you have a Pain Specialist?

Also, what does a level 87 mean in the SA test? I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep in a strange place with wires hooked up to me, and knowing a camera is on me! ... I often turn over on to my stomach when I sleep ... usually right after Joe starts nudging me because I am snoring too loudly! What happens if you can't sleep? ... My sleep patterns have changed in that I usually sleep best (and most often!) in the day and am wide awake at night, unable to fall asleep at times until 4:30 a.m.

When will you see Dr. Hinkle again?...what kind of dr. is this?

Again, I apologize and meant to harm to you or your post ... I hope you can accept my apology and hope you do not leave the group!,

Joan

I want to let you know that I had a Sleep Apnea Test last night followed by another Narcolepsy test.

Why wouldn't I sleep during the day. My pain level is so high that I cannot get a descent night's sleep.

My tech giving the test called it off at 4:30 this morning because she couldn't get true readings. I did drop to 87 but I didn't saty long enough because of my pain in the back and right hip. She documented this on her report. Now Dr. Hinkle will know how bad this pain is affecting me.

Sharon

"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."

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Joan the 87% is O2 level. The oxygen level is not suppose to drop when you are sleeping. It drops a little but not quite that low.

They will put electrodes on your head with glue, they will monitor your heart, and put a snore microphone on you.

Then you are to go to sleep.

Make sure you wear a loose fitting top, take all your night time meds with you and your favorite pillow.

Sharon

pickstands@... wrote:

Dear Sharon,

I'm so sorry we got off the real subject of your post!...I apologize for my part in it from the bottom of my heart! ... actually, I really did want to respond to your initial post ... especially since I need to get scheduled for a SA test myself.

I'm sorry they couldn't get a good SA reading on you, but I'm very glad that your pain issue was documented and can hopefully soon be addressed! What, if any, kind of pain meds are you currently taking?...Do you have a Pain Specialist?

Also, what does a level 87 mean in the SA test? I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep in a strange place with wires hooked up to me, and knowing a camera is on me! ... I often turn over on to my stomach when I sleep ... usually right after Joe starts nudging me because I am snoring too loudly! What happens if you can't sleep? ... My sleep patterns have changed in that I usually sleep best (and most often!) in the day and am wide awake at night, unable to fall asleep at times until 4:30 a.m.

When will you see Dr. Hinkle again?...what kind of dr. is this?

Again, I apologize and meant to harm to you or your post ... I hope you can accept my apology and hope you do not leave the group!,

Joan

I want to let you know that I had a Sleep Apnea Test last night followed by another Narcolepsy test.

Why wouldn't I sleep during the day. My pain level is so high that I cannot get a descent night's sleep.

My tech giving the test called it off at 4:30 this morning because she couldn't get true readings. I did drop to 87 but I didn't saty long enough because of my pain in the back and right hip. She documented this on her report. Now Dr. Hinkle will know how bad this pain is affecting me.

Sharon

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They have a way of turning the snore mic off.

Sharon

pickstands@... wrote:

Hi Sharon,

Thank you for the info. I think they will want to toss that snoring microphone out once I start...a microphone is that last thing they will need to hear me snore!

I'm assuming everyone's oxygen levels are based on their "awake" oxygen level? ... my last PFT showed that I am at 70% ... when first dx'ed with pulm. sarc in 2000, I was at 92%. I was really surprised at that since my lungs feel so much better now than they did then! ... I don't have any more lung granulomas -- but do have a lot of scarring from the lesions.

I'll have to get one of the techs to take a picture of me with the wires hooked up ... Joe has been taking pictures of me while I am sleeping over the last few months ... man, let me just say this ... it must be true love that Joe has for me! ... the faces I make while sleeping are just horrendous! .. I don't even recognize myself! ... Anyway, I decided to have some fun with the pic's ... for his birthday and Christmas, I made a beautiful cards with beautiful words ... and had these horrible pictures of myself on and in the card ... and then, I had funny cards with "normal" pics ... I recently found a keychain at a store where you put pictures inside ... I'm going to have fun with that too!

Anyway, thank you again, Sharon,

Joan

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Oh Good!

They have a way of turning the snore mic off.

Sharon

"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."