Sleep Study Success Stories

 

"I was not aware I had a sleep problem until my husband told me I was gasping for breath during the night. He insisted I see my healthcare provider, Rebecca May, who evaluated my symptoms and referred me for a sleep study. When I went in for the sleep study at Riverwood's diagnostic lab, I was impressed with the thoroughness of the technician and how comfortable I was made to feel. I thought it might be kind of embarrassing to be filmed while I slept but that was not the case at all. I slept great, but they discovered my breathing stopped 53 times during one hour, causing a big drop in my oxygen levels. Dr. Whitney diagnosed me with severe obstructive sleep apnea and I now wear a CPAP mask. Within a few days I noticed a difference in my energy level. Now I can babysit for my two grandchildren—a baby and a 4-year-old-without taking a nap." - Joyce Fulton, Aitkin

"I was having trouble remembering things and was tired all the time. These symptoms sometimes lasted the entire day. I couldn't think straight, and if I had any other stress going on, I was overcome by it. I went for two sleep study sessions at Riverwood, and getting treated for sleep apnea has changed my life. I wake up so refreshed now. I build machinery for a living and when I'm working on these big machines, my brain really needs to be sharp. It's hard to concentrate and solve problems when you're not rested. Now that I have my CPAP machine, I wouldn't live without it. I'm a pretty big guy and overweight so I plan to use my CPAP mask for quite awhile, until I lose some weight." - David Dotzler, Crosby

For more information on sleep disorders and their treatment, go to:
www.sleepfoundation.org
www.mayoclinic.com
www.sleepdeprivation.com
www.sleepforkids.org