Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by Sapphire: Looking for a Polysomnogram – Sleep Apnea FREE STUDY!?
I am a disabled F/T student & not working. My healh plan is Kaiser HMO, but they CONTINUE to decline a Polysomnogram study req. My primary care doctor told me on 8/23/07 to give it till October 07 & if symptoms continue, she will consider MY REQUEST of referring me to UCSF sleep lab, but DECLINED on two occasions. I am very frustrated with Kaiser & my overall care. Apparently, Kaiser only does the over night pulse oximeter testing that I already had done & does not perform over night studies, known as Polysomnogram. I have been having severe breathing problems, esp. at bedtime. My oxygen continues to drop several times at bedtime (i.e. 86-88%) This is not normal for me, let alone anyone. COULD ANYONE REFER ME TO A POLYSOMNOGRAM FREE SLEEP STUDY. I have been looking on www.clinicaltrials.gov and www.clinicalconnections.com for several months, but no luck. I live near S.F. CA, but willing to travel somewhat to do this study. Pls, adv, as I have been in/out ER several time

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Answer by Just Me
I really dont know where you could get a free sleep study. Have you tried checking with the Mayo Clinic?? That may be a good place to check into. Some sleep labs will actually workout a plan with you based on hardship, but its something you will have to look around and see what kind of deal you can work out. You can try working something out with local Sleep Centers, you may be surprised at what they are willing to do. Healthcare is tough, you would think sometimes a person health is more important than money, but unfortunately our country doesn’t work that way. Good luck in your quest and best wishes.

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Question by dancequeen204: My daughter has sleep apnea. We do not have any medical coverage. Are there any free studies in NJ?
We live in Morris County. We know the cost is prohibitive. We have been quoted prices of 3K.

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Answer by Grand pa
Some dealers who sell cpap machines will let you use an oximeter If your on low income go to social services my Lions Club paid for the cpap machine check that out

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Question by midnight: does anyone know where i can get a free sleep study to test for sleep apnea in or around olathe kansas?
i think i have sleep apnea i keep waking up suddenly short of breath. i dont have insurance and am currently un employed so i can not afford to pay for a sleep study. does anyone know of a way to get one free of charge in or around olathe kansas? was told maybe a nursing school but not sure where to ask about that,,,

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Answer by Mary
I do not know of any place but I can tell you nursing schools do not do them. Nurses usually do not do sleep studys, RT and EKG backgrounds do.

You can probably work out a playment plan or can apply for medicaid.

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I need to get a study done but have no insurance. Where can I get one done in North Carolina.