Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by phildirt84: Fatigue is ruining my life. Are you aware of any facilities, experimental treatments, or clinical studies?
It’s been three years. My CPAP machine (sleep apnea) does not seem to be helping. I have no personal or social life due to having lost interest in everything. My work life is to the point where I cannot function fully and will likely lose my job without improvement in my health.
My family doctor, endocrinologist, neurologist, and a psychiatrist have not found any answers.
Are you aware of any facilities who can take as much time as needed to check everything (head to toe). I am willing to be part of any experimental treatments or clinical studies.
I need help. This is no way for anyone to live. I have no problem knowing that I have a medical situation… but not knowing what the situation is and what can be done about it feels like a form of torture.
Any info you can share would be appreciated.
I am in northeast Ohio.

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Answer by formerly_bob
This sounds like a very frustrating situation. I don’t have any great insight, but have you considered that the fatigue may be caused at least partly by depression? Antidepressants like Wellbutrin can really make a big difference in people that have no energy due to depression.

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Question by Lauren: I need to know of a few case studies on Sleep Terror Disorder (Night Terrors) Any ides?

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Answer by D.D.
For goodness sake just put that into the search bar at yahoo web search or google.

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Question by Rosemary K: WhAT DO SLEEP STUDIES TEST?
dO THEY TEST FOR OTHER THINGS BESIDES SLEEP APNEA?

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Answer by ~eduma-wha?
They monitor your vital signs & brain activity to assess any underlying conditions that may be causing the sleep disturbances.

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Question by Betsy: Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover sleep studies?
For possible sleep apnea in a young child.

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Answer by kwflamingo
It should if it is prescribed by a doctor.

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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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