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How Well Are You Sleeping?
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According to the American Sleep Disorders Association, over 40 million American suffer from sleep disorders. If left untreated, a sleep disorder may interfere with your quality of life and personal health or even endanger public safety.
Sierra Providence Health Network offers two comprehensive Sleep Disorder Centers with advanced diagnostic testing, experienced physicians and technologists plus inviting facilities.
Sleep Disorders Test
The following test may help you identify possible symptoms of a sleep disorder. Please remember this test is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care. If you feel your sleep patterns are disruptive or you show signs of any of the sleep disorders mentioned, it is best to contact your doctor or call Sierra Providence Sleep Disorders Center at 577-6152 for more information.
Instructions:
Carefully read each statement. For every “YES” answer, please add “1” to your score. At the end of each section, total your score.
TEST #1
It takes me more than 20 minutes to fall asleep.
I can’t stop thinking about things at bedtime.
I have trouble relaxing at night.
I wake up too early in the morning.
I tend to wake up more than I would like to during the night.
I feel sad and sometimes cry at night.
I need to take a sleeping pill to fall asleep.
I need to drink a glass of wine or some kind of alcoholic drink to fall asleep.
_______ TOTAL
If you scored more than a “2”, you may have some degree of INSOMNIA.
TEST #2
Sometimes I wake up in the morning with a headache.
I urinate frequently throughout the night.
I have awakened at night gasping for air.
I have trouble staying awake while driving.
I have been told I snore.
I am somewhat overweight.
I have been told I stop breathing when I am asleep.
I feel I am losing my sex drive.
I have high blood pressure.
My memory is not what it used to be.
I have been told my personality is changing.
_______ TOTAL
If you scored more than a “2”, you may have some degree of SLEEP APNEA.
TEST #3
I have been told I kick in my sleep.
My bed sheets are very messy after I wake up in the morning.
My legs have “crawling,” aching sensations.
At times, I feel I have to move my legs when resting.
I wake up in the morning with sore or aching muscles.
Sometimes I wake up at night for no apparent reason.
I feel tired during the day.
I have been told I jerk in my sleep.
Sometimes I feel I have to get up at night and walk around.
_______ TOTAL
If you scored more than a “2”, you may have some degree of NOCTURNAL MYOCLONUS.
TEST #4
I have fallen asleep when angered.
I feel like I am hallucinating when I start to fall asleep.
I fight to stay awake during the day.
I have family members who are sleepy all day.
I have dreams that seem very real.
I have dropped things when excited, angered or made to laugh.
I have not been able to move when I start to fall asleep.
If I take a nap during the day, I usually dream.
I need to take a nap during the day in order to continue to function.
_______ TOTAL
If you scored more than a “3”, you may have some degree of NARCOLEPSY.
Insurance Coverage
Fees for sleep studies vary according to individual situations; however testing is covered by most medical insurance. Contact your insurance representative before making an appointment. |
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Sierra Providence Sleep Disorders Center
Providence Memorial Hospital
2001 N. Oregon St.
El Paso, TX 79902
Sierra Providence Trawood Center
2400 Trawood Drive
El Paso, Texas 79936
For more information call (915) 577-6152
Fax (915) 577-7066
Office hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Testing Hours 7 days a week |
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