Sleep Study

Whoa, I have no blogged about my sleep study!

I had EEG leads stuck to my scalp and face, EKG leads stuck to my chest and legs (checking for restless legs.. cool), a band around my stomach, another one around my check, plus a power pack on my check and a band around my chest to hold it on. I also had a sticker on my upper lip, sticking in my nose, to which was attached a cannula and tubing. Sensing my breathing.

All the EKG and EEG wires were banded together behind my head and plugged into a device on the bed. Then I was expected to sleep. That did not really happen.

My sleep technician was really nice. Of course she could not tell me if they saw any problems with my sleep--besides, oh, not sleeping. She tried to make me feel comfortable there. She talked with me while she was setting me up (which took quite a while), asking about my health and stuff. She did not know anything about MS, so I explained it. She chatted with me about work and stuff. Just about my life. Easy to get along with and very calming, which was perfect for the sleep center.

For the first time, I did not cry when I told someone I have MS.