We get it: Sleep studies conjure nightmares of a sterile bed, wires attached to every limb, and a two-way mirror hiding lab-coat-clad scientists with clipboards in hand. Who could actually sleep with that rig?! Here’s the thing: Sleep studies don’t have to look like that these days. Thanks to modern technology, you can have a sleep study in the comfort of your own home without prying eyes. The question is: Do you need one?
Should you get a sleep study?
A sleep study is a deep-dive evaluation of how you sleep. The end game is to determine if you have a sleep disorder and, if so, which one and how to treat it. Classic symptoms that should urge you to get your own study done include:
- Snoring
- Going to the bathroom multiple times per night
- Waking up feeling unrefreshed
- Experiencing regular fatigue or headaches
- Suffering from chronic pain
- Gaining weight even with healthy habits
- Having trouble falling or staying asleep
If you checked off one or more of these symptoms, a sleep study will be your best friend. We always recommend getting a sleep study sooner than later—to stop untreated symptoms from snowballing into other conditions, like depression, high blood pressure, heart attack or stroke.
Book a free discovery call:
You can book your free 15-minute discovery call online with our Virtual Care Clinic. During the call, we’ll share the ins and outs of sleep studies and determine if that’s the next best step for you. And no, you do not need a referral from your doctor to book a consultation with us, but we’re happy to work with your doctor.
A Sleep Therapeutics patient said of her sleep study:
“I was expecting the whole process to be extremely complicated. I’d heard of people having to spend the night in a sleep lab and assumed I’d have to do the same. It was a pleasant surprise to learn that I could actually complete the test from home!”
Think a sleep study could be the answer to your sleepless nights? You’re probably right—if you’re ready for answers, book a discover call today.
