Guest guest Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 We all need to be screened by overnight oximetry to see where our o2 levels are during the night, we screen everything else, why not something so vital? If we are below 89 for more than 5 min during the study, medicare and insurance companys will pay for it knowing it is needed and vital to our health. Oximetry during the day, while awake is just part of a screen, its as we age, fight disease things happen at night, snoring is also something that can happen as we age or gain weight, sleep is the only way that our bodies can heal or rest and restore its self, if we are not getting enough oxygen at night we are on that slippery slope of decline. If you like to take deep breaths during the day and feel how much it helps, think about not getting enough at night putting the body in the fight or flight mode all night long, not much rest is going to happen. Yes, it's simple and basic yet so over looked. Kay Living On The Beautiful Oregon Coast, USA 59, Wow! I'm getting up there!!! 5 Family members With CMT1A Living alone, using wheel chair, splints, Bipap because of severe breathing problems at night. One family member who passed away because of CMT I believe it is, what it is... so living in a state of " LOVE " is what brings me joy, peace, healing, and more love! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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