Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 I would suggest you talk to your ped. and ask for a referral to a ped who is a sleep specialist. He/she will evaluate if the concerns warrant a sleep study. Honestly, I am a firm believer (after talking all night to the technician) that so many of our children's day to day problems are a result of interrupted sleep patterns......I just wish I knew what the " fix " would be. Surgery is the " easy " one (for tonsils etc., blocked air ways) but as for restless legs?? He wouldn't tell me. I would imagine medication, and then there's that whole debate of need vs. side effects. It's only my opinion, but I certainly don't think it would hurt to ask. Hey how many times have you gone to the doctor and they have asked " and how does he/she sleep? " We always answer " fine " not realizing there is SO much more to that question. Now I say " what specifically are you looking for? " Then they can label what may be a sign of something else? I was always asked " how does Adam eat? " " Fine " would be my reply. Was it really? Should they have questioned me more?? Just some thoughts for you. As for age....there is no age limit for sleep studies. I think it depends on the child and the need. Many newborns are involved in those studies for SID and end up with monitors to wake them when they stop breathing, so there is " no " minimum age. Ask your doctor and let me know what happens. I can always use more info as well. Take care and if I haven't answered any of your questions, please feel free to write again. Debby Re: Re: Sleep Studies > Debby and others on this subject, > I am really interested in knowing more about sleep problems and sleep > studies. How old are children when they have sleep studies done? How many of > our RSS children have restless sleep? my child is 31/2 and has nightmares, > wakes often at night, talks in her sleep, thrashes around etc. > Mom to Destiny RSS 27lbs 35in > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 My son who is now 11 had the same night terrors when he was Destiny's age. They lasted for about a year. Every night, exactly one hour after he went to sleep, he would start crying really loud. Everything I tried to do made it worse and made it last longer. I finally realized that he was still asleep and would just plug my ears. Within 10 minutes, he would stop as long as I left him be. During that same time, I was going through a divorce from his dad. I attributed the night terrors to the emotional stress that Colby had to be going through. (This was really the only sign he showed of the divorce affecting him.) Just thought I would add my experience to the list. mom to Colby (RSS, 11 years old, 52 " , 56#) Re: Re: Sleep Studies Debby and others on this subject, I am really interested in knowing more about sleep problems and sleep studies. How old are children when they have sleep studies done? How many of our RSS children have restless sleep? my child is 31/2 and has nightmares, wakes often at night, talks in her sleep, thrashes around etc. Mom to Destiny RSS 27lbs 35in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 My son who is now 11 had the same night terrors when he was Destiny's age. They lasted for about a year. Every night, exactly one hour after he went to sleep, he would start crying really loud. Everything I tried to do made it worse and made it last longer. I finally realized that he was still asleep and would just plug my ears. Within 10 minutes, he would stop as long as I left him be. During that same time, I was going through a divorce from his dad. I attributed the night terrors to the emotional stress that Colby had to be going through. (This was really the only sign he showed of the divorce affecting him.) Just thought I would add my experience to the list. mom to Colby (RSS, 11 years old, 52 " , 56#) Re: Re: Sleep Studies Debby and others on this subject, I am really interested in knowing more about sleep problems and sleep studies. How old are children when they have sleep studies done? How many of our RSS children have restless sleep? my child is 31/2 and has nightmares, wakes often at night, talks in her sleep, thrashes around etc. Mom to Destiny RSS 27lbs 35in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 My son who is now 11 had the same night terrors when he was Destiny's age. They lasted for about a year. Every night, exactly one hour after he went to sleep, he would start crying really loud. Everything I tried to do made it worse and made it last longer. I finally realized that he was still asleep and would just plug my ears. Within 10 minutes, he would stop as long as I left him be. During that same time, I was going through a divorce from his dad. I attributed the night terrors to the emotional stress that Colby had to be going through. (This was really the only sign he showed of the divorce affecting him.) Just thought I would add my experience to the list. mom to Colby (RSS, 11 years old, 52 " , 56#) Re: Re: Sleep Studies Debby and others on this subject, I am really interested in knowing more about sleep problems and sleep studies. How old are children when they have sleep studies done? How many of our RSS children have restless sleep? my child is 31/2 and has nightmares, wakes often at night, talks in her sleep, thrashes around etc. Mom to Destiny RSS 27lbs 35in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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