What can sleep study reveal?

[lynnbrook177]

Hi,

My GP has ordered a sleep study because I've complained of fatigue.  Doctors look at me with 'that look' because nothing has shown on tests so far, and I have had many tests! Yet, I continue to slowly get stronger symptoms.  The most recent is head pressure and pain on the top of my head, especially when I awaken. I can get extremely foggy feeling. Sometimes the pressure gets better after I am up, but often, neck pain, fatigue and fogginess follow throughout the day. Fatigue is a real issue lately. Sometimes walking up stairs feels so laboured. Concentrating is difficult! Strangely, I don't have chiari headaches, just neck and upper back pain, and fog, ringing ears, fullness in ears etc. My question is: will a sleep study show csf or blood flow issues? I think there is a flow problem that, so far, has not been detected on 3-4 MRI's in the past seven years! (I also have chronic pan sinusitis with no breathing problems or allergies). I have an 11mm herniation.

Thanks for your input!

[AnnieBrooke]

It might show a number of awakenings in the night.  You do sound like someone who is not getting enough sleep.

[jsycz]

ENT Consult then pain management consult. Sleep apnea may be contributing. Sleep study will NOT show CSF or blood flow issues. As for the pain, maybe fibromyalgia or Myofascial Pain Syndrome? just an idea.

[jsycz]

Actually, I would lead towards Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

[jsycz]

if the sleep study is negative, Definately go to pain management.