Doctors Answers (3)
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You are unable to decide when you need a sleep study. The reason you are unable to make the decision is that a sleep study, like most medical testing, is ordered to determine if a medical issue is present or absent. You should discuss your'sleep issues with your doctor who may find that you do not need a sleep study, but if you do, then specific instructions to the sleep lab are necessary to customize your study based on the suspected sleep disorder.
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The best way is to talk to a doctor or medical provider. Most physicians can recognize the disorder and order a study.
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If you define more specifically the problem that you are having, then it could be determined if a sleep study is necessary to confirm a diagnosis.