What kind of doctor would refer u to have a sleep study?? Do you know what type of “ologist”?

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1. Sheena says:

   November 29, 2009 at 8:36 am

   Any doctor can refer you to have a sleep study done, but they must first have a reason. (i.e. you snore so bad it interrupts sleep, you cannot sleep, you have fibromyalgia, fall asleepr during day, stop breathing at random times during sleep)
   I’m getting one done this monday night to check for sleep apnea.
2. clwg1953@sbcglobal.net says:

   November 29, 2009 at 8:36 am

   Could be neurologist! Or, your regular MD can do it as well!
3. Lisa J says:

   November 29, 2009 at 8:36 am

   They are simple called ‘sleep experts’ Except when you look that up, you’ll find people selling matresses!

   They would almost definately be psychologists. Maybe some psychiatrists.

   You may be able to see a neurologist, but it is very difficult to find one.

   It’s mostly in the field of psychology.

   There are sleep disorder clinics, where they do research, and can watch you through the night.

   They are also called Sleep Disorder Centres, but when you look for some of those be careful about what they may be selling you.

   UK
   http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthproblems/sleepproblems/sleepingwell.aspx

   USA, others
   http://www.sleepnet.com/slplabs.htm
4. tsoto_soto says:

   November 29, 2009 at 8:36 am

   Your regular doctor can refer you to a sleep center.
   Here’s a list of ones by state
   http://www.sleepcenters.org/
5. hotdogsarefree says:

   November 29, 2009 at 8:36 am

   /u need to go see / a allergist . pulmonary / Dr / why i say that / i have sleep apnea /and that is what my Dr treats for also