Types Of Sleep Disorders:

• Breathing stops repeatedly during sleep, snoring, snorting, and gasping for breath
• Excessive daytime sleepiness, high blood pressure, morning headaches, personality changes, or rapid weight gain

Narcolepsy

• Unable to stay awake despite a good night's sleep; may experience sudden muscular weakness when emotionally charged, vivid nightmares or momentary paralysis upon falling asleep or awakening

Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome

• Often mistaken for insomnia, legs thrash or move during sleep; other symptoms include aching muscles upon awakening and crawling or restless sensations in the legs.

What Happens at the Sleep Lab?

First, you will fill out a history and a sleep study form. Then you will be escorted to a comfortable, private room where you are prepared for the overnight sleep study. As you fall asleep, your sleep patterns will be monitored for a minimum of six hours. Shower facilities are available for your convenience.

Insurance Coverage:

A sleep study at the Holzer Clinic Sleep Disorders lab is an accepted medical procedure and is covered by most third-party carriers. Holzer Clinic will assist in determining whether your insurance will cover these procedures.

Physician Referral:

A physician referral is required by most insurances for an overnight sleep evaluation. Your personal physician may refer you for a sleep study. For those individuals without a physician, you may contact our sleep disorders lab, and an appointment will be made for you. Your personal physician may also request an evaluation by our sleep specialist.

More information on the sleep lab is available on the Holzer Sleep Medicine Program web site.

Sleep Specialist:

Howard E Linder, MD, FCCP, DABSM

Sleep  Studies are available at the following locations:
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Holzer Clinic Sycamore 740-446-5244	Holzer Clinic Jackson 740-395-8865
Holzer Clinic Athens 740-592-5501	Holzer Clinic South Charleston 304-744-2300

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