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If you have trouble sleeping, we can help! Our Sleep Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the GOLD STANDARD for Sleep Centers.
RAMC is proud to offer our Board Certified Sleep Specialist Dr. Clint Bonebrake, along with specially trained nursing and polysomnography staff. And to provide you the best care possible, our Sleep Center is specially designed to accommodate one-on-one patient to technologist care.
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Why Sleep Matters
According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 to 70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders. Sleep disorders can significantly affect your health, making it difficult to perform your everyday tasks. Left untreated, sleep disorders increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, along with fatigue-related accidents and depression. It can also contribute to poor work, school and social performance. Good sleep is important to good health!
Read a real-life testimonial here.
There are many types of sleep disorders. One common sleep disorder is Sleep Apnea.
Below are two tests to help determine if you may have Sleep Apnea
What’s your snore score?
1. Are you a loud, habitual snorer?
2. Do you feel tired and groggy upon awakening?
3. Are you often sleepy during waking hours and/or can you fall asleep quickly?
4. Are you overweight and/or do you have a large neck?
5. Have you been observed to choke, gasp, or stop breathing during your sleep?
If you answer “yes” to two or more of these questions you may suffer from SLEEP APNEA.
STOP questionnaire
S – Do you Snore loudly?
T – Are you Tired or sleepy during the day?
O – Has anyone Observed you stop breathing during your sleep?
P – Do you have or are you being treated for high blood Pressure?
If you answer “yes” to any of these questions you may suffer from SLEEP APNEA.
Free Sleep Screening
If you think you might have a sleep disorder, reserve our sleep screening device to use at your home overnight. It records your breathing, heart rate and the oxygen levels in your blood. After returning the device we will provide you with a report of your possible risk. You must be at least 18 years old to reserve this device. It is easy to use and is a free service. To reserve a sleep screening device call our office at (608)768-6258.
To learn more about some common sleep disorders click on the links below
• Sleep Apnea
• Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
• Narcolepsy
If you feel you are having problems sleeping call our Sleep Medicine Clinic at (608) 768-6258 for an appointment, no referral is necessary.
If you are scheduled for a sleep study click on the links to learn more
• How to prepare for your sleep study
• What to expect during your sleep study
• What to expect after your sleep study
Links to helpful information about sleep disorders:
www.sleepfoundation.org
www.sleepapnea.org
www.sleepeducation.com
You are not alone! In a recent study 7 out of 10 people say they experience frequent sleep problems. With the proper diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders you can get a good night’s sleep!
If you are having trouble sleeping, call RAMC's Sleep Medicine Department for an appointment.
No referral is needed
(608)768-6258