Sleep clinic in Chiang Mai. Has anyone been for a sleepover?

[bamboozled]

I know of the one at Bangkok hospital but not any others. I recall reading it was about 15k. Does anyone have any feet-on-the-ground experience with this clinic? It's a good amount of cash to invest and totally worth it if they find something. It would be nice to hear some feedback from someone that's been!

 

Cheers, Bam

[fangless]

10 hours ago, bamboozled said:

Does anyone have any feet-on-the-ground experience with this clinic?

Should it not be "Back on a mattress" experience?

[jimmym40]

Not absolutely sure, but I think RAM also has the sleep studies.

[bamboozled]

2 hours ago, jimmym40 said:

Not absolutely sure, but I think RAM also has the sleep studies.

I will check that, thanks. I think I have looked in the past and came up with nothing. Or it could have been the price that I couldn't come up with whereas Bangkok Hospital I somewhere found that 15k figure. I'm trying to convince myself to do it but even though my sleep is a mess, no one likes going to the doctor!

[Sparkles]

I went through this issue some 3-4 years ago.  I priced all hospitals, including the mentioned ones, but was told by my GP that I could it be done far cheaper, opposite her clinic on Hang Dong Rd, the strangely named Geriatric Hospital which is staffed with Doctors that also practice at other hospitals Sirphat etc. You don't have, as an expat to be a "Geriatric"

 

I can't remember the cost as I no longer have the receipt but it was way below the private hospitals and being 75 at the time with pre existing conditions was not covered by insurance.

 

They have 4 sleep test rooms monitored the whole time in another room. I had to book ahead, but  only had to wait a week. In at 5pm out 7am next morning, pleasant nurses  and follow up by visiting specialist few days later. The rooms were comfortable and even a sleeping couch for my wife

 

Unless you are fairly fluent in Thai not much English is spoken so best  to get some help for price and other details.

 

I now have a CPAP bedside and use it every night. My readings from the test were on the critical side, so not something to put off. PM me if you have any other questions

[bamboozled]

1 hour ago, Sparkles said:

I went through this issue some 3-4 years ago.  I priced all hospitals, including the mentioned ones, but was told by my GP that I could it be done far cheaper, opposite her clinic on Hang Dong Rd, the strangely named Geriatric Hospital which is staffed with Doctors that also practice at other hospitals Sirphat etc. You don't have, as an expat to be a "Geriatric"

 

I can't remember the cost as I no longer have the receipt but it was way below the private hospitals and being 75 at the time with pre existing conditions was not covered by insurance.

 

They have 4 sleep test rooms monitored the whole time in another room. I had to book ahead, but  only had to wait a week. In at 5pm out 7am next morning, pleasant nurses  and follow up by visiting specialist few days later. The rooms were comfortable and even a sleeping couch for my wife

 

Unless you are fairly fluent in Thai not much English is spoken so best  to get some help for price and other details.

 

I now have a CPAP bedside and use it every night. My readings from the test were on the critical side, so not something to put off. PM me if you have any other questions

That is super news, Sparkles, thank you. I know who you're talking about...the HCMC clinic with the Indian/Thai doctor, I do believe. I have been to see her a couple times and she had mentioned a sleep study, as well, but we tested some other things first (I had low B-12) and then I dropped the ball (the B-12 did not "cure" me). I'm assuming you are feeling more rested? I'm quite thin and in pretty good shape at 53 and my wife doesn't complain about me snoring particularly. I do have a pretty good deviated septum, however, which is perhaps causing me some breathing issues when sleeping. If not that, then it must be anxiety/stress/etc... I will have my wife give them a call..... THis is very welcome news....much appreciated. By the way, were you able to sleep during the study? That is one thing that has been holding me back. I am such a crummy sleep, I can just imagine not getting a wink in that place and thus the 500 bucks would be a waste. A price tag at half that would certainly be easier to swallow. I'll let you know!

[RafPinto]

I booked a family room with:

Lucky, Noi, Nina, Joy, NukNuk.

Still waiting for some girls to answer.

[Sparkles]

19 hours ago, bamboozled said:

That is super news, Sparkles, thank you. I know who you're talking about...the HCMC clinic with the Indian/Thai doctor, I do believe. I have been to see her a couple times and she had mentioned a sleep study, as well, but we tested some other things first (I had low B-12) and then I dropped the ball (the B-12 did not "cure" me). I'm assuming you are feeling more rested? I'm quite thin and in pretty good shape at 53 and my wife doesn't complain about me snoring particularly. I do have a pretty good deviated septum, however, which is perhaps causing me some breathing issues when sleeping. If not that, then it must be anxiety/stress/etc... I will have my wife give them a call..... THis is very welcome news....much appreciated. By the way, were you able to sleep during the study? That is one thing that has been holding me back. I am such a crummy sleep, I can just imagine not getting a wink in that place and thus the 500 bucks would be a waste. A price tag at half that would certainly be easier to swallow. I'll let you know!

The sleep over test for Sleep Apnia and  usual result of use of a CPAP which can help with fatigue varies from person to person and I have never snored. Results showed one hour I stopped breathing normally 56 times

 

My fatigue has not improved greatly but I have other underlying conditions and have suffered from insomnia for years. Important you talk to a Dr prior and post test. The Sleep Specialist will have you booked in for a follow up with results if you go ahead.

 

CPAP machines are quite expensive. Companies like Lazada are better priced but you may choose to buy the one, should you need one, they offer at the hospital. Masks vary I tried 3 before I found the most comfortable for me, bought online with Lazada.

 

Doctor Morgan at HCMC is Thai with excellent English. I've been with her since day 1 which is probably some 12 years now.

 

Re did I sleep ? you will be wired up from head to toe and have to sleep on your back .I did get around 5 hours sleep with the aid of a sleeping tablet which they approved. 

 

Best advice I can give ,hope it helps. My best friend in Australia took a test which showed he actually stopped breathing for a full 2 minutes at one stage .They didn't let him go home without a CPAP machine 

[bamboozled]

8 hours ago, Sparkles said:

The sleep over test for Sleep Apnia and  usual result of use of a CPAP which can help with fatigue varies from person to person and I have never snored. Results showed one hour I stopped breathing normally 56 times

 

My fatigue has not improved greatly but I have other underlying conditions and have suffered from insomnia for years. Important you talk to a Dr prior and post test. The Sleep Specialist will have you booked in for a follow up with results if you go ahead.

 

CPAP machines are quite expensive. Companies like Lazada are better priced but you may choose to buy the one, should you need one, they offer at the hospital. Masks vary I tried 3 before I found the most comfortable for me, bought online with Lazada.

 

Doctor Morgan at HCMC is Thai with excellent English. I've been with her since day 1 which is probably some 12 years now.

 

Re did I sleep ? you will be wired up from head to toe and have to sleep on your back .I did get around 5 hours sleep with the aid of a sleeping tablet which they approved. 

 

Best advice I can give ,hope it helps. My best friend in Australia took a test which showed he actually stopped breathing for a full 2 minutes at one stage .They didn't let him go home without a CPAP machine 

Very helpful and informative additional info, thank you much. Interesting it's ok with a sleeping pill, and good to hear that, too. It sounds like you did not get/are not getting much benefit from the machine. I hope you have results showing that the machine is doing what it is supposed to be doing. Well, I'm sure you are covering your bases. I'm very glad to have this info. Best of luck with the fatigue... It's one of those rather nondescript phenomena...what does it mean to be fatigued and how much fatigue is normal for John Smith? That makes it easy to kick the can down the road another day and just try to ignore it. Come to think of it, that reminds me I did not call that hospital today!

 

Thank you!