Greetings and a question [Montreal area doctor?]
New to CPAP here. First off, thanks to all of you who have contributed to the site and offer so much information and help.
I am writing from Quebec, Canada. I was curious if there were any other members from the Montreal area, and if so, if anyone has recommendations for a sleep doc.
Cheers!
RE: Greetings and a question
There certainly are members from Québec, and I think several from the Montréal area.
I don't recall if they would particularly recommend their own doctors, though.
Apnea Board Monitors are members who help oversee the smooth functioning of the Board. They are also members of the Advisory Committee which helps shape Apnea Board's rules & policies. Membership in the Advisory Members group does not imply medical expertise or qualification for advising Sleep Apnea patients concerning their treatment.
RE: Greetings and a question [Montreal area doctor?]
(10-19-2018, 01:27 PM)NiteNite Wrote: New to CPAP here. First off, thanks to all of you who have contributed to the site and offer so much information and help.
I am writing from Quebec, Canada. I was curious if there were any other members from the Montreal area, and if so, if anyone has recommendations for a sleep doc.
Cheers!
I'm from Ontario. Hi. You can check websites like ratemyMD or similar. Your GP could make a recommendation for you.
InToronto, where I am, some of the bigger better hospitals have sleep labs. I might try that next time. I don't like my sleep doctor or his behaviour, but it doesn't matter much to me as I have straightforward sleep apnea.
BTW when you get to buying equipment, I believe online prices are about half of Quebec DME prices. So check back here if you need equipment.
10-20-2018, 09:45 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-20-2018, 09:47 AM by NiteNite.)
RE: Greetings and a question [Montreal area doctor?]
Hi Cpapian. Ideally, I'd like to find a doc who is open to looking at data. But it won't be the end of the world if I can't find such a rare creature. As you suggest, I'll go by ratemymd in the absence of a recommendation. My case seems fairly straightforward, though I want to get a full PSG in lab. I'll have to wait for that and go through the public health care system, as I maxed out my insurance with the at home PSG and the titration.
I've gotten a data capable machine online. Indeed, as you said, much more expensive from the local sleep lab.
RE: Greetings and a question [Montreal area doctor?]
NiteNite:
Hi! I am from the Montreal area (south shore). My opinion is if you want to pay & go to the private sector there are places like Biron Laboratories.$$$ or check with big hospitals with a sleep clinic (6 months/ 1- year wait). My GP sent me to a DME for a home test, then was asked for a titration. From the GP to the final prescription it took 6 months. Bought the equipment ($2000.) explained to me which buttons to push, asked when I would like to see them again(3/6/ or 12 months) & to call if I needed anything. Never heard from them since(9 months). They can't even change settings without your GP authorization! You live here so you know how slow the system is! 
I, like you, am a newbie here. What I did & would recommend is to download SleepyHead, gather a few nights of data, read how to organize & post your charts & ask whatever you want to know. Some people here are very knowledgeable, they'll advise and guide you as long as you need.
The 3 words for good results: positive, perseverance, patience. Unlike most SD or Respiratory Therapist who only want you to have <5AHI, advisers here wants to know how you feel physically which is the point of that permanent exercise. Personally, coming here is the best choice I've made! From 41 AHI 10 months ago, I'm down at around<1 AHI & feeling great. Can't beat that! Wish I could help you more.
 snorybob.
RE: Greetings and a question [Montreal area doctor?]
(10-20-2018, 10:31 AM)snorybob Wrote: NiteNite:
Hi! I am from the Montreal area (south shore). My opinion is if you want to pay & go to the private sector there are places like Biron Laboratories.$$$ or check with big hospitals with a sleep clinic (6 months/ 1- year wait). My GP sent me to a DME for a home test, then was asked for a titration. From the GP to the final prescription it took 6 months. Bought the equipment ($2000.) explained to me which buttons to push, asked when I would like to see them again(3/6/ or 12 months) & to call if I needed anything. Never heard from them since(9 months). They can't even change settings without your GP authorization! You live here so you know how slow the system is!
I, like you, am a newbie here. What I did & would recommend is to download SleepyHead, gather a few nights of data, read how to organize & post your charts & ask whatever you want to know. Some people here are very knowledgeable, they'll advise and guide you as long as you need.
The 3 words for good results: positive, perseverance, patience. Unlike most SD or Respiratory Therapist who only want you to have <5AHI, advisers here wants to know how you feel physically which is the point of that permanent exercise. Personally, coming here is the best choice I've made! From 41 AHI 10 months ago, I'm down at around<1 AHI & feeling great. Can't beat that! Wish I could help you more.
snorybob. Thank you all for your responses :-)
It's ridiculous to lock people out of their machines. I've been lurking around here for a while, and the fact that people were saying it could happen was a major reason I wanted to buy my own equipment online.
After my home PSG with Biron, the results were sent to my doctor's office...and sat there. No one called me to say I needed a titration...We as patients are our own best advocates. Experience has taught me this (and not only in the realm of sleep apnea), as it has for many others, I am sure.
And I completely agree, snorybob, how you feel should always be considered.
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