GP or Sleep Doc?

[holden4th]

Even with my sleep study in hand, my GP refused to write me a prescription for anything because he doesn't have the proper training and insurance wouldn't cover a prescription written by him.

Mine was the opposite.

I needed a prescription for APAP instead of CPAP. After talking with him for a while he acknowledged that I seemed to know a lot more about how OSA is treated and happily wrote a script, including the pressure range I suggested. Of course, this range came from advice on this forum. I love my GP, he listens and is able to quietly redirect me from my self diagnoses.

[green wings]

Ally, if there's a sleep apnea support group in your area (AWAKE or another one), you could call the group's contact person and ask them about good sleep specialists in your area.

I haven't done this for sleep apnea, but I've had good success with this method for finding specialists for other problems.

Good Morning... just wondering who most people see to help manage their therapy,
Sleep Specialist
Other Specialist
Primary Care Physician/ General Physician

I ask because it was never suggested after my sleep study that I consult with a specialist, and although I love my GP, this isn't her specialty.

Thanks!