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Does New Doctor Need to Know I Tape My Mouth? - TiredOne789 - 08-04-2024
I have an in-person appointment soon with a newish sleep doctor (I had 2 previous Zoom meetings) and am debating whether to tell him I’ve been mouth-taping for more than 10 years. I have nearly zero leaks thanks to taping. My now retired, old doctor knew about the tape but didn’t care.
Does the new doctor really need to know? He mentioned doing a sleep study but didn’t push it.
Other people’s experiences and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Tired One, sometimes
RE: Does New Doctor Need to Know I Tape My Mouth? - Crimson Nape - 08-04-2024
I would ask myself, "Would telling him affect my diagnosis or treatment?". . . I don't think so. Basically, there are 2 types of doctors. One who likes a patient that is proactive with their health, and the other sees it as an assault to their superior intellectual knowledge. Find out which one you are playing with first.
- Red
RE: Does New Doctor Need to Know I Tape My Mouth? - Nightynite - 08-04-2024
It doesn’t accomplish anything telling him you use mouth tape. It only uses up time your Dr. allows per patient.
RE: Does New Doctor Need to Know I Tape My Mouth? - TiredOne789 - 08-04-2024
Thank you for the excellent advice that can apply to sleep doctors and all doctors.