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A member asked:
Have a sleep study tomorrow night can i sleep on my side ? ive been sleeping on my side my whole life
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Sleep study: You should be able to sleep on your side. The technician will answer all of your questions. Don't worry. Best of luck to you!
Answered 7/1/2014
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You can, but...: Sleep technicians are taught to encourage patients in the sleep lab to sleep on their backs, because sleep apnea tends to be at its worst on your back. In an individual who never sleeps on his back, finding sleep apnea when sleeping on the back is of questionable relevance. Bring this up with your sleep doctor so that the sleep technician can be alerted to your situation.
Answered 12/16/2015
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