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2 sleep studies and mlst. 1st study indicates 3.1% n3, 2nd study indicates 1.8% n3. mlst results were 6.7 min sleep latency and 1 rem cycle. what could be causing me to not achieve n3 sleep?

Q: 2 sleep studies and mlst. 1st study indicates 3.1% n3, 2nd study indicates 1.8% n3. mlst results were 6.7 min sleep latency and 1 rem cycle. what could be causing me to not achieve n3 sleep?

: You may have a sleep disorder or condition associated with change in sleep quality. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available to review the actual study. Watch for daytime sleepiness and snoring. More details would be helpful.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

You may have a sleep disorder or condition associated with change in sleep quality. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available to review the actual study. Watch for daytime sleepiness and snoring. More details would be helpful.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/2/2021

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A member asked:

2 sleep studies and mlst. 1st study indicates 3.1% n3, 2nd study indicates 1.8% n3. mlst results were 6.7 min sleep latency and 1 rem cycle. what could be causing me to not achieve n3 sleep?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

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