• Millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders and wakefulness.

• The average sleep requirements for adults range between 7.5 to 8.5 uninterrupted hours each night.

• Millions suffer from sleep apnea and many go undiagnosed.

• Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with hypertension, diabetes mellitus and may predispose to weight gain. Sleep apnea is also associated with car crashes.

• Insomnia is the most commonly reported sleep problem.

• Narcolepsy Restless leg syndrome (RLS) are sleep related disorders which affect 10% of Americans.

 

Common Sleep Complaints

• Unable to fall asleep and once I have it becomes difficult to stay asleep.

• Snoring that causes me to lose my breath while sleeping.

• Excessive daytime sleepiness despite at least 7 hours sleep the previous night.

• Creepy crawly feelings in my legs.

• Early morning arousal.

• Can't fall asleep until early morning but can sleep until noon.

 

TwinkleScape Sleep Disorders Center And Laboratory (2 Bed Sleep Lab)

Here we provide trained personnel with state of the art diagnostic equipment. Not only do we assure a rapid turn around time for the results of your sleep study but also easy access to a board certified sleep specialist to provide a more thorough evaluation and treatment options for your sleep disorder.

 

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of a sleep disorder involves an overnight sleep study called polysomnogram. The polysomnogram is conducted in a quiet , comfortable bedroom designed to make you feel at home .With the help of a few electrodes we can diagnose problems with your sleep and breathing without any pain or discomfort all in a relaxing environment.

 

Treatment

Treatment of your sleep disorder may involve use of equipment such as  CPAP (continuous positive airway therapy) which is a machine designed to keep your airway open during sleep in cases of sleep apnea. Other sleep disorders may be treated with medication and behavior therapy. A consultation with a sleep specialist will help determine the best method of diagnosis and treatment.

 

Take the Epworth Sleep Quiz:  www.awakeinamerica.org/Epworth/index.html

To determine if you  may need a sleep study or see a sleep specialist. If  you  score 11 and snore, you may have obstructive sleep apnea.

 

If you find yourself experiencing any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with your primary care provider (physician) in order to obtain a referral to see a sleep specialist.

 

Is This You?

• Disruptive Snoring

• Unable to get to sleep or stay asleep

• Excessive Daytime Sleeping

• Difficulty Loosing Weight

 

Business Location:

900 S. Lombard Street, Suite 200

Clayton, NC 27520

Phone   919-359-2030

Fax       919-550-7663 / 1-866-554-3315

Email     twinklescape@yahoo.com