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I'm in a sleep apnea pickle.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by UKwildcatfan, Feb 18, 2017.

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  1. Feb 18, 2017 #1
    UKwildcatfan

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    I went to 4 different clinics to try and get a physical to at least obtain my permit and they all want a sleep study. I have no insurance and cannot afford this crap. I am overweight, but I used to work at a rest area and I have saw 600 pound truckers before. I'm starting to think this is just a big money racket. People drove trucks for a long time without this hassle. I guess I will just bust my back in a factory for 8.25 an hour for the rest of my life cause trucking is too hard to get into now a days. I don't want to give up, but ####.
     
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  3. Feb 18, 2017 #2
    Lonesome

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    I was "forced" into a sleep apnea test a few years ago. Took it, and found out I didn't have it. IIRC, it was about $1200.00 that the clinic worked out a payment plan on.

    Good Luck!
     
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  4. Feb 18, 2017 #3
    pattyj

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    How come you're not on an insurance plan at that factory?
     
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  5. Feb 18, 2017 #4
    Gunner75

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    If you search around there are programs where the study can be done at a reduced cost of you can show the financial need. I had one done in 07, cost to me was 1300. And I made payments. So, yeah it can be done
     
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  7. Feb 18, 2017 #5
    CSDixon

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    You can still drive with SA. Will have to wear PAP machine when you sleep though. Could save your life.
     
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  8. Feb 18, 2017 #6
    UKwildcatfan

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    I am, I tried to get a sleep study approved, but my insurance deemed it not necessary.
     
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  9. Feb 18, 2017 #7
    UKwildcatfan

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    I don't have a pap machine.
     
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  10. Feb 18, 2017 #8
    Chinatown

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    www.rpmhst.com has cheap supplies.
    Do whatever you have to do; just get out of that factory.
     
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  11. Feb 18, 2017 #9
    pattyj

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    That's messed up.
     
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  12. Feb 18, 2017 #10
    Bakerman

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    Or, you could take that 12-1300 dollars and get into some kind of fitness plan. ya think?
     
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