Sleep Apnea Screenings? (a.k.a. Schneider)
 

Hey everyone,

Was looking at Schneider's hiring site and they listed a sleep apnea screening. Anybody been through it, know what is involved?
Thanks in advance!

-Dawg

Everyone should read this about the sleep apnea issue.
http://www.ooida.com/IssuesActions/R...nea_100214.pdf

Darel how you doing lately ?

I know that this is an old thread, and that the original poster has probably long since gone, but it's still a relevant issue.
As I've come to the mid-century mark in my life journey, I've discovered a few things.
When I was doing the health-check thing with one of the companies I worked for, we were required to do "apnea screenings". The nurse practitioner measured the circumference of our necks, stating that this was a reliable way for them to tell if we suffered from apnea. I was told that I had the "skinniest neck" he had ever seen. Okay, am I supposed to be flattered by that?? lol
Anyway- I thought that was somewhat arbitrary, at best, considering that the circumference of a person's neck didn't necessarily correlate to his/her tendency toward apnea. I mean, what if a person simply had a fat neck?
In researching many different health issues, I've discovered that iron-overload has been definitively linked to many health issues. I only post to suggest that those looking for answers check into the symptoms of "iron overload" for themselves. It's been linked DIRECTLY to diabetes, which is a major concern for those of us who are still driving.
Wouldn't it be amazing to discover that apnea was a mere symptom--something that could be handled with lifestyle modifications? :)

The standard check for sleep apnea seems to be to check neck circumference and snoring trends. people that snore and or have excess fat weight on their necks seem to be most prone to sleep apnea. The a sleep study is ordered. I think cpap machines are way over sold. However I get the feeling that some companies are going way far with this and actually making money off of their drivers sleep apnea.
If you snore and do not wake up rested or with a headache, I would look into it. That is what my doctor told me. Some have told me getting the machine was the best thing they have done in a long time and has greatly improved their quality of live. The less common causes for sleep apnea can be related to throat issues. If you do not want a carrier to require you to buy a cpap machine, tell them you do not snore.

Excellent point, One.. I agree, that Cpap machines are over-sold. With all the technology and advancements our "science" has given us, seems like they'd have come up with something better than a mold-harboring, forced air machine for a life-threatening condition like apnea.
My ex-husband got a Cpap machine and, right off the bat, lost 20 pounds. For some, it really IS life changing--but I don't think it's fair that companies get to use it as a screening tool.
Thanks for the wisdom, One.
Jewels