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As a chronic migraine sufferer, my doctor referred me to La Clef du Sommeil for an assessment. I was greeted with kindness and courtesy. When I met the technicians (respiratory therapists), I immediately felt understood and confident about my situation. Their patience with me was exemplary. Despite my great difficulty in adapting to wearing a mask, I was always greeted with a smile, because their only concern was my well-being and comfort. Since then, I’ve almost stopped taking Triptan, and for me, that’s quite a success.
I recommend La Clef du Sommeil to anyone with sleep-related problems.
Marie
Following my doctor’s diagnosis that I had a sleep apnea problem, he referred me to your clinic. During my first visit, I was pleasantly surprised by the time you devoted to me, your professionalism and your willingness to help me improve my quality of life.
I was more or less aware of the symptoms, but following your questions I really realized that I had a big problem and that my quality of life had diminished a lot over the last few years.
Now I use a device. At first, I had difficulty, which was normal, but now, after 3 months of use, I’m starting to see the benefits, and so is my wife. I can tell you that I can’t tell you too much during the follow-ups, because with my device’s memory card, Évelyne tells you everything. Surprisingly…
I’d like to stress that now that I know, I’m not ashamed to talk about it, I sleep well and so does the world around me. If you ever have patients who are septic, you can give them my coordinates, and I’ll be happy to talk to them as people have done for me… Thank you!
Éric
I’ve always been what you’d call a “good snorer”, but as I entered my fifties, the phenomenon amplified to the point where my spouse was forced to leave the “conjugal” bedroom for quieter climes.
In recent years, I began to experience more acute symptoms such as chronic fatigue (waking up in the morning with a feeling of not being rested), the need for afternoon naps, loss of alertness at the wheel and even memory difficulties.
After discussing it with my family doctor, I underwent tests for my heart and lungs, as well as the sleep apnea test, all in hospital.
I was finally diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. To obtain the appropriate treatment, I first had to see a pneumologist, and it was at this stage that I realized how overburdened the Quebec healthcare system was.
After six months on a waiting list, my doctor suggested I go to a private clinic, and that’s how I discovered the “Clef du Sommeil”.
Surprisingly, I got an appointment the very next week (May 2010). I immediately felt at ease with the clinic’s professionals and decided to repeat the apnea test in the on-site laboratory to validate the results obtained during the first test.
This new test confirmed the diagnosis of severe apnea, and I was able to quickly obtain the CPAP my condition required. The more precise results of the 2nd test made it possible to calibrate the CPAP to my specific needs.
I got the device at the beginning of July. I have to say that adjusting to sleeping plugged in wasn’t an overnight process. The first few nights were not very successful; I couldn’t tolerate the machine for more than an hour or two. I’d say the adaptation took place gradually, over a period of six to eight weeks, before I felt perfectly at ease and slept comfortably.
Once I got used to it, I quickly noticed a steady improvement in my condition. The feeling of chronic fatigue disappeared after three or four months. I no longer need to take a nap, and I’m no longer a danger on the road. My memory has even improved.
In short, I can testify to the quality of the services I have received at “La Clef du Sommeil” and the tangible results I have seen in improving my physical condition and quality of life since I started using CPAP.
I’d like to thank Évelyne and her team for the attention they paid to my case and for the quality of their intervention.
Marcel
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