Our sleep lab has been accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 2015 and is the only accredited lab in the Southlake/Grapevine/North Fort Worth area. 

Sleep Disorders

What are sleep disorders?

Sleep disorder describes any condition that impacts the way you sleep and your sleep habits. Sleep disorders are linked with multiple medical issues, diagnosis and treatment are critical to your overall health.

At Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic, the medical team diagnoses and treats a variety of common sleep disorders including:

• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Sleep-disordered breathing (such as sleep apnea)
• Sleepwalking
• Nocturnal seizures
• Restless leg syndrome
• REM behavior sleep disorder
• Periodic limb movement disorder
• Circadian Rhythm Disorder

The providers also treat sleep disruption that’s common with shift work for those who work irregular hours and can’t regulate their sleep patterns. 

How are sleep disorders diagnosed?

There are several different techniques that the Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic medical team uses to confirm the underlying cause of sleep disruption. To diagnose a variety of sleep disorders, the providers take time to review your personal and family medical history, your lifestyle, and other factors that influence sleep. 

Your sleep disorder specialist may suggest keeping a diary of your daytime and nighttime habits, noting periods when you feel sleepy, or are experiencing episodes of waking during the night.

Testing your provider may recommend:

• Nocturnal Polysomnogram (NPSG)
  • • An overnight sleep study (polysomnogram) is a standard type of test for diagnosing a sleep disorder. A study involves sleeping in the clinic while technicians monitor your body’s activity throughout the night, including movements, brain activity, heart rate, breathing patterns, oxygen, etc.
• Home Sleep Study (HST)
  • • A one-night test conducted at home with equipment provided by the clinic to help detect the presence of sleep apnea. While an in-lab polysomnogram study is the gold standard in diagnosing sleep disorders, a home sleep study can be used in the event that your insurance does not cover a polysomnogram study. However, its diagnosis capablities are fairly limited.
• Positive Airway Pressure Polysomnogram (PAP Titration)
  • • A standard polysomnogram with the addition of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP). These will be administered and adjusted during the study to find optimal treatment pressure(s) to eliminate obstructive or central sleep disorded breathing.
• Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)
  • • A full-day test that involves scheduled naps and several breaks to measure how quickly you can fall asleep during the day. This test helps diagnose conditions like hypersomnia and narcolepsy.
• Maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT)
  • • A full-day test that measures how alert you are throughout the day after you start treatment for a sleep disorder to assess how well your therapy is working. 

How are sleep disorders treated?

The team at Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic works closely with you to improve your routine sleep habits through lifestyle and dietary changes. You may also benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy to help you reduce anxiety and stress to make it easier for you to sleep.

Because multiple factors contribute to sleep disorders, the Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic medical team customizes your care plan to your specific needs. They continue to monitor your overall health and ability to get good quality sleep over time to prevent additional health complications. 

To schedule a consultation at Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic to discuss a sleep disorder, call the office to book an appointment today.

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