Fixing bad snoring

[Lucky Pierre]

Hey everyone, I am a snorer and have been told I have mild sleep apnea. I've also been advised that I could go for surgery, but first take other steps (i.e. lose 10-15 lbs., avoid alcohol if it's within three hours of my anticipated time of sleeping, get regular excersise, etc.

I have done all of that but my snoring is still quite bothersome to my wife.

Has anyone here had the surgeries and if so, can you provide any feedback?

Thanks.

 

[Aardvark154]

I don't know whether this treatment is yet available in North America but take a look at this article from the Daily Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...ing-rattle-bed-Now-hes-cured-radio-waves.html

Here is another that I know is available here.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...tacks-spray-insulin-help-beat-depression.html

 

[landscaper]

bucket of water poured into open mouth works

large corks

 

[spankingman]

Go for a SLEEP DISORDER TEST.Its done overnight and you would be SURPRISED at the results.Apnea is the stoppage of breathing during sleep,you sometimes wake up choking as ifg you are drowning.I now have a CPAP machine and it works out great.Not the most romantic thing in the world but when you are both sleeping who cares about romance!!!!!!!

Regis Philbin has SA and uses a CPAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lucky Pierre]

Go for a SLEEP DISORDER TEST.Its done overnight and you would be SURPRISED at the results.Apnea is the stoppage of breathing during sleep,you sometimes wake up choking as ifg you are drowning.I now have a CPAP machine and it works out great.Not the most romantic thing in the world but when you are both sleeping who cares about romance!!!!!!!

Regis Philbin has SA and uses a CPAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the advice. I've already done this, which was when they detected the mild sleep apnea and made their suggestions. They didn't feel I needed surgery or a CPAP, but the snoring continues to bother the Mrs. I spoke with my Dr. who arranged for me to see an Ear Nose Throat Specialist. He echoed the sleep clinic's assesment. He said I could I could have surgery, but that he didn't think I should do that without continuing to work on weight, exercise, etc. But alas, the wife is still being awoken by my snoring, so I am considering the surgery option (or other options). The breaterite strips have no effect, so I'm not sure what else to do.

Has anyone had the surgery and if so, how has it worked.

And spankingman, is the CPAP loud? Is it expensive or is it covered thru OHIP?

 

[HG Hunter]

If you have nasal breathing problems, you will automatically switch to using your mouth and this can also contribute to the snoring problem.
There is a product called Neti-Pot. You can get it or a similar variety in most pharmacies. It's like a mini tea pot that you fill with warm to hot water and mix in a saline solution then pour it through your nostrils. It goes in one side and flows out the other. As long as your sinuses aren't all blocked up. Then you just blow out all the lossened up blockages and you're breathing like new again. If you've been blocked up for a while, it may take a few treatments before you start to see results. This has proven to be the best sinus clearer for me. It allows me to breath well for long enough that we are both sound asleep before any snoring kicks in, and often there is no snoring at all.
This is a very inexpensive solution and it only takes a few minutes to administer. After the initial cleaning, I only use it on a maintenance basis - a couple of times a week. I know it sounds gross and the first few attempts risk being a bit messy. Just make sure you do it over a big sink.

 

[james t kirk]

ear plugs.

The compressable foam type.

You could be standing beside a pile driver and you barely hear it.

 

[MarkII]

There are some Dentists who will build you a mouth piece that brings the lower jaw forward when you're sleeping which eliminates snoring.

I have one and works perfectly.

 

[HafDun]

A couple has a dog that snores. Annoyed because she can't sleep, the wife goes to the vet to see if he can help.

The vet tells the woman to tie a ribbon around the dog's testicles, and he will stop snoring.

'Yeah right!' she says.

A few minutes after going to bed, the dog begins snoring, as usual. The wife tosses and turns, unable to sleep. Muttering to herself, she goes to the closet and grabs a piece of red ribbon and ties it carefully around the dog's testicles.

Sure enough, the dog stops snoring. The woman is amazed...

Later that night, her husband returns home drunk from being out drinking with his buddies. He climbs into bed, falls asleep and immediately begins snoring loudly.

The woman decides maybe the ribbon might work on him. So, she goes to the closet again, grabs a piece of blue ribbon and ties it around her husband's testicles.
Amazingly, it also works on him!

The woman sleeps soundly. The husband wakes from his drunken stupor and stumbles into the bathroom. As he stands in front of the toilet, he glances in the mirror and sees a blue ribbon attached to his privates.

He is very confused, and as he walks back into the bedroom, he sees the red ribbon attached to his dog's testicles. He shakes his head and looks at the dog and whispers,

'I don't know where we were ... Or what we did ....

But, by God we took FIRST and SECOND place!

 

[spankingman]

Thanks for the advice. I've already done this, which was when they detected the mild sleep apnea and made their suggestions. They didn't feel I needed surgery or a CPAP, but the snoring continues to bother the Mrs. I spoke with my Dr. who arranged for me to see an Ear Nose Throat Specialist. He echoed the sleep clinic's assesment. He said I could I could have surgery, but that he didn't think I should do that without continuing to work on weight, exercise, etc. But alas, the wife is still being awoken by my snoring, so I am considering the surgery option (or other options). The breaterite strips have no effect, so I'm not sure what else to do.

Has anyone had the surgery and if so, how has it worked.

And spankingman, is the CPAP loud? Is it expensive or is it covered thru OHIP?

Its about 1,000.00 Govt pays 80% Its not loud but a steady mild hum ..It takes about a month to get used to it.The hardest part is keeping your mouth closed although you can buy a strap that closes your jaw so it won't open.

 

[bsi]

There are some Dentists who will build you a mouth piece that brings the lower jaw forward when you're sleeping which eliminates snoring.

I have one and works perfectly.

Care to elaborate? I have the same problem and could not get used to the CPAP. I have it for sale cheap if anyone is interested

I checked about 10 years ago and the dentist device was very expensive. But I am at the same place as the OP which is that it keeps others awake around me (I never notice). The surgical approach was about $1100 but my impression is that it would only work for a couple of years because my root cause stuff (overweight) would still be there.

You can PM me or tell us all the rough cost for the device, also if all or most dentists offer this.

 

[papasmerf]

I snore or so I have been told.

I sleep alone

 

[Lucky Pierre]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

I'll talk to my dentist and failing that route, to my doctor about a CPAP.

And if that doesn't work, I'll leave my wife so I don't have to hear her complain about my snoring anymore.

 

[islandman4567]

a friend of mine had sleep apnea and got one of those CPAP things.

he said he would wake up fatigued all the time 'til he started using the CPAP , and he said results were instantaneous. he now sleeps throughout the night and wakes well rested and no more fatigue during the day.

 

[billybobjoesue]

sleep apnea

Hey everyone, I am a snorer and have been told I have mild sleep apnea. I've also been advised that I could go for surgery, but first take other steps (i.e. lose 10-15 lbs., avoid alcohol if it's within three hours of my anticipated time of sleeping, get regular excersise, etc.

I have done all of that but my snoring is still quite bothersome to my wife.

Has anyone here had the surgeries and if so, can you provide any feedback?

Thanks.

I have sleep apnea, diagnosed at a sleep disorder clinic. I have been wearing a CPAP mask for 2.5 years now. It's eyesight to the blind my friend. I thought everyone woke up with crushing headaches every day. It's a little uncomfortable at first, but now I look forward to it. Call me weird, but it works!

 

[blank_dave]

My father was a snorer and suffered from SA (never diagnosed, Mom just lived with it). I know I snore (I've once actually heard myself...Long story), and more than likely I suffer(ed) from SA as well. But since my last hernia repair, I don't seem to suffer from the tossing and turning often associated with SA...But I also only tend to sleep 4-5 hours a night.

 

[Aardvark154]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

I'll talk to my dentist and failing that route, to my doctor about a CPAP.

And if that doesn't work, I'll leave my wife so I don't have to hear her complain about my snoring anymore.

Also your physician about the two treatments mentioned in #2.

 

[Anynym]

Do you sleep on your side or on your back?

And have you tried those "breathe-right" strips to help keep your nasal passages open?

 

[HOF]

I have

mild sleep apnea too. Mine only appears when on my back.

Breath right strips,
diet, exercise means loss of weight
CPAP (it's not loud, but it's annoying as shit)
Sleep on your side
Cut out alcohol

Ohip covers 80 percent, you pay the rest and claim through work or on your taxes. You need to use distilled water in the machine. Keep all receipts.

Now, I got the machine in July, and don't need it anymore, because I lost the weight, eat better and have cut alcohol out. Well except for last weekend. Everything in moderation is fine.

Most people have sleep apnea and aren't diagnosed. If you have apnea and don't follow the treatment plan, you can have your driver's license revoked.

 

[to-guy69]

For those with Sleep Apnea, don't bother with the grossly overpriced gear here (even if you have some coverage).

For outstanding prices, use www.directhomemedical.com who ships to Canada via US Postal Service for only $15 USD regardless of how big your order is.

Insurance companies will just covert the US invoice back to Canadian dollars with the going rate and this way you end up paying much less of whatever is left over after coverage.