Snoring and Sleep Apnea; ever try these items?

[Mugatu]

http://www.snoremate.com/


http://www.snoresnomore.com/snoring_solutions.htm


http://www.snorban.com/


http://www.sleepanddreams.com/Snoring/snoring.html


http://www.nextag.com/mouthpiece-snoring/search-html


https://snoringsolutionsite.com/


Which would work? I would like to try one.

[elo]

lower your blood pressure and you'll quit snoring

[mundanenoodle]

lower your blood pressure and you'll quit snoring

I think you got those backwards

[Jack22]

Breathe-right strips that stick on the nose didn't help me, because the problem was back in my throat. I lost about 15% of my body weight and that eliminated my snoring.

Post #2 did get it backwards, and the risk of stroke (because of the high BP) is greatly increased by sleep apnea. My doctor told me that sleep apnea is actually a very big deal. Don't ignore it.

[Lady Glock]

None of the "stop snoring" products help because they don't get rid of the underlying problem. I use a CPAP, but I am seriously considering having the surgery done. I would like to snuggle without the CPAP mask causing problems.

[elo]

I think you got those backwards

my treatment plan is not backwards

lower your blood pressure and you'll stop snoring and you'll sleep more sound

op: do you have high blood pressure?

[Makila]

lower your blood pressure and you'll quit snoring

Not necessarily true. I had high blood pressure and I snored, got it under control about 7 months ago and I still snore, sometimes so loud I wake myself up!!!:supergrin:

My wife doesn't have high blood pressure and she snores.:shocked:

My doctor said to lose more weight and that would help, but my wife is at not overweight and she snores. But nonetheless I'm working on losing more weight to see if it reduces/ eliminate snoring.:cool:

[Weezer]

Cpap.

[rppnj]

BiPAP works best. The unit reads / anticipates your breathing cycle and only applies the pressure when you are breathing in. In this way you are not breathing out against the pressure as you do with a CPAP unit, which is uncomfortable and difficult to get used to. Sleep Apnea is dangerous. Have a sleep study done - insurance typically pays for it - less expensive than a heart attack or stroke.

[TylerDurden]

I was tested for sleep apnea (negative) I just have a severly deviated septum (broken nose. LOL.).

I've never tried the mouthpieces, but the combination of an anti snore pillow, breathe right strips and occasionally that anti snoring spray (looks like a little fire extinguisher) works. I'd get the surgery, but I've heard too many stories about serious sinus infections post op.

[TheeBadOne]

Cpap.
or Bipap, agreed. Loud snoring can be a problem much like Apnea. Cipap/Bipap addresses that too.

[mike1969]

snoring is hereditary. Both my parents are horrible snorers...

[Steve0853]

I just recently got a CPAP. Its truly a miracle. It took me one night to get used to it and two nights for it to be comfortable. Mine has a feature that co-ordinates with your breathing so that you can exhale easier.

It does stop snoring and I am sleeping like I haven't slept in years.

I got used to exhaling with it after about 2 nights. Now I sometimes wake up drowsy in the night and think its not switched on because I am so used to it.

[Landogie]

I just had surgery for it last Tuesday and I'm still sitting at home recovering. I was never tested for sleep apnea but the OR nurses said I probably had it because I quit breathing several times in the OR recovery and they had to give me oxygen.

My really bad snoring came from the the back of my throat. They took out my tonsils, shortened by uvula and corrected by deviated septum. The dr said my uvula was really long and I must gargle it when I lay down. They surgery was awful. It has been a week today and I and just now starting to feel better. Hopefully in a couple of weeks I will be back to 100% and it will be worth it. We'll see.

[Lady Glock]

I just had surgery for it last Tuesday and I'm still sitting at home recovering. I was never tested for sleep apnea but the OR nurses said I probably had it because I quit breathing several times in the OR recovery and they had to give me oxygen.

My really bad snoring came from the the back of my throat. They took out my tonsils, shortened by uvula and corrected by deviated septum. The dr said my uvula was really long and I must gargle it when I lay down. They surgery was awful. It has been a week today and I and just now starting to feel better. Hopefully in a couple of weeks I will be back to 100% and it will be worth it. We'll see.
Let me know please! I'm seriously considering it for myself!
Thanks

[pesticidal]

I gotta keep track of this thread. I've had a CPAP for years, still hate the damn thing. I can only wear it for 4-6 hours a night. I've been tested at 37 wake-up signal per hour, so my apnea is pretty bothersome. Oh, and my last BP was 112/60.

:upeyes:

[BikerGoddess]

My husband was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and has the mouthpiece. It does help with his snoring, but he doesn't think it helps much with him feeling restless. However, I now snore loud enough to wake both of us, which might be a contributing factor...

(BP's normal, have pregnancy rhinitis. Only cure for that is to have the baby, which I'm working on)

[MooseJaw]

CPAP..

and lose weight..

[Pima Pants]

I've used a CPAP machine since 1988, back when they were the size of a vacuum cleaner sitting at the side of your bed. Can't live without it.

[TennDECA]

While being overweight, etc, doesn't help, but I'm 36, 6'2" and 180 lbs and in great shape. I was recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. I stop breathing 18 times per hour. I just started using a CPAP machine.

It's not too bothersome, but I didn't know there was surgery to correct the problem (if I'm reading the above posts correctly.)

Can someone explain this to me? And what is the difference between a BiPap machine and a CPAP that has automatically adjustable pressure?

[sharp]

lower your blood pressure and you'll quit snoring

I have low blood pressure.....and snore like crazy!

[G22owner]

And what is the difference between a BiPap machine and a CPAP that has automatically adjustable pressure?

CPAP = Constant Positive Airway Pressure. The automatic versions still keep a constant pressure at the same PSI for inspriation and expiration, but they can self-adjust based on sensing the patient's respiratory rate, and if they're in need of more, or less pressure to keep breathing.

BiPAP = Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure. On inspiration, it uses higher pressure than on expiration, to allow your lungs to expel air better. A BiPAP is damn near a ventilator without the endotracheal tube. It's the closest you can get to being intubated, without actually having the tube inserted.

[Lethal Farce]

Been struggling w/ a Cpap for years for severe apnea. Just went to the dentist and ordered a TAP ($600) unit. It pulls your lower jaw forward, opening the airway. My Apnea doc said it is worth a try, he personally uses one for snoring w/ mild apnea. He was very negative on surgery having any sucess.
LF

[swatbwana]

my treatment plan is not backwards

lower your blood pressure and you'll stop snoring and you'll sleep more sound

op: do you have high blood pressure?

Are you DR. or just ignorant of the facts.
Get a Cpap I have a BP of 117 over 68 and have pronounced sleep apnea the CPap Is good but I Am considering the sinus surgury due to many breaks to my nose and the fact that I am a no neck Bastage.

[JohnJak]

Try jogging before going to bed. You should be able to get a good nights sleep.

FYI I personally do not jog and have no desire to do it.

[Lethal Farce]

Easy guys. There are many causes of sleep apnea. Loosing weight is certainly recommended by docs for some alleviation of apnea symptoms, and typically with that will come lower blood pressure. I was thin, very low blood pressure and got plenty of exercise, but had a narrow airpassage that closes up when I sleep. There are some internet forums that are very similiar to glocktalk, Lots of good info out there.

[pesticidal]

Try jogging before going to bed. You should be able to get a good nights sleep.

FYI I personally do not jog and have no desire to do it.


Negative. Exercising just before going to bed generally has the opposite effect.

[aglocker1911]

That's what i love about internet forums. Just like with guns, people who have no experience of what it's like to have apnea post their "expert" advice on how to cure it! Some of you should talk to my doctor, it would save me a lot of money!:rofl:

[stockshift]

I dunno about running before bed, I've been doing that for the last ten years and it hasn't helped me sleep. I belong to a 24hr gym and I'm not a morning person so I go at night.

I had a sleep apnea test done but the results won't be back for a week or so. It's not a weight thing so if I am positive for apnea I will probably opt for the surgery. I heard recovery from the surgery is a real bear, tho.

[Lethal Farce]

Hey Stockshift,
My doc was adamant about the surgery being marginally effective and very serious surgery in most cases. Breaking and re-positioning jaw to open airway, laser and surgical removal of obstructing tissue, reshaping airway. He said we could look at it, but he did not recommend it. He is very pro Cpap type solutions. He claims no side-effects or dangers. Except maybe no Nookie while wearing a face mask.
LF

[Mugatu]

I saw a TV commercial recently for a snoring mouthpiece. Anybody seen that one? What was the website address?

[stockshift]

Hey Stockshift,
My doc was adamant about the surgery being marginally effective and very serious surgery in most cases. Breaking and re-positioning jaw to open airway, laser and surgical removal of obstructing tissue, reshaping airway. He said we could look at it, but he did not recommend it. He is very pro Cpap type solutions. He claims no side-effects or dangers. Except maybe no Nookie while wearing a face mask.


Yeah one of my buddies went through the surgery and it didn't help him! I am hoping when I get my apnea results back they are negative ... :dunno:

[Lethal Farce]

The only (I believe) FDA approved mouth device is the TAPs unit. You have to go thru a trained dentist to make a mold. You then over several weeks, adjust a screw to pull your lower jaw forward, and open things up. My Apnea doc, said they are pretty good for mild apnea. I priced out three dentists and they were $600, $1800, and $2500. The $2500 one came with some sort of mini-sleep study after fitting. I will let you know if mine works.
LF