Soulboy Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Does anyone know any remedies for snoring that actually work. I have not really tried anything yet (except the spray which didn't work) but it is becoming an issue keeping g/f awake and I need to get something sorted out now. And would BUPA be likely pay for any treatment? Any help much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny11 Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 do you only snore when sleeping on your back?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Don't let it worry you - you can't hear it as you're asleep!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Using a steroidal spray such as Flixonase or Beconase can help if used regularly. It maybe that you are sensitive to dust mites or such which can block your nose. My brother in law uses the nasal strips and he says they are excellent. Sometimes surgery is the only option if for some reason you have a narrowing of the air tubes somewhere. I broke my nose playing rugby and have no cartilage on the left hand side of my nose. If you have tried over the counter remedies then make an appointment to see your GP. He or she may put you in contact with an ENT specialist and they will take things from there. There is much more awareness nowadays about snoring and how it can affect sleep patterns and quality of life. People within the health service will take the matter seriously and help you the best they can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 One of my work colleagues went to his Doctor for similar advice...and was told to loose some weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 yes, weight can be a problem: Excess weight and fatty tissue in the neck cause your throat to become smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 losing weight is the best method. this nasal strips work for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1MAC Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Yep, Lose weight Get checked out for dust mite allergy and the like Quit the tabs & the booze Use the strips - although a word of not really warning. They can sometimes be a bit odd and can result in a worse night than without - no idea why but I use them and sometimes they are great but at other times they can almost be a shock to the system and upshot CAN be a worse night than without Oh, and quit booze and tabs and lose weight (although I can't give this advice to anyone!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted April 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Thanks all. Dont think it is a weight thing as I am a Greek God (or is that Geek Cod ) and I also think it happens when sleeping on my side. Anyway, going to try the plasters and go and see the doc. I only have a very very occasional cigarette and it seems to be as bad when I have had a few beers as without. Thanks for replies so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quattrophenia Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 One other important that may or not be applicable is to stop smoking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted June 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Just giving this thread a bump. I went to see the doc and I have got a referral to the ENT bod in a couple of weeks. In the meantime I have got the nose strips and one of these 'snorer electrocutors' Basically you snore and it zaps you. I may try wearing it on my todger for a bit of extra fun Early days.....so I will see if it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpalmer Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 best cure for snoring is insomnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I may try wearing it on my todger for a bit of extra fun [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfc1912 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 After months of being a walking zombie my friend has been given one of those D pack thingys that stop you snoring (makes him look and sound like Darth Vader). His snoring had got that bad that he couldn't sleep, it wasn't because of the noise but rather he was stopping breathing and the bodies reaction to this is to wake you up immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xaddiction Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] After months of being a walking zombie my friend has been given one of those D pack thingys that stop you snoring (makes him look and sound like Darth Vader). His snoring had got that bad that he couldn't sleep, it wasn't because of the noise but rather he was stopping breathing and the bodies reaction to this is to wake you up immediately. [/ QUOTE ] Isnt that sleep apnea? Look Here Xaddiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 well went to see the ENT specialist today. Had an allergy test and what felt like a telescope shoved up my nose and into my brain.. It seems I am allergic to most inhaled things - but more relevant is cartledge blocking my airways and sinus polyps.....which have to be sorted. So its a first time for a general anaesthetic and under the surgeons knife for me. I am obviously not worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1MAC Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] well went to see the ENT specialist today. Had an allergy test and what felt like a telescope shoved up my nose and into my brain.. It seems I am allergic to most inhaled things - but more relevant is cartledge blocking my airways and sinus polyps.....which have to be sorted. So its a first time for a general anaesthetic and under the surgeons knife for me. I am obviously not worried [/ QUOTE ] That's why I don't push for the same thing, even though I know I've got a wonky conk and am allergic to dust mite droppings as a minimum - when it comes to hospitals I'm a complete soft . Two stitches and one x-ray is my entire hospital 'career' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I had an appointment recently with a specialist for the same thing - needed a CAT scan which showed that there were no real physical problems with my sinuses that would cause the problems. I have lost a bit of weight recently which has helped, but I was recommended to try one of those mouthguard-type things that bring your jaw forward, keeping your airway clear. Anyway I tried it but it was really uncomfortable and made feel like chundering so I've given up on that!! They have referred me to the local hospital for a sleep study (all under PPP healthcare), which I hope will be set up soon. I've also been given some new hayfever tablets which have made a big difference. Funnily enough, I was hoping that it would turn out to be a physical thing, easily remedied by a minor operation, but so far that doesn't seem to be the case. Given that I need to get up at 5am every day, getting a decent nights sleep is important to me, but currently I am often waking up 4,5 or 6 times a night and although I get back to sleep relatively easily it is not really good quality, deep sleep. I'll let you know what the sleep study concludes (and what is involved)!!! Sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I have got to have a CT scan to Sidicks. Once I have had the op to move the obstructions, I will need to take allergy nasal inhalers to get round the allergy side of things. I have still got the allergy test thing on my arm and the grass and mould spores are still looking like a mosquito bite, although all the others have all but subsided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Update ! Over the last few months I have made a conscious effort to lose some weight, resulting in a reduction of reduction of around 5-6lbs. In practice, I think that the time spent in the gym has resulted in a fat reduction of 10-12lbs accompanied by an increase in muscle of 5-6lbs to give the net figure above! I had been advised that having a fat neck (i.e. 16.5" collar or above) could be contributing to my sleep problems, and certainly my face / jaw / chin / neck is much slimmer than it was, and recently I have been sleeping much, much better so I am hoping that there is a correlation between the two factors. However, the last 3 weeks I have been away on holiday, rather than at work, so it has not been a 'typical' period for comparison. My sleep study is taking place on Thursday, so we will see how that goes, but I am not expecting them to find anything particularly unusual and hope that they will just encourage me to lose a bit more weight to see if that improves things further. I will keep you informed ! Sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 One way that works for me is aromatherapy. I leave a bottle of Marjoram and Lavender open on the bedside table. Wife loves the smell and now I only snore if I've had a few beers and even then it isn't as bad as before. I get much better night's sleep and everyones happy. Try Boots or any health shop. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 [ QUOTE ] losing weight is the best method. this nasal strips work for me too [/ QUOTE ] well it DID work for me. Increased collar size [and general flubber] means my throat is wrecked every morning now as I snore like a walrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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