What should I do about my snoring?

So, I clicked on this thread thinking, oh i'll get some good suggestions to give to my guy for his snoring.

Snoring used to never bug me but, I have a little PTSD from it from my ex husband. So the second my guy now, starts snoring hard. I'm up, I can't sleep. He offered to move to the couch but, it's his place, I'm not making him move to the couch, that's stupid. He said to wake him up but, I can't do that either so, I kinda lay there, angry. One night, i ended up leaving, there was no point in me trying to fall back asleep, i was just getting stressed out.

After reading this thread, it is in my best interest to grab some ear plugs, eh? i wouldn't say he has sleep apnea - there is no intermittent breathing. But, I legit, cannot take the snoring. I've only had a few sleep overs with him and, i am sure more will happen in the future so, i need to be a little prepared. Any suggestions on a good set of ear plugs? Mind you, I still need to hear my alarm at 6am.
 
So, I clicked on this thread thinking, oh i'll get some good suggestions to give to my guy for his snoring.

Snoring used to never bug me but, I have a little PTSD from it from my ex husband. So the second my guy now, starts snoring hard. I'm up, I can't sleep. He offered to move to the couch but, it's his place, I'm not making him move to the couch, that's stupid. He said to wake him up but, I can't do that either so, I kinda lay there, angry. One night, i ended up leaving, there was no point in me trying to fall back asleep, i was just getting stressed out.

After reading this thread, it is in my best interest to grab some ear plugs, eh? i wouldn't say he has sleep apnea - there is no intermittent breathing. But, I legit, cannot take the snoring. I've only had a few sleep overs with him and, i am sure more will happen in the future so, i need to be a little prepared. Any suggestions on a good set of ear plugs? Mind you, I still need to hear my alarm at 6am.

Ear plugs are rated by their noise reduction rating (NRR). Different types and styles can have quite a difference in overall NRR. Also comfort will have to be considered. The best thing to do is trial a bunch of different ones. You could go to a safety supply store and they will hook you up with a bunch of samples.

Custom fit plugs are available as well where a mould if your ear is made and the type of insert used will dictate NRR. They are pricey though.
 
Noise cancelling earbuds Bluetooth’d to your phone with the alarm set 😉
hmmm... good thinking..

i just told him i'll sleep over but, i'll need ear plugs and, i need to be able to hear the alarm. so that is a option. i figured i can also set my phone to vibrate as well but, if we drink, i legit can not miss the alarm. my ma has to get to work and, i need to be home with my son

and thank you @biguglynewf I'll hit up a safety store then... as long as i don't get woken up by the snoring, i am fine. once i am up... i'm up.
 
Ear plugs are rated by their noise reduction rating (NRR). Different types and styles can have quite a difference in overall NRR. Also comfort will have to be considered. The best thing to do is trial a bunch of different ones. You could go to a safety supply store and they will hook you up with a bunch of samples.

Custom fit plugs are available as well where a mould if your ear is made and the type of insert used will dictate NRR. They are pricey though.

Ya they can be pricey. I paid $250 for my ones I use when djing in the club. I always did want to look into the ones for sleep tho. I just use the little orange ones I get from Shoppers Drug Mart. Think they have the 33 rating. Works pretty good for me when sleeping.
 
Ya they can be pricey. I paid $250 for my ones I use when djing in the club. I always did want to look into the ones for sleep tho. I just use the little orange ones I get from Shoppers Drug Mart. Think they have the 33 rating. Works pretty good for me when sleeping.
and you still hear your alarm?
 
I don’t know how serious you guys are about your sleep but I’ve read C PAP machines can really help with quality sleep time as well as snoring for guys with bigger necks or just mass in general. They are like 200 bucks on Craigslist, just a thought.
Edit: just saw the Last page and posts on cpap, whoops.
 
There are devices that help.
And I read that sewing a tennis ball in the back of your pyjamas helps too because it prevents you from sleeping on your back.
 
@faller, how did you go about requesting the surgery. My wife has been sleeping with earplugs for years. It would be great to let her stop.
Ive tried the CPAP, Strips, sleeping on my side...….. nothing. I think the surgery would be my last resort
 
According to the wife, i have this problem. Worst with some drinks. Sinuses are clear, trying to figure out how to minimize this. Following.
 
Most problems are from extra weight.

I forgot a old member said when we use gear it makes for extra growth that effects it.
 
Weight for sure...…. dropped a bunch and still snore like a champ. I have apnea 100% but I think the surgery may finally get rid if it.
1 doctor I went to told me that I needed to drop 40lbs lol. Yikes. The 3 hours or so that I was able to keep the CPAP on was like getting 10hrs sleep. Glorious really. I just couldn't seem to keep it on my face...….. I am really starting to think of sleeping in my own room. I toss ALOT and unless I have the whole King Size to myself, my sleep isn't solid. Sux.
 
@faller, how did you go about requesting the surgery. My wife has been sleeping with earplugs for years. It would be great to let her stop.
Ive tried the CPAP, Strips, sleeping on my side...….. nothing. I think the surgery would be my last resort
The specialist suggested it and I figured I had nothing to loose. Now this was about 15 years ago from my understanding they no longer perform this surgery but don’t take my word for it.
 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), few pointers here fellas:

1. Snoring by itself is not obstructive sleep apnea, but may be a sign of it
2. OSA is often accompanied by daytime sleepiness (but that can also be caused by a million other reasons)... you can check out the 'Epworth Sleepiness Scale' if your inclined.
3. Diagnosis of OSA is via a sleep study. This can be ordered through your GP.
4. Treating OSA has many benefits, the primary being on blood pressure (and reducing the sequelae associated with that, such as cardiovascular dz, atrial fibrillation, stroke, etc...) in addition to increased daytime energy.
5. Treating OSA has many options, the first of which are lifestyle modifications (reducing bodyweight, drinking less alcohol, etc...). If these do not control symptoms, there is essentially only one modality guaranteed to work, which is CPAP. Some people dont like using CPAP, and the machine is expensive, but it works if you tolerate it (and many people do just fine). Other options are surgery and mouth appliances, but the evidence for these are not great. There appears to be some benefit in aprox 1/3 of folks.

That about sums up OSA. Feel free to PM if you have any other questions
 
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