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Husbands Snoring

I am still oxox — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:35:37 GMT

I have some sleep issues and my husband has started snoring when he is in certain positions. He used flonase in the PM hours but it does not seem to help. I am a very light sleeper and as a result I have been awake sine 5 30 am and he is still in bed asleep. I think he needs to be evaluated for Sleep apnea

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catter70 — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:44:49 GMT

My one cat snores. If I poke him, he scratches me.You're lucky you get to sleep so late. I rarely get to sleep past 4 a.m.

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PinkyPetunia — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:46:24 GMT

If you need your sleep, go sleep in another room.

A sleep apnea machine also makes noise which may disturb you.

Have you tried earplugs? They are small soft flexible foam sold in drugstores.

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Still Raining — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:56:56 GMT

Maybe you were just ready to wake up? Some of us are early birds. I was up at 4:39 today. Fine with me. Lovely to have the freedom to get up when I wish.

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Krimpette — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:58:17 GMT

Has he tried those nasal strips (Breathe Right, for example)?

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Toot1920 — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:59:49 GMT

Both my husband and I have sleep apnea. He's had it longer. Neither one of our machines make noise so it wouldn't bother anyone. He definitely should be checked out, the sleep studies are a pain but well worth it.

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conlt — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:09:31 GMT

I have had sleep apnea for 12 years and my machine does not make noise. If a machine makes noise, most likely, the mask is ill fitting and he or she may need a different type of mask.

He probably needs a sleep study and his primary doctor can set-him up with the doctor that he needs to get it done.

I had a recent sleep study and even with the loss of 88 pounds, I still have sleep apnea. I sleep very well with my machine with no noise.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:17:07 GMT

@Still Raining I am no way ready to wake up at 5 30, its just I can not tolerate the noise. I have my own sleep issues track my sleep and spend my hours awake during the night

@Still Raining wrote:
Maybe you were just ready to wake up? Some of us are early birds. I was up at 4:39 today. Fine with me. Lovely to have the freedom to get up when I wish.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:18:28 GMT

@PinkyPetunia I have tried about 8 differnt kinds of ear plugs and none of them work I can still hear everything. Thank you for the suggestion

@PinkyPetunia wrote:
If you need your sleep, go sleep in another room.

A sleep apnea machine also makes noise which may disturb you.

Have you tried earplugs? They are small soft flexible foam sold in drugstores.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:19:49 GMT

@thank you I have emailed his PCP to have him evaluated during his physical next month

@conlt wrote:
I have had sleep apnea for 12 years and my machine does not make noise. If a machine makes noise, most likely, the mask is ill fitting and he or she may need a different type of mask.
He probably needs a sleep study and his primary doctor can set-him up with the doctor that he needs to get it done.
I had a recent sleep study and even with the loss of 88 pounds, I still have sleep apnea. I sleep very well with my machine with no noise.

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Sooner — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:38:39 GMT

Has he tried sleeping a little propped up--not just flat--with maybe a smaller pillow or two on top of the usual ones? Keeping his upper body just a tad elevated?

Also if he is overweight that can be a factor.

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qualitygal — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:41:13 GMT

You should hear my dog some nights! My husband and the dog take turns. In a way it's so good to feel they are both there. When hubs snores too loudly, I ask him to roll over, and he does. End of my problem.

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cindyNC — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:42:51 GMT

The newer style cpap machines are much quieter than the older models. I love mine - really helps with my allergies since the machine has a filter.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:42:11 GMT

@Sooner He is rail thin and he sleeps on a propperd up pillow

@Sooner wrote:
Has he tried sleeping a little propped up--not just flat--with maybe a smaller pillow or two on top of the usual ones? Keeping his upper body just a tad elevated?

Also if he is overweight that can be a factor.

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depglass — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:47:14 GMT

My DH also has a Cpap. The machine is fine, the sound comes when his full mask starts leaking. I nudge him and say the mask is whooshing and he says he doesn't hear it. Of course not, he's losing his hearing from all the heavy equipment he used to work around. So I keep a pair of earplugs on a cord that came from his working days under my pillow. I stuff that earplug down as far as I can on my "top" ear and my bottom ear gets muffled by the pillow. (I sleep on my side.) The secret is to do it quikly before I'm fully awake and back to peaceful slumber I go. The cord keeps the earplug from getting stuck.

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GingerHead — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:35:50 GMT

Two words for you: Sleep Divorce (if you can)

What is a sleeping divorce?

A recent study found that more than a third of Americans opt for something some called a "sleep divorce" - which means they sleep separately from their partner at night.Dec 5, 2023

Good luck!

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I am still oxox — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:55:30 GMT

@GingerHead We have a one bedroom apt and he will not sleep on the couch

@GingerHead wrote:

Two words for you: Sleep Divorce (if you can)

What is a sleeping divorce?
A recent study found that more than a third of Americans opt for something some called a "sleep divorce" - which means they sleep separately from their partner at night.Dec 5, 2023

Good luck!

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arrabella — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:11:11 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I have some sleep issues and my husband has started snoring when he is in certain positions. He used flonase in the PM hours but it does not seem to help. I am a very light sleeper and as a result I have been awake sine 5 30 am and he is still in bed asleep. I think he needs to be evaluated for Sleep apnea

I agree. He sould be chcked for sleep apena. My late husband had that and he had to use a machine for that. Sleep apnea can be dangerous if not addressed

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GingerHead — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:22:46 GMT

@I am still oxox

@I am still oxox wrote:
@GingerHead We have a one bedroom apt and he will not sleep on the couch

@GingerHead wrote:

Two words for you: Sleep Divorce (if you can)

What is a sleeping divorce?
A recent study found that more than a third of Americans opt for something some called a "sleep divorce" - which means they sleep separately from their partner at night.Dec 5, 2023

Good luck!

Oh, OK gotcha.....No, I wouldn't want to sleep on the sofa either! haha

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:48:49 GMT

There are many reasons for snoring. Being overweight is one of them. Losing weight helped me, but not completely. I was referred to an ENT and it was discovered that I had nasal polyps. Having them removed and maintaining my followup care has given me the ability to breathe freely and quietly.