english_farang_lady Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi Ladies Anyone have any experience of living with/sleeping with snorers? How do you deal with it? I'll start the ball rolling with my experience of it -- I had the problem with my first husband, who refused to have the minor procedure to correct the problem, even though we lived 10 mins from the only hospital in the UK to offer that procedure at the time (Papworth, near Cambridge). And this from a 6'5" Sean Connery look alike. Go figure! I got used to wearing wax ear plugs when he was around, but did get one stuck on my ear drum once, which was most unpleasant and required a hospital trip to remove. Feeling quite stressed and exhausted from lack of sleep, we tried everything (or rather I made him), from cotton reels sewn onto the back of pyjamas, to losing weight. Nothing worked. At one point, our neighbours complained to me about the noise, and this from an upper bedroom with sealed unit double glazing, and at least 80 mtrs between the houses (both were detached). In the end the only solution was separate bedrooms. Which probably was a contributory factor to our breakup. Rather drastic but it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 two words: breatheright strips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 stop him sleeping seriously I do contribute to the buzz saws of the world, would love to stop but I have an understanding Wife, who is now deaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegha Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 By the sound of it EFL had a ghetto blaster in decibels. The neighbours complained!!! At first I just thought you were a light sleeper. I rub a little Siang oil just under my nostrils and this seems to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I find a quick sqeeze of my hubbies nostrils stops him snoring for a while at least & if I do it enough he then just heads off to sleep in the spare room so result all around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8tfcorty Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 i tell her roll over or move to the floor . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I give my wife a dig in the ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english_farang_lady Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Fascinating replies. SBK, what are "Breatheright Strips"? Mentholated strips which are adhesive I'm guessing. Where do you stick them? I'll check out Boots next time I'm there. I just love sleeping with my (newish) husband and would be awfully upset if he had to decamp to the guest room. Seems drastic, but sleep is one of lifes essentials, and it is an extremely annoying feeling trying to nod with such a loud noise so close. I remember my ex used to eventually wake up, (probably after I held his nostrils closed for too long!), and vehemently deny that he was snoring at all. Talk about annoying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegha Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Yeah, why do people deny snoring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 The boyfriend kicks me out of bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Walshe Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hold pillow over his face for about five minutes. problem solved- permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednavyman Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 When my wife Colleen and I first met about 7 1/2 years ago, her snoring was unbelievably loud, but after we got married, she started using nasalcort daily (it's not an over the counter medication) and can only be obtained by a doctor's prescription!! Works wonderfully Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangsay Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Yeah, why do people deny snoring? Because they never hear themselves doing it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacup Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I usually make him sleep on a couch, or I will simply walk out and sleep on the couch myself - no problem He doesn't do it that often though, unless when he's very very tired or totally worn-out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Yeah, why do people deny snoring? Because they never hear themselves doing it ? Don't believe it I often wake myself when I snore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padkapow Guy Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I used to snore like a bear with a sore arse! Then I had a sleep apnea test done and found out that my snoring was waking me up aboout every 45 seconds. Actually I stopped breathing around every 45 seconds. The Doctors gave me a breathing machine to wear at night when I sleep. Now i actually get a full nights sleep and so does my wife. I have so much more energy now also, so my wife still does not get to sleep right away . 5555 Everybody happier without my snoring. PKG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaza Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hold pillow over his face for about five minutes. problem solved- permanently. The same remedy I would suggest if u have a snoring bf!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarmamy Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 well yeah, my sister also shout at me when i wake her up and tell her to stop snoring 'Hey why do you wake me up, you too loud, i want to sleep!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shola Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I have the same problem with my hubby, moving the sleeper onto their side really helps, they still snore but it's way quieter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoConsulting Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hi, I went to Chiang Mai Ram and had some tissue scraped away from my soft palate. That cured my sleep apnea and reduced my snoring problem. Allegedly a 2-3 day hospital stay, but I walked home 12 hours after I was put under. General anesthetic. Breathe Right strips aren't mentholated. They're adhesive, with kind of a stiff plastic inside. They want to stay straight because of the plastic, but the adhesive on the nose makes them want to bend. The end result is to open the nostrils. They were invented for athletes who need the oxygen, but they happen to work well for some snorers. I used them before I left the US, which seems like a lifetime ago. Best of luck! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Can you imagine the sound of 2 snoring Rottweilers next to my bed I'm snoring only when very exhausted or have had some drinks(according to my wife). Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Yeah, why do people deny snoring? Because they never hear themselves doing it ? Not true, I've woken myself up several times. An earlier wife used to beat the crap out of me and eventually I'd get up and sleep elsewhere which pissed her off even more. No pleasing some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Can you imagine the sound of 2 snoring Rottweilers next to my bed I'm snoring only when very exhausted or have had some drinks(according to my wife). Gerd Snoring or farting Gerd? (You and the dogs!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 no, its the snoring, sceadugenga. i hear it from my house around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Well, when I am accused of snoring, I try explain it's not snoring, but sleeptalk for "I love you"....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Can have surgery for it, normally works. (my uncle had the procedure and is quiet as a mouse now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoConsulting Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 For anyone who missed what I posted 4 or 5 messages ago, I had the surgery at Chiang Mai Ram #1 a few months ago. Unfortunately, I lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Well, when I am accused of snoring, I try explain it's not snoring, but sleeptalk for "I love you"....... I'll tell my husband this one, I am sure he will appreciate the pointer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I’ve had the snoring procedure done under local at a private clinic in Bangkok. It’s not for the faint hearted and if I had my time over again I’d do it under general. There was an initial consultation with the surgeon. He decided on what needed to be done then gave me an accurate description on what was required. My snoring was particularly bad and required a crescent shaped piece ¼” x 1 ¼” removed from the roof of my mouth. Some people only require scaring to firm the palate. My tonsils were removed at the same time. It took just over 2 hours from entering the clinic to exiting with a very numb mouth. The actual operation took 30 minutes from start to finish. I was also required to return for check ups for the next 6 weeks. I had about 7 stitches in the roof of my mouth that took 3 weeks to dissolve. There’s nothing like that feeling of sucking on a hedgehog for 3 weeks. I also recommend some strong painkillers. Tramadol was my lifesaver. The results have been excellent. I sleep well, feel better in the morning and no more sore throats or tonsillitis. Best of all, the wife’s happy. I still have minor moments where I lightly snore for a few minutes soon after falling asleep normally associated with consuming lots of alcohol or overtiredness from long distance travel. I thoroughly recommend it just for health and the marriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Gorgon Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 555 My lab snored. Snorted, snuffled and whistled through his nose, too. Miss it now that he's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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