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Originally Posted by MelodyL
Hi there:
I have some questions for you. "do you have a deviated septum??" That can cause snoring. Obesity can cause snoring. You say you were able to share a bed BEFORE the accident. What exactly happened in the accident?
Well, until you find out if you indeed do have a deviated septum (they can fix this via surgery by the way), there are other over the counter measures that you can at least try. I myself use the Breathe Right Strips. They fit over the nose, they open the nasal passage ways, so you don't breathe through your mouth. You can try these.
There is also a throat spray (also non invasive, over the counter), that you spray in your throat and it somehow moistens the back of your throat so you don't snore.
And because you now know that you have sleep apnea, well sometimes they can perform a procedure. Here's some info on that:
So ALL IS NOT HOPELESS. This is 2008. NOT 1908!!! Thank goodness!!
A solution awaits. You just have to decide which one works. Here's hoping that you find your answer and can once again sleep in the same bed with your wife.
All the best.
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Hi all. First, I want to thank all of you for the warm greetings.
MelodyL: To give you more information... I tripped and fell, hit my head on the floor and I was out for over 4 hours when my wife finally got security to open the door to my lab. There she found me on the floor knocked out. At least I think I tripped. We still have some doubts about some foulplay. Anyhow, the right-side of my head swelled up and that's been the source of my problems since.
I have tried the BreathRight strips, nasal and throat sprays and no I don't have a deviated septum. As far as I know, unless there are other suggestions, then I'm looking at either a CPAP or surgery.
I haven't lost hope, but I am just looking for other alternatives.
thanks,