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CMPunk · 03-10-2011, 12:55 AM

Any recommendations from the CP brain trust on a good doctor who specializes in snoring?

pylon · 03-10-2011, 03:36 AM

Lose weight.

I have lost 25 some odd pounds in the last 4 months and my snoring is pretty much non existent now. I was at the point where my neighbors were complaining (I live in a condo), and my GF would no longer stay over. It was as simple as weight loss.

edit: I should clarify, I saw a specialist, and he recommended before I take and drastic measures, or get an appliance, attempt to drop weight first, as it may very well be the ticket. I am 6'1 and was around 235, which is pretty husky for my frame. At 208 the double chin faded so did the snoring issue.

SeeBass · 03-10-2011, 03:40 AM

go see your family doc

they will give you a referal to go to a sleep clinic, you will probably need a CPAP system

I cant stress this enough go see them get it done it will change your life and save it too

not one person that I told to do this has regreted it

pylon · 03-10-2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SeeBass

go see your family doc

they will give you a referal to go to a sleep clinic, you will probably need a CPAP system

I cant stress this enough go see them get it done it will change your life and save it too

not one person that I told to do this has regreted it

And when they showed me that thing, that is when I said.. "What are my other choices?" I don't want to sleep like Darth Vader. I would never use the thing...even though I was damn near choking to death ever night, and waking up with a uvula the size of a marble.

SeeBass · 03-10-2011, 04:09 AM

the unit you saw is probably the mask they have much smaller units than that, some of them are just a nose clip

some people need to lose more than 25 pounds to make a difference

Pinner · 03-10-2011, 06:04 AM

For me, booze = snoring and probably apnea.

http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm

SportsJunky · 03-10-2011, 06:13 AM

I don't know any doctors who specialize but I've been told that there is a mouthguard that you get through a dentist that should be the next step before you look into one of those intrusive machines. The mouth guard helps hold your jaw forward which may alleviate a large amount of the sleep apnea/snoring. Call your dentist.

burn_this_city · 03-10-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pylon

And when they showed me that thing, that is when I said.. "What are my other choices?" I don't want to sleep like Darth Vader. I would never use the thing...even though I was damn near choking to death ever night, and waking up with a uvula the size of a marble.

You still potentially have sleep apnea regardless of the weight loss.

NBC · 03-10-2011, 06:48 AM

I have heard of a few people undergoing a uvuloplasty to correct problematic snoring concerns. I would think that a visit to the GP and a referral to an otolaryngologist is the beginning of the process. Apparently the procedure is somewhat uncomfortable.

DuffMan · 03-10-2011, 08:30 AM

I have a cpap and thought I wouldn't wear it either at first. Like a lot of things you simply get used to it, and in my case it was very quick.
Sleep apnea is very bad for your heart amongst other things. Looks weird, sure, not very comfortable sure, add years to you life potentially sure.

Pinner · 03-10-2011, 08:35 AM

Not all people that snore have apnea, not all people that have apnea, snore.

Sliver · 03-10-2011, 08:37 AM

First step is to check out www.centreforsleep.com. Their practice is in Sundance.

If you want to see a sleep doctor, fill out the referral form here. Note on the form there is the option for "self referral." There's no point in seeing your family doctor first as it won't get you in any faster and just adds an unnecessary extra step.

DuffMan · 03-10-2011, 08:45 AM

I had to go through a nose throat and ear specialist first. He rammed a tiny camera through my nose and down my throat for a look. Said there's nothing we can do using laser surgery etc. Then I went to a sleep clinic. Found out I quit breathing on average more than once a minute.

SeeBass · 03-10-2011, 10:37 AM

^I had about the same results.

I was averaging about an hour and a half of sleep a night for probably about a decade.

I now get up early with no alarm, I never need a nap anymore which I always had one or two a day and I am much less miserable and have more patience too. Increased energy, sex drive, attention span, desire to excercise which helps me take off weight too. I used to wake up often in the middle of the night just to puke cause the struggle for air pushed my food up (sorry too much detail).

Getting a CPAP was the biggest change in my life I have ever had.

If you have a work benefit plan they will probably cover most of the cost.

Flash Walken · 03-10-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NBC

I have heard of a few people undergoing a uvuloplasty to correct problematic snoring concerns. I would think that a visit to the GP and a referral to an otolaryngologist is the beginning of the process. Apparently the procedure is somewhat uncomfortable.

Oh my god do not look at taking out part of your face and throat just to stop snoring.

I have known a couple of people who have done this who also say it was the worst experience of their life and had little to no effect on their snoring.

Fozzie_DeBear · 03-10-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CMPunk

Any recommendations from the CP brain trust on a good doctor who specializes in snoring?

I went to a guy called Bud Sandro...

I got a mouthpiece made ($$$) that moves my jaw forward a bit opening up my throat

Also stopped drinking milk...it took a while (months) but my Phlegm and congestion dropped significantly

NBC · 03-10-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Oh my god do not look at taking out part of your face and throat just to stop snoring.

I have known a couple of people who have done this who also say it was the worst experience of their life and had little to no effect on their snoring.

While I personally do not necessarily advocate elective surgical procedures, the few people I know that have had this done did say that it was painful but also in each case their snoring issues (which I gather were very problematic) ceased completely.

It is my understanding that the OP was inquiring about treatment protocols and this, to the best of my knowledge is a legitimate medical practice. Not that I have any first hand experience with it.

Vansmack · 03-10-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pylon

Lose weight.

I have lost 25 some odd pounds in the last 4 months and my snoring is pretty much non existent now.

Have you been able to maintain your weight loss since you quit smoking?

YYC in LAX · 03-10-2011, 11:37 AM

When my ex-wife snored I usually smothered her with a pillow for 2-3 minutes and that seemed to keep her quiet. Just a tip.

TheSutterDynasty · 03-10-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

You still potentially have sleep apnea regardless of the weight loss.

Obesity is the #1 cause of sleep apnea.