My pulmonologist said not all sleep apnea was weight related. Some had to do with structure of throat and if parent(s) had the condition, there was chance offspring might have it. My mother was thin and had sleep apnea for a good bit of her life. I have read that most cases ARE weight related, and in my case, I definitely put on the weight. Hard not to think at least most instances are probably weight related, though def not all. I know I have used my CPAP with nasal pillows religiously, but it was a major struggle the first month. Felt like I was drowning...

I bought those things you put in your nose and it keeps your nasal passages wide open at night. No more snoring.

MarbleFallsBear said:

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I bought those things you put in your nose and it keeps your nasal passages wide open at night. No more snoring.

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Day 446.

Day 447.

Today is day 448 of BU84BEAR being Not 53!!!

It is Christmas also.

SMack said:

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Today is day 448 of BU84BEAR being Not 53!!!

It is Christmas also.

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Secondary to being Day 448.

SMack said:

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So, what's the treatment -- a CPAP machine, or one of the other options?

I bought a device on Amazon for about $23 that minimizes the snoring, but I don't think I stopped breathing before. I don't know if it would be effective for a serious case of sleep apnea.

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What specifically did you buy on Amazon that costs $23?

My wife says I snore. I'll occasionally have some weeks where my sleep seems atrocious. It'd be interesting to try some simple, inexpensive things to see if I would benefit.

midgett said:

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SMack said:

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So, what's the treatment -- a CPAP machine, or one of the other options?

I bought a device on Amazon for about $23 that minimizes the snoring, but I don't think I stopped breathing before. I don't know if it would be effective for a serious case of sleep apnea.

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What specifically did you buy on Amazon that costs $23?

My wife says I snore. I'll occasionally have some weeks where my sleep seems atrocious. It'd be interesting to try some simple, inexpensive things to see if I would benefit.

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I think this is it, or one very similar. It's a little difficult to get used to it, but it seems to help.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FZ6G37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lwCqAbMRS22SQ

SMack said:

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midgett said:

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SMack said:

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So, what's the treatment -- a CPAP machine, or one of the other options?

I bought a device on Amazon for about $23 that minimizes the snoring, but I don't think I stopped breathing before. I don't know if it would be effective for a serious case of sleep apnea.

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What specifically did you buy on Amazon that costs $23?

My wife says I snore. I'll occasionally have some weeks where my sleep seems atrocious. It'd be interesting to try some simple, inexpensive things to see if I would benefit.

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I think this is it, or one very similar. It's a little difficult to get used to it, but it seems to help.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FZ6G37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lwCqAbMRS22SQ

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Thanks! For such a low price it seems worth the shot. I just wonder how much sleep I'll lose getting used to it!

"midgett died of sleep apnea."
Dude should have used a CPAP.
"He did. It's what killed him."

midgett said:

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SMack said:

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midgett said:

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SMack said:

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So, what's the treatment -- a CPAP machine, or one of the other options?

I bought a device on Amazon for about $23 that minimizes the snoring, but I don't think I stopped breathing before. I don't know if it would be effective for a serious case of sleep apnea.

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What specifically did you buy on Amazon that costs $23?

My wife says I snore. I'll occasionally have some weeks where my sleep seems atrocious. It'd be interesting to try some simple, inexpensive things to see if I would benefit.

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I think this is it, or one very similar. It's a little difficult to get used to it, but it seems to help.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FZ6G37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lwCqAbMRS22SQ

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Thanks! For such a low price it seems worth the shot. I just wonder how much sleep I'll lose getting used to it!

"midgett died of sleep apnea."
Dude should have used a CPAP.
"He did. It's what killed him."

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If it doesnt work, be sure to see a sleep specialist. Procedures have become SO MUCH better than when I had mine done.

BU84BEAR has been Not 53 for 449 days!

midgett said:

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SMack said:

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midgett said:

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SMack said:

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So, what's the treatment -- a CPAP machine, or one of the other options?

I bought a device on Amazon for about $23 that minimizes the snoring, but I don't think I stopped breathing before. I don't know if it would be effective for a serious case of sleep apnea.

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What specifically did you buy on Amazon that costs $23?

My wife says I snore. I'll occasionally have some weeks where my sleep seems atrocious. It'd be interesting to try some simple, inexpensive things to see if I would benefit.

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I think this is it, or one very similar. It's a little difficult to get used to it, but it seems to help.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FZ6G37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lwCqAbMRS22SQ

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Thanks! For such a low price it seems worth the shot. I just wonder how much sleep I'll lose getting used to it!

"midgett died of sleep apnea."
Dude should have used a CPAP.
"He did. It's what killed him."

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It's hard to go to sleep the first few times you wear it because it feels so strange. It uses suction to hold your tongue in that bulb, so the sensation is that you are sticking your tongue out. It's not painful, or even uncomfortable, but it feels weird.

It helps if you are really sleepy. The next problem is going back to sleep with it when you wake up in the middle of the night. Sometimes I'll take it out for just a moment, thinking I will put it back in, then drift off to sleep. Other times I'll wake up, and discover that I took it out without remembering.

Anyway, it's probably worth a try.

13 years ago today. http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1953876

Only 50 days until 500 days of being Not 53!!!

midgett said:

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SMack said:

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midgett said:

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SMack said:

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So, what's the treatment -- a CPAP machine, or one of the other options?

I bought a device on Amazon for about $23 that minimizes the snoring, but I don't think I stopped breathing before. I don't know if it would be effective for a serious case of sleep apnea.

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What specifically did you buy on Amazon that costs $23?

My wife says I snore. I'll occasionally have some weeks where my sleep seems atrocious. It'd be interesting to try some simple, inexpensive things to see if I would benefit.

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I think this is it, or one very similar. It's a little difficult to get used to it, but it seems to help.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FZ6G37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lwCqAbMRS22SQ

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Thanks! For such a low price it seems worth the shot. I just wonder how much sleep I'll lose getting used to it!

"midgett died of sleep apnea."
Dude should have used a CPAP.
"He did. It's what killed him."

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Definitely get a sleep study done!

SMack said:

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midgett said:

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SMack said:

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So, what's the treatment -- a CPAP machine, or one of the other options?

I bought a device on Amazon for about $23 that minimizes the snoring, but I don't think I stopped breathing before. I don't know if it would be effective for a serious case of sleep apnea.

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What specifically did you buy on Amazon that costs $23?

My wife says I snore. I'll occasionally have some weeks where my sleep seems atrocious. It'd be interesting to try some simple, inexpensive things to see if I would benefit.

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I think this is it, or one very similar. It's a little difficult to get used to it, but it seems to help.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FZ6G37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lwCqAbMRS22SQ

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Delivered today. I'm not sure how it will stay attached all night. My wife said I have a pacifier. Lol.

I'll report back after some attempts.

Day 451.

SMack said:

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Day 451.

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Every day is a blessing and a gift

452 days of BU84BEAR being Not 53.

Day 453!

Day 454(!)

Happy New Grouping of 365 days not 53!!!!!!!!!

Day 455 of BU84BEAR being Not 53.

It's also the first of a grouping of 365 days known as the year of our Lord 2018.

SMack said:

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Day 455 of BU84BEAR being Not 53.

It's also the first of a grouping of 365 days known as the year of our Lord 2018.

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What does this mean?

MarbleFallsBear said:

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SMack said:

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Day 455 of BU84BEAR being Not 53.

It's also the first of a grouping of 365 days known as the year of our Lord 2018.

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What does this mean?

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Around here, we recognize that the most significant (and risky) period in anyone's life is being 53. Ergo, we mark people's age in relation to Being 53, and Being Not 53.

A wise man once said, "Everyone is Not 53 once, the fortunate are Not 53 twice".

please stop

Keyser Soze said:

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please stop

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OK.

midgett said:

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SMack said:

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midgett said:

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SMack said:

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So, what's the treatment -- a CPAP machine, or one of the other options?

I bought a device on Amazon for about $23 that minimizes the snoring, but I don't think I stopped breathing before. I don't know if it would be effective for a serious case of sleep apnea.

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What specifically did you buy on Amazon that costs $23?

My wife says I snore. I'll occasionally have some weeks where my sleep seems atrocious. It'd be interesting to try some simple, inexpensive things to see if I would benefit.

---

I think this is it, or one very similar. It's a little difficult to get used to it, but it seems to help.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FZ6G37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lwCqAbMRS22SQ

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Delivered today. I'm not sure how it will stay attached all night. My wife said I have a pacifier. Lol.

I'll report back after some attempts.

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Any report yet? How'd it go?

Did he die?

Chris.

went to the ENT today. sleep study coming up. I HATE those things

He did tell me that the SA surgery from years ago fixed my broken nose but did not fix the septum. Another black mark on the books for Dr Craig Schwimmer

That doctor was a real idiot! Hope all goes well.

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Did he die?

Chris.

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No, but the Indianapolis Colts are definitely on life support.