Anyone here have sleep apnea?

[episodic]

Any 'over the counter' stuff work? Any tricks or anything else that worked? Do tell please. . .

I'd like to avoid all the hoo haa if I could find something simple that'd cease it.

 

[aplefka]

I don't think it ever goes away. I've got a friend who has it bad and has to use one of the machines. I think my aunt has it too.

Edit: Oh yeah if you're overweight, losing weight helps.

 

[episodic]

Originally posted by: aplefka
I don't think it ever goes away. I've got a friend who has it bad and has to use one of the machines. I think my aunt has it too.

Edit: Oh yeah if you're overweight, losing weight helps.

Can I get one of those machines without alot of doctor stuff?

 

[RaDragon]

Nasal surgery? (not over the counter)

Have you tried Breathe Right strips?

 

[HappyPuppy]

Sleep apnea is a great way to go. No pain from diseases eating up your body and no old age making you mentally deficient, just passing away in your sleep. It is second best only to hugging a grenade to your bosom and letting go of the spoon.

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

Why two threads about your apnea? There are varying degrees of apnea, so OTC might not work for you.

 

[dave127]

I have it, and let me tell you how much it sucks. I haven't had a good night's sleep in a longgggg time, and I'm only 19. I also regularly wake myself up when i stop breathing...scary sh!t. I haven't tried anything other than changing my sleeping position, though, and that surely hasn't worked. I'm pretty hesitant to get a machine, but that seems like the best solution. My dad had surgery which didn't work, so I dont even plan on going that route.

 

[Blayze]

my Dad has it pretty bad. He got one of the machines after his doctor sent him to a sleep study.

I think I might have it a little as well. Ive woke up several times over the past few months, not being able to breath good. If it doesn't stop I plan to see a doctor about it.