Anyone ever tried that Tylenol Throat rinse for snoring that I've seen on TV ads?  Does it work!  My hubby....
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I haven't seen the TV ads, but most snoring requires more than throat rinses, nose strips, etc, although you can get him some of the rinse and see if it works - I'm dubious.\n\nSnoring can be a symptom of a very serious disorder called sleep apnea, which can, if untreated, lead to heart damage and even death. \n\nIf you snore softly once in a while, then this is probably not apnea, but if you shake the house, snore like a bear, and drive your spouse to the guest bedroom, then apnea is a distinct probability. Sounds like your husband is in the second group, so he needs medical help, not poking, smothering, or kicking!\n\nApnea is usually treated with the use of a device called a CPAP. He can't just buy one of these - they are sold only on prescription, as the pressure needs to be adjusted to his individual needs, with too high pressure being as dangerous as too low. CPAP stops snoring 100% and usually makes the patient feel generally more energetic and alert during the day as well.\n\nPlease get him to ask his doctor to refer him to a sleep clinic right away. They usually have a long waiting list, and it's important to get the process started ASAP.
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I know this sounds insane but we have a medical column written by Dr. Gott (I think) in our daily paper.  He has published numerous letters from people who put a bar of soap under their sheets and it stops restless leg syndrome.  My mother-in-law was visiting from Montana a couple of years ago and was complaining about her RLS so I showed her one of the articles.  She is a very skeptical person but she tried it and now swears by it. She mentions it every time she visits.  Worth a shot, right?
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First of all you might be able to talk to the noisy offender or your gf's mom or have your gf talk to the bf. Perhaps he doesn't realize he's that loud. If that doesn't work do what I do: Go to WalMart or any drugstore and buy a $2 bag of earplugs. They really work well. I had 2 back surgeries a few months ago and am unable to get to sleep early, therefore I cant get up early. I will be on bedrest for about 9 more months. My husband takes our kids to school in the morning since I am unable to drive now. Anyway, my kids (5 of them) make SOOOOOOOOOO much noise in the morning!! After using the earplugs I don't hear them either at all or I hear them only slightly and am still able to go back to sleep. If the light bothers you try buying a "sleep mask". I believe you can buy those at a drugstore too. I know you're a guy but there's no reason to think they would make you look weird. I've seen guys wear them on airplanes and it really wouldn't matter in your case because you're not on a plane, bus or train. Good luck, I really feel for you!!
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I don't know where you live but we have had a dry year and a half in Texas and it is killer on sinuses. All the things I have seen others post are good ideas but one thing they don't say is that if you have an infection and you keep sticking the same  saline nozzle up your nose you will never get rid of it. Just get it close and spray and take the tip off and soak it in microwave hot water to clean it and yes they do come off and snaps right back on. What I did was got a humidifier and it runs at night when I sleep to keep the moisture level up. I bet if you get a humidity meter and check yours in the house it is less then 35 to 40 percent and that's hard on the old snozz. Get a 24 hour allergy relief medicine like Loratadine (generic works just as good at CVS or any discount pharmacy store.) it is a life saver and don't forget to take it. it relieves sneezing runny nose itchy watery eyes itchy throat or nose and more. the saline sprays are good but always clean the tip and do not actually stick it in your nose. people tend to release it in there nose too and it just sucks the crap right back in the bottle.\nGood Luck!!
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take your husband to see an ent (ear, nose and throat) doctor and a lung doctor (pulmonologist) as soon as possible...... there is a procedure called a uvulopalatophanyngoplasty in which the doctor 'shortens' the soft palate to stop the snoring..... the main issue here is not the snoring (although it is terribly annoying to one's bedpartner)  the most important and dangerous issue is the sleep apnea that usually accompanies this problem..... c-pap or bi-pap will help in the meantime...  good luck!
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I have fibromyalgia, and have a great deal of difficulty getting restorative sleep....I usually get about 6hrs, but it's not "good" sleep, pain in my "trigger spots" wakes me often, and I have chronic migraines as a result of my poor sleep rhythm. Praise the Lord, other than that life is WONDERFUL!   ;-)\nEDIT:\nOh...did I mention, Hubby's a big SNORER?   LOL
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The only thing that I have ever found to work is the breath right strips. They work really well. When I use to go on vacation with my family I would always share one of the rooms with someone in my family that snored profusly. I suggested that he wear the breath right strip and I never heard a peep out of him.. Good Luck!!!
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You've got to try this to believe it.  Get a glass of water and put a Kleenex over the top and hold it around the rim so it stays over the top of the glass.  Now drink the water using the tissue as a filter.  You have to drink it slow so it doesn't slop all over you, which is why I think this works...it must allow your diaphragm to relax.  I thought my teenage son was nuts when he had me try this but it has worked every single time I've done it.
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For starters, as I am sure you have found out for yourself, nasal strips WILL NOT WORK...they open the nasal passages, but since snooring is usually caused by the tongue blocking airways, it does nothing. Great for colds though! :p I find a nice elbow to the side works well (not too hard! I know it is tempting...) other than that, try to get him to sleep on his stomach, as this should let the tongue relax foward and away from the airway. Aviod sleeping on the back at all costs. Good luck!
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This is going to sound strange but it works.  Take OTC Benadryl.  Doctors are now recommending it for sleeping problems.  It's also non-addictive.  It will work great!
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Well, one thing I can guarantee you, at any rate you will not get any effect from doing so. It could be to some extent dangerous as snoring it will be not an easy thing and you could have afterwards even nasal problems. There is one rule, quite all the medications, who are for oral administration has effect if taken through the mouth. It is useless to make experiments with that.
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i would try a more herbal route.  like some cat nip drops.  or sleepy time tea.  but ambien is a good prescription medication.  tylenol makes a sleep aid and i am not talking tylenol pm look for sleep aid but all these things can be habit forming you might want to check with your dr.  you might have something more seroiuse going on.  like sleep apneia he/she would know the best thing for you.  dont take anything except tea for more than 7 days.
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Yes, I tried them and found that there was little effect , if any, other than it burned the snot out of my lips!\n\nWhat has worked is Colgate Whitening toothpaste w/oxygen bubbles.  It's lifted the discoloration from my teeth (smoke and drink coffee) to a very apparent white.  Give it a go, for the two bucks it's sure worth the try.\n\n(I also use SonicCare tooth brush and gargle for about five minutes each morning w/a strong antiseptic mouthwash).
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Breathe Right nasal strips worked wonders for my husband! They are cheap and available at any drugstore. Amazingly simple concept but it works! It's a good start before trying anything more serious/expensive!
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i too need help at bedtime to fall asleep, everyone thinks it's a big joke when you're laying there wide awake for hours, it's not fun,  i'm so sorry for you,  i take 2 xtra strength Tylenol, a half gravol, (gravol will help you sleep) and one to two nerve pills, under my tongue every night, it works, you twist n turn an try so hard but just can't get to sleep, it's awful, good luck to you, hope something works for you.
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That is tough. Tough to deal with and tough to get rid of. I've had something similar that is due to problems with tight muscles in the neck and muscle spasms that produced very sharp pains, like a knife going into my head.  I went on physical therapy ordered by the doctor, for two or three months. Things seem to be better now, but not cured. The doctor gave me a muscle relaxant to help and said that I should call when the pain gets too bad so that she can order pain medicine. \n\nThat is one possibility. Another was mentioned and that is sinus problems. I thought maybe that was my problem, but it is not. From what I read in WebMD.com the sinus gets clogged and then infectant.  You need to go to an Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) to take care of this. I would think it would be a wonderful and welcome relieve, worth going to the Dr.\n\nAll the usual causes have been mentioned. It does hurt to try some cures or pain reduction.  I like the stress reduction tapes or discs, but you probably can find a book in the public library that will help you find a way to reduce stress. \n\nI found that Ibuprofen (ADVIL) works better than the other pain relievers on the shelf. Don't take asperin as it can make a mess of your stomach.  DO NOT overdose on Tylenol. That is easy to do as many people think its OK to NOT follow directions since is ONLY Tylenol. Actually it is a drug that can kill if the person takes too much.  Additonally, there is the ingredient of Tylenol in other drugs. It is possible to overdose with that combination.\n\nGood luck and remember to go to the doctor if nothing works. Ask if there is anything that won't put you to sleep, if they want you to take a pain killer.
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Try mixing honey and lemon is a cup of hot water...the honey will soothe your throat...thats what i do...and seems to work...Good Luck..and get well soon!!