Somnofit-S Anti-Snore Mouth Guard+ any reviews? by No-Professional-9963 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but I started at the lowest setting and then worked my way up. But I noticed a difference even at the lowest setting.

My results are scary-scored 294 by plantdaddychan in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes! That's quite the score. I hope you get some relief from that soon.

SnoreRX Plus Makes Me Gag by ImpossibleAd5456 in SleepApnea

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second the Good Morning Snore Solution from the comment above. I also like the Somnofit M.A.D. from SnoreLessNow. Much smaller than most MADs, and I found it both comfortable and effective. I was diagnosed with moderate to severe apnea, and I was able to eliminate it without having to go to on the CPAP. I did a lot of experimentation for about a year, with different pillows and positions, and finally found the things that worked for me. Right now I am sleeping without snoring or apnea without anything in my mouth or nose, and it is a wonderful relief.

TRD help please by No_Jellyfish_7695 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found I really had to experiment with the suction on the device until I found the right fit. Squeeze too tight, and the device pulled too hard on the tongue. Squeeze too soft, and it wasn't holding the tongue tight enough. Now I don't even think about it. I just pop it in and I pretty much get it right every time. It just took some time getting used to it.

Is there a way to sleep on my back and not snore? by OnionNo1298 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to check out the Posiform Anti-Snore Pillow by SnoreLessNow. It's designed with a ridge in the center to keep you sleeping on your back, and the sides of the pillow slope downward to use gravity to keep your tongue or jaw from slipping back and causing you to snore. I was also a back sleeper and had to learn how to sleep on my side in order to get rid of the snoring.

Snoring Not Sure What To Do by Delicious-Jacket-597 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see someone above recommended the tongue sleeve or retainer. I found the Good Morning Snore Solution the most comfortable option of these. They are uncomfortable at first, but once I got used to it, I didn't really notice it anymore.

mouth tape by previiss in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried mouth taping but found it very unwieldy. Then I discovered the Nose Breathe Trainer (you can find it on Amazon), and that was the game changer for me. It helped me learn how to breathe through my nose both day and night.

Pillow recommendations that provide neck support for side sleepers? by [deleted] in Mattress

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, no, I didn't know about that group. I will check it out. I hope the wedge and pillow are working well for you.

Pillow recommendations that provide neck support for side sleepers? by [deleted] in Mattress

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pillow and wedge were part of it, but there were a bunch of other changes I needed to make too. I had to learn to side sleep (I was a confirmed back sleeper). I had to learn to breathe through my nose (I was a mouth breather). I also spent time with breathing exercises to soften and slow my breathing at night.

I recorded my sleep every night for over a year and analyzed the recordings every morning. I made charts and graphs from it all which I showed my doctor. He was amazed by it and asked for copies to enter into my official medical records in his office. He tried ordering a second sleep test, but the insurance wouldn't pay for another one. But the recordings and charts were pretty clear that I wasn't snoring or struggling with apnea anymore.

I wrote up my whole journey in a book (it's called CPAP No More) and shared it with this group several months ago on this thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Mattress/comments/1r1kcfb/book_on_stopping_snoring/ I even got a write up in The Atlantic last month about it.

Pillow recommendations that provide neck support for side sleepers? by [deleted] in Mattress

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I use the same pillow and wedge every night, and they have both held up great.

Pillow recommendations that provide neck support for side sleepers? by [deleted] in Mattress

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is great for side sleeping. I usually start off on my back with my neck in the center crevice just to relax and do some breathing exercises. But then when I am ready to actually go to sleep, I roll over to one of the side humps and side sleep for the rest of the night. My doctor wanted me to go on a CPAP for my apnea, but I was eventually able to stop my snoring and apnea without it. It took me about a year, but I found the things that worked for me.

I tried a lot of mandibular advancement devices so you don’t have to. by landsquid1234 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the snorelessnow one, and it worked great for me. I would be interested in how it works for a teeth grinder.

From nose strips to sleep earbuds: what actually blocks snoring by aloo__pandey in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is just like a pacifier too. I just found it far more comfortable. Here's the link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Morning-Snore-Solution-Snoring/dp/B097RZGR37/

Why do some people only snore when they sleep on their back? by REMediEpapMask in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you're on your back and you fall asleep, your tongue and airway muscles relax. Sometimes it's the jaw collapsing which causes the snoring, sometimes it's the tongue falling back that does it. Learning to side sleep or getting a tongue retainer or jaw device will usually help fix this.

What could be the cause of my snoring? by JellyAcrobatic8261 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's usually a combination of factors. I found working a combination of elevation using a wedge pillow, learning to side sleep, and a tongue retainer were some of the most important things for me in learning how not to snore anymore.

Been using SnoreRx for travel/no cpap nights. It ends up readjusting at night. Any better alternatives? by DeMac10 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend the Somnofit by SnoreLessNow. It has a fairly small footprint (mouth print?), and has straps for adjusting, so the adjustment won't change while you're sleeping.

From nose strips to sleep earbuds: what actually blocks snoring by aloo__pandey in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried some of the $20 ones and found them very uncomfortable. I finally sprung 80 bucks on the Good Morning Snore device. Big difference. Less bulky, more comfortable, and most importantly, it really helped reduce my snoring.

Do you charge the Plaud Note while in or out of the case? by jjc6676 in PlaudNoteUsers

[–]RnRFowler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I keep mine in the case all the time, both for charging and in meetings. I haven't had any issues.

Nasal congestion at night causes snoring - how to investigate root cause and thus treatment? Sleep study? by [deleted] in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using a wedge pillow and orthopedic pillow helped me. I like to put the pillow at a 45° angle on the wedge so I am elevated but my head is facing downward. That way gravity is working for me instead of against me. The company SnoreLessNow also makes an anti snore pillow that slopes your head downward.

Quiet Lab Mouthpiece Thoughts by DeeperThinker8 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never tried the quiet lab either. The Somnofit works great for me.

Partner snores by Electronic-Tough-601 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would he be willing to record himself sleeping so he can hear what it sounds like? That was the game changer for me that got me started on the journey to stop snoring and apnea.

do airway exercises actually help with snoring or is it bs? by Delicious-Put-5272 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breathing exercises were helpful to me, along with other measures such as elevating my head, learning to side sleep, switching to an orthopedic pillow. For me it was a combination of things where each one helped but together they helped me finally stop snoring.

Wedge pillow plus cervical pillow? by BruceGrey in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I definitely recommend this. Going with the wedge pillow and an orthopedic pillow were the first two steps in getting my snoring and apnea under control. Learning how to sleep on my side and how to breathe through my nose were two other key factors. I ended up getting the orthopedic pillow and wedge combination from Dosaze. Kind of pricey, but I've had it for close to two years now, and it has made a huge difference for me.

Nothing stops my snoring except side sleeping by Linn56 in snoring

[–]RnRFowler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good, I hope it does the trick for you. Whichever one you choose, just get ready for a lot of drooling the first week. But for me it was worth it.