My bf snores like a grizzley bear...SOS! Help a sista out.

[QueenofCorona]

My bf never really snored until a few months ago. Its so bad. Even with industrial ear plugs in I can hear it. Its ok if he's laying on his stomach but he rolls onto his back and its on.

Even on vacation in a king sized bed I had to go sleep in the other bedroom. Last night at my house even it was so bad I almost went to the couch.

I have complained about it and he apologizes and I know he feels bad but I don't think he grasps how bad it really is. I can handle it on the weekends if I don't need to be up early but today I am crabby and dragging ass at work for lack of sleep.

I guess maybe he has put on a few pounds since we started dating so its partially my fault maybe. I just don't know what suddenly brought it on.

Any of you snorers have advice? Anyone cured a snorer?

[the_robot]

You don't know what's snoring until you hear my grandfather snoring. The man can make the house tremble.

[QueenofCorona]

Trust....I know. Its like sleeping with my dad which is distrubing on a whole new level (shudders)

For my bday we went to my family's cabin. We slept in "grandma's room" it got so bad I had to sleep in "grandpa's room" for the sole reason my grandparents had seperate bedrooms....only I think my grandparents could still sleep in the same room when they were in their early 30's.

I'm seriously going to have to get a cot set up downstairs when I move it. I can't imagine being this tired for the rest of my life.

Anyone heard anything good about those "Breathe Right" strips? He has good insurance, I may have to con him into going to a sleep clinic cuz if I ain't happy, he won't be happy in his pants, jk.

[vashti]

I feel for you. My husband does this. There is a surgical option, but he wouldn't do it. I understand those breathing strips across the nose help, too, but he wouldn't try them. I have not found any cure, other than a spare bedroom or him losing weight.

[QueenofCorona]

Ugh. I don't know how you function at work after a night of snoring. Its bad enough trying to stay awake at my desk just talking to people on the phone. I'd have accidentally killed someone by now if I were in charge of peoples lives.

[the_robot]

I heard sleeping on their side (like fetus position, I don't really know how to explain it) helps too.. if it works you could strap him down to keep him there haha

[Raze]

I heard sleeping on their side (like fetus position, I don't really know how to explain it) helps too.. if it works you could strap him down to keep him there haha

Duct tape him on his side and put a fish bowl over his head.

[Gigabitch]

This herbal stuff called Snore Stop actually works, but it's expensive. My ex-husband snored. He wouldn't use those breathe-right strips either. He was actually kind of a dick about his snoring, like he thought I was making it up or something.

[dewilliams2]

I snore but like you said with your bf mine started only recently...I haven't really put on weight but for some reason my nose stops up at night. I even bought new pillows that are supposed to be hypo-alergenic thinking it was allergies. I've recently moved but I had the same problem at my last place so I think it has to be my stuff and not the house. I really don't have a lot of things though and I keep stuff dusted and swept so I can't figure it out. Luckily my gf is a hard sleeper and says she only notices it when she wakes up to go to the bathroom or something.

I haven't found a remedy yet but I'm looking for one....I know I have to get my nose to stop pluggin up so I'm not suckin air through just my mouth all night. Does your boyfriend have similar sinus problems?

[QueenofCorona]

I'm not sure...he does have bad allergies but more so in the spring months. I wonder if it could potentially be extra dry due to the air conditioning running 27/4 in the house?

[Gigabitch]

My ex-husband's problem was drinking several quarts of beer every night. I think it irritated his sinuses. The yeast or something.

[dewilliams2]

I'm not sure...he does have bad allergies but more so in the spring months. I wonder if it could potentially be extra dry due to the air conditioning running 27/4 in the house?

I have been told that to...I'm gonna get a humidifier and put it by the bed to see if that helps me....you might try the same.

[lahnnabell]

My boyfriend doesn't typically snore unless he's been drinking. I sometimes snore and I think it has to do with my adenoids. I had them removed when I was very young as I had problems with a lot of ear infections. I was told that they could grow back though, but I'm not sure if it's true. Blowing my nose and making sure my nasal passages are clear before I head to bed has now become a part of my nightly routine.

[Gigabitch]

Do you think he would be willing to try using a neti pot before bed?

[IndiReloaded]

The only thing I have to add is that if this is a recently acquired thing you should have a medico check him out. Has he gained a lot of weight recently? The humidifier is a good idea also.