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yorkiepuppie · 11-05-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Lol, maybe he's voting for the date rape drug!

LOL!

yorkiepuppie · 11-05-2009, 04:32 PM

yay ann! what great news to hear that surgery would be totally unnecessary.

just don't take wylie's tennis balls! lol!

Wylie's Mom · 11-05-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Lol, maybe he's voting for the date rape drug!

LMBO!!!!!!! Love ya for saying that.

BonBon · 11-06-2009, 05:12 AM

That's great that you have a doctor you like and trust. Even better that he's not leaning towards surgery for you. Tennis balls - medicine has gotten so high tech!

I really hope the dental peice works of for you and your insurance!!

RemydeHaviland · 11-06-2009, 10:29 AM

DH had significant sleep issues, not specifically diagnosed as apnea but the following were his symptoms: he would wake up frequently, excessive snoring and would stop breathing during sleep and would always wake up tired. For him, we ultimately found that allergies were a root cause. Its a long story, but he did several things:

1) Limited his use of Claritin. He has allergies however he severely cut back his Claritin dosage, only taking when absolutely necessary and began using an OTC saline nasil spray 2-3x per day to increase moisture

2) Eliminated red peppers from his diet. This included consumption of actual peppers as well as any spices containing red pepper (IE blackening seasoning, etc.)

3) Minimized his chocolate consumption (which was not excessive to begin with, but we both really like dark chocolate)

Everyone is, obviously different, but it was quite surprising the difference these changes made. His sleep is significantly better with minimal interruption. And, when he takes too much Claritin, or eats peppers it is amazing how quickly his sleep patterns are affected....

Anyhow, some food for thought.... perhaps some exploration of allergens may be helpful for you as well

Wylie's Mom · 11-06-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RemydeHaviland

Minimized his chocolate consumption

Thank you so much. Interestingly...this *is* the first year that seasonal pollens have really made me sneeze and my nose run here in AZ (I've now been here 4.5 yrs). Weird huh? Wonder if that's related. I will ask my Doc in December at my follow-up. Thanks for mentioning this!

But um, on the chocolate thing....isn't minimizing chocolate consumption the 8th deadly sin? Just sayin'....

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luvfla · 11-06-2009, 11:58 AM

The tubes...we have an iron bed so I've given myself enough tube to move around with & then I tie wrapped my tube to the bed. It works great!

RemydeHaviland · 11-08-2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

But um, on the chocolate thing....isn't minimizing chocolate consumption the 8th deadly sin? Just sayin'....

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Yup, its absolutely criminal

but its been effective! Fortunately for him he was not a big chocolate eater to begin with

Good luck with resolving your situation!

11-05-2009, 04:32 PM	#47
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11-06-2009, 05:12 AM	#49
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	That's great that you have a doctor you like and trust. Even better that he's not leaning towards surgery for you. Tennis balls - medicine has gotten so high tech! I really hope the dental peice works of for you and your insurance!! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

11-06-2009, 10:29 AM	#50
RemydeHaviland Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire Posts: 641	DH had significant sleep issues, not specifically diagnosed as apnea but the following were his symptoms: he would wake up frequently, excessive snoring and would stop breathing during sleep and would always wake up tired. For him, we ultimately found that allergies were a root cause. Its a long story, but he did several things: 1) Limited his use of Claritin. He has allergies however he severely cut back his Claritin dosage, only taking when absolutely necessary and began using an OTC saline nasil spray 2-3x per day to increase moisture 2) Eliminated red peppers from his diet. This included consumption of actual peppers as well as any spices containing red pepper (IE blackening seasoning, etc.) 3) Minimized his chocolate consumption (which was not excessive to begin with, but we both really like dark chocolate) Everyone is, obviously different, but it was quite surprising the difference these changes made. His sleep is significantly better with minimal interruption. And, when he takes too much Claritin, or eats peppers it is amazing how quickly his sleep patterns are affected.... Anyhow, some food for thought.... perhaps some exploration of allergens may be helpful for you as well __________________ Susanne and Remy

11-06-2009, 11:58 AM	#52
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	The tubes...we have an iron bed so I've given myself enough tube to move around with & then I tie wrapped my tube to the bed. It works great!