Here's a thought for you Cpap users:

I have a friend who's used one for years. This past summer she got some sort of bite guard from her dentist and she no longer needs the machine! It took several trips to get it adjusted right, but she is doing better than ever.

We even roomed together on a quilting retreat and other than some very gentle snores, she did great. :)

LOL LOL -- I use one, too, and I'll be DARNED if I'll do that!!! It's bad enough DH teases me with the mask -- but a pantyliner???? Nope....he'd have too many jollies over that!

That's something I'm going to look into! I've noticed my front teeth chipping and cracking and I KNOW I grind my teeth at night. A dentist told me to get a bite guard but I ignored him!

If you have sleep apnea, please see a Pulmonologist/Pulmonary Specialist before you consider an alternative like this.

I was supposed to go to the sleep clinic a few months ago, but there is no way I can leave my disabled DH alone all night. None of his nearby family are willing/able to do all the personal services I must do for him, so I had to cancel my appointment. Doctor wass less than pleased with me, but hey, you do what you have to do.

To clarify: she worked with the sleep specialists and her dentist.

My comment was to ask people who have sleep apnea to be careful. It had nothing to do with your friend. I am glad she was able to do this!!!!

I totally agree with you that it's a medical condition. For people who have established that a cpap helps, the next step might be a mouth appliance. :)

Wish I was closer, I would volunteer to stay with your husband for you. It's always a hard decision when other family just don't get it!

Thank you, Sharon. That is sweet of you.