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I've had problems with obstructive sleep apnea for a couple of years. Tried CPAP/BPAP for a month and hated it so much I'm now trying to see what I can fix with

I've had problems with obstructive sleep apnea for a couple of years. Tried CPAP/BPAP for a month and hated it so much I'm now trying to see what I can fix with surgery even though surgeries like maxilofacial sound horrific. I currently have a MARPE device installed to slowly splitting my palate bone down the middle to expand that. A pill sounds wonderful..

Citizen8396 1y ago
You might want to consider an oral appliance. There's no guarantee you will tolerate them or get the desired effect, but the same goes for surgery. Oral surgeries often have dentists who are certified in sleep medicine who can create a custom, medical-grade appliance for you. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandibular_advancement_splint https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandibular_advancement_splint
- rowanseymour 1y ago
  I tried everything I could find on Amazon but obviously that crap doesn't work. I can believe something custom made could help but my orthodontist persuaded me the only really solution was surgery or CPAP.
  - ianburrell 1y ago
    There are specialized dentists that make appliances. My understanding is custom works much better cause fits perfectly instead of having to mold it. If you can, go to dentist that has experience. They are expensive, mine was $3k.
    - Citizen8396 1y ago
      Insurance will sometimes cover them whole or in part, but it can be a difficult process.
toast0 1y ago
I've been taking a B1 (thiamine) suplement before bed and it significantly reduces reports of snoring and apnea from my sleeping partner. I think my apnea is more central than obstructive though. My observations are that I'm more likely to breathe through my nose when sleeping after taking B1, and that my nasal passages seem clearer, but I don't notice anything else (other than vitamin shop smell in urine). A neighbor suggested B1, and while I couldn't find any quality research, it falls into my bucket of 'if it's not obviously harmful... If it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid' and a bottle of b1 supplements is inexpensive. You'll know after a couple nights if it's helpful for you. I had a palette expander when I was young for orthodonic reasons. Fun times.

Citizen8396 1y ago

You might want to consider an oral appliance. There's no guarantee you will tolerate them or get the desired effect, but the same goes for surgery. Oral surgeries often have dentists who are certified in sleep medicine who can create a custom, medical-grade appliance for you. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandibular_advancement_splint https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandibular_advancement_splint

rowanseymour 1y ago
I tried everything I could find on Amazon but obviously that crap doesn't work. I can believe something custom made could help but my orthodontist persuaded me the only really solution was surgery or CPAP.
- ianburrell 1y ago
  There are specialized dentists that make appliances. My understanding is custom works much better cause fits perfectly instead of having to mold it. If you can, go to dentist that has experience. They are expensive, mine was $3k.
  - Citizen8396 1y ago
    Insurance will sometimes cover them whole or in part, but it can be a difficult process.

toast0 1y ago

I've been taking a B1 (thiamine) suplement before bed and it significantly reduces reports of snoring and apnea from my sleeping partner. I think my apnea is more central than obstructive though. My observations are that I'm more likely to breathe through my nose when sleeping after taking B1, and that my nasal passages seem clearer, but I don't notice anything else (other than vitamin shop smell in urine). A neighbor suggested B1, and while I couldn't find any quality research, it falls into my bucket of 'if it's not obviously harmful... If it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid' and a bottle of b1 supplements is inexpensive. You'll know after a couple nights if it's helpful for you. I had a palette expander when I was young for orthodonic reasons. Fun times.