Alrighty then, I was assured I could ask away with questions no matter how mundane, so, here goes.

My DW,and I do love her, has a severe problem with me. You see, I am a snorer. Not your typical run of the mill snorer either (according to the DW). I apparently have been known to rattle windows, shake walls, and if I happen to fall asleep on the couch while everyone else is watching TV,actually drown out the sound ( maybe I'm really doing them a favor). My DW just doesn't know how we, nay she, will survive in the confines of a 5er if and when that time comes. I am concerned for her well being, so on weeknights I do sleep out on the couch and let her have the quiet of the bedroom, but I'm not planning on spending my retirement sleeping on a couch. Sooo, the question is, how do you all, if this is a problem, deal with this situation?

My question pertaining to this situation is...after retiring and getting into the full-time RV lifestyle, has anyone actually stopped snoring? I know there are physical reasons that cause snoring, but I suspect there are also psycho-physical reasons as well. Such as stress level, exhaustion and weight. When one retires and gets to take over complete control of one's life and life style, these three affects on one's life can be controlled and for the most part eradicated. Just asking.

Have you ever considered a sleep study?  You might be a candidate for a CPAP machine.   Or have you considered the breathe ease they sell in stores?  You may want to discuss with your Doctor.

Earplugs?

I recommend the sleep study(speaking from experience) for both of your health.You will not regret it.

I to am a snorer and some time sleep in another room. Something that helps are breath rights, and mouth piece also it seems that when I lose a few pounds seems to stop me. If that does not help be sure and keep all the guns hid.

Tell your wife to get earplugs "Hearos", they are comfortable and good to 29 decipils. Rod snores like a bear and I am an extremely light sleeper and they work perfectly.

The sleep study will help determine the reason for your snoring but depending on the reason it might stop you from snoring so you should get checked out in case the situation is serious.

In the meantime, earplugs...trust me they work. When we have company spend the night I pass them out to everyone. Instead of mints on the pillow they get earplugs.

-- Edited by RodnReal on Friday 6th of November 2009 06:09:29 AM

We solved the problem.... We both snore. I sometimes wonder what other campers in the park must think when they walk by our rig and hear the sounds coming from it. I'm sure we must sound like a couple of bears hibernating.

Sometimes Len is the snorer; sometimes Phyllis is the snorer. We like to spread the joy around.

The best advice you got today was to get a sleep study done.  I use to rattle the windows, according to my family.  I didn't realize how badly I was sleeping without it.  Of course the first few weeks after getting the cpap, my husband would check to see if I was still alive, because I was so quiet.   It was great for me when I finally was getting a good night's sleep and not tired all the time. 

Nancy

I have snored all my life.. It was always a big joke for my sisters to bring out the recording they made of me to my dates... I had a sleep study and found out that I have a small airway..I use a c-pap machine now and no more snoring... it takes a while to get use to wearing it but you would not believe the difference in your energy level....and your partner sleeps better too... patti

Just a quick point on the c-pap.There are many different types of masks to choose from so most likely if needed you will be able to find one that will work for you.I went through several before I found one I could sleep with.I know we all make jokes about snoring(I still do) but it can be a serious medical condition as Tim mentioned.

I never snored until we moved HERE!  It's erratic, no pattern, not every night and probably related to allergies, which I never suffered from until we moved HERE.  The little nose strips some, as does an antihistamine shortly before bedtime.

Interestingly, I don't snore in our travel trailer....

Of course, hubby snores occasionally too.  Thank goodness neither of us are the type to shatter glass, though!

A sleep study is probably your best answer as others have said, for both the well-being of everyone.

Lived with a horrific snorer once...I was basically sleep-deprived for years.  Not fun.

As a retired cardiology nurse, PLEASE see your physician and have a sleep study done.  Many people with sleep apnea develop an enlarged heart (cardiomyopathy) due to the lack of oxygen to the heart muscle itself, and then end up with congestive heart failure.  This happens many times to men in their 40's. 

Please see your family physician and if the sleep study is positive for sleep apnea ask to be referred to a cardiology who specializes in cadiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.

Two of the cardiologists I worked for were very involved in heart failure research trials and also instrumental in making changes to the procotcols to treat congestive heart failure.

Snoring is not a laughing matter.  Early diagnosis can significantly reduce the degree of cardiomyopathy.

I'm off my soap box.
Gail

I just elbow my husband in the ribs until he rolls over!

I'm kidding (a little)

-COlleen

Well, thank you all for the thoughtful responses. I do have a friend who did the sleep study thing and he uses the CPAP machine. Actually he uses the VPAP for a better fit and it's more compatible with his breathing rate. I will have find either an MD or a naturopath since I've fired my previous MD for prescribing too many pharmaceuticals that, as a truck driver, I could not take. I thought sleep apnea was a problem as I would yawn all day. However, after starting to take a daily multivitamin, I don't yawn any more or have the need for that 3pm nap. Jacki also tries the poke me in the ribs solution to get me to roll over on my right side. That's usually a temporary fix as I would just roll back on my back after a few minutes. I told her about the ear plugs, they would not be an option. One thing about my general health, as the holder of a CDL, I am required to get a physical every two years and I make sure my heart and blood flow is OK as my Dad had a stroke from a blocked "c" artery in his neck. This may be hereditary as we both share relatively low blood pressure. I promise I will get to work on this.