ManagerMom 1,010 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I can't take my dh's snoring anymore. I have Mack's slim fit earplugs that fit better than normal sized but they are not blocking out his snoring enough (29 db canceling). I'm ordering a noise machine but I'd like some better ear plugs. Help a sister out! :) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SparklyUnicorn 70,566 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Has he tried anything for the snoring? Breathe Right strips work well for my DH. I know, not what you asked, but crazy snoring probably isn't helping him either! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ManagerMom 1,010 Posted December 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 He won't do anything about it. I've tried, trust me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SparklyUnicorn 70,566 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 duct tape :laugh: 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TranquilMind 8,523 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I can't take my dh's snoring anymore. I have Mack's slim fit earplugs that fit better than normal sized but they are not blocking out his snoring enough (29 db canceling). I'm ordering a noise machine but I'd like some better ear plugs. Help a sister out! :) Mack's Pillow Soft silicone earplugs work better, I think. I break one in half and use each half, pushing it in a little to block sound (but not hard or deep). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bambam 3,635 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 My dh snored. And then I started waking in the night because he would stop. And then start again. So finally we (kids reported it too if he napped during the day) convinced him to go to the doctor. Sleep apnea - as many as 60 interrupts in his sleep in one hour - longest being 90 seconds, but, of course, most were much, much shorter. CPAP machine = no snoring, and a much happier and well-rested husband. It took me some time to get used to the quiet though. I like the foam earplugs, but those aren't going to help more than the ones you already have. Maybe putting noise cancelling headphones on top of earplugs/ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mims 107 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 The silicone ones they use for swimmers. Blocks just about every noise out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Florida. 53,810 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I have the same issue. He has a c-pap but won't wear it. The silicone ones they use for swimmers. Blocks just about every noise out! These moldable type? Or these? Or none of the above (and if so can you link?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redsquirrel 17,857 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I feel your pain, sister! Yes, the silicone ones work best for me as well. I like these https://smile.amazon.com/Macks-Pillow-Silicone-Earplugs-Value/dp/B003LZQGN6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482177395&sr=8-1&keywords=mack%27s+pillow+soft I use one and split it in half. I just sort of smush it in there, lol. I poke it a bit to seal it and it works great. I am a small person and those pink 'slim' earplugs HURT my ears. I have a difficult time finding earbuds that are small enough as well. These squishy plugs work much better and don't hurt. You can reuse them for quite a few nights before you need to use another one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MercyA 19,600 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) . Edited February 15, 2017 by MercyA 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aggie96 1,104 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Yep, DH stopped smoking and lost weight which helped but did not completely stop the snoring. Now we sleep in separate bedrooms. Heaven! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spy Car 19,213 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 He probably has sleep apnea, which—if ignored—will almost certainly shorten his life. He should have a sleep study. Sticking your finger's in your ear is not the answer (literally or figuratively) when there is an obvious problem. Be smart. Bill 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laura Corin 40,873 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I use Sparkplugs - they work really well for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carol in Cal. 24,168 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I used sponge ones, rolled them tight, pushed them in. Also, DH couldn't go to sleep before I did. It was almost a rule. Later in life I started to get outer ear infections often, very painful and hard to treat, so I had to give up the earplugs. Around that same time DH had realized that he's at high risk for diabetes and lost a bunch of weight. That, coupled with not sleeping on his back, pretty much stopped the heavy snoring. Later he got a CPAP machine, and he uses that all the time now. It took him a while to get used to it, but now he can't stand not to have it with him even when he travels. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutingmom 2,215 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I also suggest he get tested for sleep apnea because it can shorten his life. My dh's is so bad he is recommended to never sleep without his BiPap machine as he could die in his sleep. (When he finally got off the writing list for a sleep study (3 years after being unofficially diagnosed while he was in the hospital for something else) he was told he had the worst case they had ever tasted there.) There are listed of symptoms and effects of not treated, if he needs convincing) Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sbgrace 3,172 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I, too, would wish he could be convinced to get a sleep study. It will shorten his life. But I know you can't make an adult do something so... My husband agreed to wear one of those mouthpieces you get online--SnoreRX. It took some adjustment for him to get used to wearing it, but he felt so much more rested after he adjusted. He also wears one of those shirts to keep him off his back. With the combination, he doesn't snore anymore, and I assume he is having far less apnea if any. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jann in TX 3,088 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I cant wear ear plugs so I have my own bedroom. DH has had 2 surgeries-- both helped some, but now he has put on 20 pounds it is back to bad again. He can't find a c-pap mask that will fit his face/beard and he will NOT lose the beard! His beard is not long either-- 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ManagerMom 1,010 Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Trust me, I have begged, pleaded, etc. for him to go get a sleep study. He does not want to be tied to the machine and loves to sleep on him stomach. This is a man who never sees a doctor (never gets sick but doesn't like screening tests), and doesn't even go to the dentist! He is a freak about his teeth being clean though so don't get too grossed out, lol. We did sleep separately for many years but the relationship suffered. We still do occasionally if one of us needs to be up very early or has a something important going on. Thanks for the recommendations. I ordered 4 different kinds and a noise machine today. I had no idea that silicone or wax ear plugs existed so I'm excited to try those. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel 6,799 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Seriously, the cpap machine has been a life changer for us. My husband is a new person because he is finally getting enough sleep and I feel better too. The machine is quiet and my husband has no trouble sleeping with his mask on. They can even do the sleep study at home. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spy Car 19,213 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) And here I always thought that getting men to do what they otherwise might not, was the second (or possibly third) most important attribute of being a woman? In all seriousness untreated sleep apnea kills. Some things in a partnership should be non-negotiable. Otherwise, the silence that comes may not be the outcome you've planned on. A good APAP machine can end snoring, the disruption of sleep for both partners, and prevent a needless early death. Bill Edited December 20, 2016 by Spy Car 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kap728 141 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Just for a different perspective, my husband's snoring is horrible and is NOT caused by sleep apnea. He did the testing. No apnea. He just has ridiculously huge tonsils that block his airway. Losing weight (probably 20 pounds or so) would help, but he has snored his whole life, even during high school athlete weight periods. Right now we do sleep in separate rooms, but I miss the closeness of reading/watching TV together before bed, and the kid-free talking time. I wish we had a machine that could control his snoring, but it's not always sleep apnea. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Onceuponatime 14,294 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Breathe right strips work here, too. And it's such a simple thing. I insisted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel 6,799 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Just for a different perspective, my husband's snoring is horrible and is NOT caused by sleep apnea. He did the testing. No apnea. He just has ridiculously huge tonsils that block his airway. Losing weight (probably 20 pounds or so) would help, but he has snored his whole life, even during high school athlete weight periods. Right now we do sleep in separate rooms, but I miss the closeness of reading/watching TV together before bed, and the kid-free talking time. I wish we had a machine that could control his snoring, but it's not always sleep apnea. My kids have all inherited my husband's ridiculously large tonsils too. They do snore lightly and aren't even close to overweight. Has your husband talked to an ENT about having the tonsils removed? They may not unless he has problems with strep, but it could be worth checking into if the snoring is affecting your marriage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laura Corin 40,873 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 My husband has mild apnaea and snores constantly. He is not overweight. He was given the option of treatment and used a CPAP for a while. Unfortunately, despite months of practice, he could not find a way to avoid stressing his back due to the sleeping positions. He stopped using the CPAP (his doctor is not worried about this) and I wear earplugs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mamaraby 8,837 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Do you live in the US? My mom swears by the Walgreens brand blue ear plugs. She said they worked really well to block out my Dad's snoring (he's pretty loud). Dh wears them when he has to sleep during the day while we're home and he has to sleep. They work well for him, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J-rap 16,781 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 My dd ordered earplugs where you mold them into the shape of your own ear, and they worked well with her snoring roommate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MSNative 2,644 Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Trust me, I have begged, pleaded, etc. for him to go get a sleep study. He does not want to be tied to the machine and loves to sleep on him stomach. This is a man who never sees a doctor (never gets sick but doesn't like screening tests), and doesn't even go to the dentist! He is a freak about his teeth being clean though so don't get too grossed out, lol. We did sleep separately for many years but the relationship suffered. We still do occasionally if one of us needs to be up very early or has a something important going on. Thanks for the recommendations. I ordered 4 different kinds and a noise machine today. I had no idea that silicone or wax ear plugs existed so I'm excited to try those. Please come back and post your results. I have a noise machine but it gives me a horrible headache when I use it. Sigh. My husband used to snore horribly so I put up with the headache. Now his snoring is milder but still enough to wake me several times a night. Ive tried so many things but never thought of ear plugs. Duh. So Id love to hear which ones work best for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bambam 3,635 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 For those who had trouble finding a CPAP machine to fit, my dh has just a couple of plugs to stick into his nostrils (basically) and a strap to pull around his head, and I think he had a chin strap to keep his mouth closed (but didn't need that). So fit isn't that much of a problem anymore. But it is worth getting checked out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Peregrine 6,953 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Ohropax are the best I have used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel 6,799 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Please come back and post your results. I have a noise machine but it gives me a horrible headache when I use it. Sigh. My husband used to snore horribly so I put up with the headache. Now his snoring is milder but still enough to wake me several times a night. Ive tried so many things but never thought of ear plugs. Duh. So Id love to hear which ones work best for you. If you have Amazon Prime there are white noise channels, you can choose the type of white noise. I napped through one called storms the other day and it was actually relaxing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Lanny 9,818 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 OP has an M.D. checked to see whether or not your DH has Sleep Apnea? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DawnM 28,473 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 No ear plugs work for me. I am a super light sleeper and even "muffled" snoring keeps me up. I can hear a lot, even through earplugs. I would need a separate room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Word Nerd 17,145 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 He probably has sleep apnea, which—if ignored—will almost certainly shorten his life. He should have a sleep study. Sticking your finger's in your ear is not the answer (literally or figuratively) when there is an obvious problem. Be smart. Bill Another recommendation to do a sleep study. DH and I were both surprised at how severe his apnea was when he did one. Since he got a CPAP, we both sleep better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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musicianmom 1,505 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) And here I always thought that getting men to do what they otherwise might not, was the second (or possibly third) most important attribute of being a woman? Good to know I’m less of a woman because I have poor persuasion skills and can’t manage to convince my ultra-stubborn, likely-on-the-spectrum husband to do anything. Thanks. (My situation is just like the OP’s, and even my in-laws don’t understand why dh won’t just do the obvious thing and have the sleep study.) For the OP: I have found squishy earplugs at Walgreens with a 32 db rating. They work pretty well as long as I’m the first one to get to sleep. Edited November 21, 2017 by musicianmom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Debbi in Texas 877 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I understand your pain. For the past three years, dh has worked nights. It had its disadvantages, but the advantage was that I could sleep alone. Just last week he started working days. He is willing to do a sleep study, so we need to get that set up. Until then, some nights are spent sleeping either on the couch or in the recliner. I never found any ear plugs that were comfortable enough and would block out all the noise. I hope you find some that are effective!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shellydon 2,294 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Sleep Apnea causes dementia. It is essential that it be treated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KungFuPanda 32,780 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Good to know I’m less of a woman because I have poor persuasion skills and can’t manage to convince my ultra-stubborn, likely-on-the-spectrum husband to do anything. Thanks. (My situation is just like the OP’s, and even my in-laws don’t understand why dh won’t just do the obvious thing and have the sleep study.) For the OP: I have found squishy earplugs at Walgreens with a 32 db rating. They work pretty well as long as I’m the first one to get to sleep. You’re definitely not less of a woman, but I sincerely believe that married men live longer because spouses talk them into a trip to the doctor. Some men are just more stubborn and generally those men aren’t hanging out on homeschool boards. My own dh dodged a bullet with insanely high bp because I convinced him to get checked out. Even with that victory under my belt I can’t imagine how I’d talk him into a sleep study. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyGrace 303 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Agreeing w/ the cpap suggestions. It took dh YEARS to finally hear me and do it but he finally do, so please do be (gently) persistent. Even w/ the cpap, i’m Such a light sleep every little noise wakes me up. Tried every ear plug known to man (the wax ones were ok, the best of what I tried) and what finally worked was using a white noise app on my phone with earbuds. Just a white noise MACHINE didn’t work. These earbuds are easy to sleep in and nice and soft compared to any others, and I’m a side sleeper so I sleep right on them: MAXROCK silicone sleeping earbuds, from Amazon. Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caedmyn 1,041 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 HEAROS Xtreme Protection. I was literally in despair when they changed the design and they didn't work for me any more and I couldn't find anything comparable...luckily they changed back to the original design. DH has a CPAP and that thing is LOUD. I also put a pillow over my head. I only have one certain pillow that works...it's a fat smooshy pillow, I suppose it's a feather pillow. My mom says cotton balls work better than any earplugs she's tried. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zebra 2,840 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 And here I always thought that getting men to do what they otherwise might not, was the second (or possibly third) most important attribute of being a woman? In all seriousness untreated sleep apnea kills. Some things in a partnership should be non-negotiable. Otherwise, the silence that comes may not be the outcome you've planned on. A good APAP machine can end snoring, the disruption of sleep for both partners, and prevent a needless early death. Bill I didn't realize there was a brand of earplugs called "You are a failure as a woman and you are killing your husband." I'll have to look and see if they sell them online. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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