Guest guest Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I have this 62 yo male, well controlled T1DM x >30yrs, long hx of enviromental allergies, had sinus surgery, multiple courses ab and steroids- which he is off and managing very well w acupuncture and herbal supplements. Had a neg sleep apnea test. He sleeps well but his wife con't to c/o his snoring. She will not wearing ear plugs because she wants to hear their kids etc during the night. He can only sleep on his back because when sleeping on sides, he gets a burning neuropathy in his feet. he has tried different mattresses, memory foam, pillow between the knees, can't sleep in his stomach- neck pain, Has tried the tape thing on his nose. Drinks one glass wine w dinner. On exam he has BMI 26, nose is about 50% patent, mouth and neck n. Any suggestions? I couldn't be more lucky then to have this fantastic group of doctors to pose this question to. Thank you everyone for this and everything else -- M.D.www.elainemd.comOffice: Go in the directions of your dreams and live the life you've imagined.This email transmission may contain protected and privileged, highly confidential medical, Personal and Health Information (PHI) and/or legal information. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this material, you may not use, publish, discuss, disseminate or otherwise distribute it. If you are not the intended recipient, or if you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and confidentially destroy the information that email in error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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