[petesergeant]

Three more things to try if you haven’t, on a “can’t hurt” basis: nightly Avamys spray (might need a scrip depending on where you are), magnesium glycinate before bed, little bits of plastic that go inside the nostril and hold them open.

[voakbasda]

I just discovered magnesium glycinate provides significant relief for my night sweats. I might have some undiagnosed apnea, but the sweats have been the only apparent symptom (and may be caused by a completely unrelated problem). Taking 400mg before bed seems to have turned off the symptom like a switch. YMMV, of course.

Annoyingly, this symptom had been discussed with numerous doctors for over a decade. I got zero constructive advice from the medical establishment. In most cases, they even showed disinterest and moved on as quickly as possible. Beyond worthless.

On a lark, I fed an AI a two sentence prompt and one follow-up question, and it was able to piece together data and give me the suggestion with solid reasoning behind why it might work. In less than 30 seconds.

[toast0]

Also worth a try... B1 (thiamine) seems to help for me. I don't have objective numbers, but I disturb my spouse with my snoring and breathing troubles far less. I believe I have (undiagnosed) central sleep apnea rathee than OSA though, it's been a long time since I had a sleep study, but I had only one event over a few recorded nights... But some nights it's pretty bad.

[petesergeant]

Thanks, ordered some, will give it a shot

[toast0]

Awesome, I hope it's helpful for you!

My experience is that it has a noticable effect about 30 minutes after ingesting. I'm currently taking 100 mg tablets. I had done a liquid suspension, but tablets are easier and more consistent.

If you don't notice a difference in the first few nights, it probably doesn't work for you, but b1 seems pretty inexpensive to try.

It doesn't seem to be like some things where you have to use it for two weeks before you notice a difference; but also there's not much (if any?) residual effect. Maybe I can forget to take it one night, but on the second morning, my spouse will ask me if I've been taking my B1. But, sometimes I do have episodes when I have been consistent, so not a silver bullet.

[patrickdavey]

Yip interesting, you're the second person in a week who has suggested the magnesium. I frankly never trust these suggestions of supplements (having tried some before), but, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12412596/ at least suggested it was a modest improvement. I'm going to give it a try at least.

[petesergeant]

Great, good luck! Avamys is real medicine (fluticasone furoate) and also worth a look in if you think part of the issue might be breathing.