Does PureSleep Really Work?
Ever since I did a review on the PureSleep anti-snoring device (see Reviews section), I’ve been getting asked whether or not the thing actually works. Well, to answer that question, I performed an informal test to see whether or not using the device would have any affect on my blood pressure. After religiously measuring my blood pressure at the same time of day for a couple of weeks, I’m ready to report some preliminary results.
Backgound
First, a little background on my particular situation. I’m a 56 year old male that tries to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. The only time I go to the doctor is when I’m actually sick, which is not that often. However, the last time I went to the dentist, they mentioned that my blood pressure was a little high. Sure enough, it was.
About a year ago, I also began to snore at night. Most of the time it was no big deal but occasionally, my wife told me it was so bad that it kept her awake. The real scare was when she told me that on several occasions, she had woken up afraid that I had actually stopped breathing. She said that just about the time she was going to try to wake me, I would start breathing again – the beginning signs of sleep apnea.
After reading that sleep apnea can be a cause high blood pressure, I decided to take action. First step, stop the snoring and then see if my blood pressure came down.
The Results
After being alerted that my blood pressure was “a little high,” I purchased one of those home testing kits from the local drugstore and began keeping track of my pressure. Each reading was taken at the same time (first thing in the morning) in a seated position.
The first two columns (days 1 through 18) were baseline measurements, taken while I was waiting for the PureSleep device to arrive in the mail. As you can see, the average of these readings was 127/90, right inside the hypertension danger zone (“normal” pressure should be below 80 for the lower reading).
On day 19, the PureSleep device arrived and I started using it. According to my wife, the snoring stopped almost immediately. I also started waking up feeling rested and more energized. But did it help reduce my blood pressure?
The last two columns (days 19 through 33) show the results of sleeping with the PureSleep device in place. After using the device for about two weeks, my average blood pressure has dropped to 118/85. That’s a drop of 5 points on the Diastolic reading (the bottom number) – a definite step in the right direction!
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Day
|
BP
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Day
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BP
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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128/94
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19
|
108/82
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|
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2
|
137/87
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20
|
119/86
|
|
|
3
|
136/87
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21
|
112/86
|
|
|
4
|
122/88
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22
|
129/87
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|
|
5
|
118/87
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23
|
123/86
|
|
|
6
|
124/91
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24
|
127/85
|
|
|
7
|
115/87
|
25
|
112/81
|
|
|
8
|
120/96
|
26
|
117/84
|
|
|
9
|
123/92
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27
|
115/84
|
|
|
10
|
117/88
|
28
|
117/84
|
|
|
11
|
125/91
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29
|
112/82
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|
|
12
|
124/93
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30
|
124/88
|
|
|
13
|
133/86
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31
|
119/86
|
|
|
14
|
134/88
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32
|
112/88
|
|
|
15
|
133/90
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33
|
124/84
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|
|
16
|
139/94
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|||
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17
|
146/86
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|||
|
18
|
119/88
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|||
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AVG
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127/90
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AVG
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118/85
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My Conclusion
My conclusion is pretty obvious – the PureSleep device works. First, it stopped my snoring by pulling my jaw forward and preventing the soft tissue on the back of my throat to vibrate, which is what creates the snoring noise. Significantly reducing or completely eliminating the amount of snoring has given me a number of other benefits including:
- I no longer wake up several times during the night in “mid-snore” feeling like I’m choking. As a result, I get a full night of sleep and wake up feeling rested and refreshed.
- My wife gets a full night’s sleep as well since she doesn’t have to spend most of the night trying to get me to roll over and stop snoring.
- My heart is apparently also getting a full night of rest since my blood pressure appears to be coming down.
In short, the device is working for me and I’d recommend it to anyone with similar problems.
There are some drawbacks, however. First is the price. I mentioned this in my review (see Reviews section) but I can’t help bringing it back up and thinking about it every time I see a $2 mouth piece at the sporting goods aisle of the local Walmart.
Second, wearing it does take some getting used to. Even after using it for more than 2 weeks, my jaw still feels sore some mornings and my teeth are sometimes sensitive and feel like they’ve been moved back and forth. This gets less and less noticeable as your mouth gets used to the device.
Third, when you sleep with the device, your mouth tends to stay open for most of the night. This created a nice pool of drool on my pillow the first couple of nights. This does tend to go away as you get used to wearing it.
Lastly, since the device is actually a mouthpiece, it traps saliva so you’ll more than likely wake up with a case of morning breath that will drop a horse. This also means that you have to take extra care to keep the device clean and dry when not in use.
Despite these minor drawbacks, I’d still highly recommend the device because it works.
Where to get the PureSleep Device
As far as I know, the PureSleep device is only available direct through their website at www.PureSleep.com. I haven’t checked but you can probably also get comparable devices prescribed through your dentist.
Finally, I purchased the PureSleep device for my own use and do not receive any kind of compensation or benefit from the manufacturer (so I can’t quit my day job).
Snoring is more than a minor nuisance. It’s a problem that can lead to more serious health problems such as sleep apnea and hypertension. If you can’t get a good nights sleep due to snoring, you owe it to yourself to check out this device.
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Hi Frances,
No, I haven’t heard about the mouthpieces from Italy. I do know that most of the other non-prescription “solutions” that are out there (nasal strips, sprays, etc) just don’t work for me.
The nasal strips provided a little relief but the adhesive so irritated my skin that I couldn’t (wouldn’t) wear it anymore.
The throat sprays have a nice minty flavor but don’t last more than about half an hour — when I wake up in mid-snore again.
For me, the PureSleep device was a good balance between comfort, cost, and effectiveness. I hope it works as well for you.
Hiram
IT may work but the gagging effect is overwhelming so it is not effective in trying to sleep without snoring. This is after months of trying. BY THE WAY. THe company is so difficult to deal with that they refused to take the product back. I was gone for months in the summer and 30 days after we returned I started to try the product. BAD RESULTS and BAD COMPANY. SORRY
Doug – sorry things didn’t work out for you. However, I do appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. In order to get a balanced picture, we need to know the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Hiram
My name is Scott and I am actually the guy in the commercial who says “It works like a charm.” I have been using the device for about a year and a half now. I don’t get paid for being in the commercial aside from receiving a free device.
The thing really has worked for me very well. It took a few days to get used to, but now I feel weird sleeping without it. The reduction in my snoring is profound, I sleep better and perhaps more importantly, so does my girlfriend.
I have had previous surgery (a septoplasty) to try and deal with my snoring, but it didn’t work. I was actually considering laser surgery on my throat when I participated in the focus group for this device. I was really skeptical, but gave it a try and found out how well it works. I recommend it to anyone who has problem snoring. It really made a huge difference in my life.
I tried it for One night and I recorded myself for three hours with the mouth piece. I did not snore at all. I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea beased on RERAs and not apneas/ hypopneas.When I prepared the device and fitted it, it did not fit perfectly okay. I do not know if I can melt it again and readjust it. The hard plastic (base) seems to press against my tooth loer right side 6th tooth. I have not noticed the effect of it on the raspiratory disturbance I am having.
I also used SnoreGuard and it also stopped snoring. I noticed feeling better and more energetic during the day and did not have foggy head and headache as well.
Note, people talk about not being able to close their mouth while sleeping with the device. I put a little tape on me mouth just ot get used to closing my mouth.
From the two the PureSleep is thinner and so easier to close my mouth