u/MechanicNo6021

Hey everyone,

​My orthodontist recently recommended that I get MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion)—which is basically a device installed on the roof of the mouth to expand the upper jaw, followed by standard braces.

​The main goal for me is to improve my airway and nasal breathing, but I’m feeling a bit anxious about starting this journey.

​If anyone here in Tunisia has gone through this procedure (whether for breathing issues or just aesthetics), I would love to hear from you!

​How was your overall experience? (How bad was the pain/discomfort initially?)

​Who was your doctor? (And where are they located?)

​Are you satisfied with the end result? Both functionally (breathing better) and aesthetically (face/smile changes)?

​Cost/Duration: If you don't mind sharing, how long did it take and what was the approximate budget?

​Any advice, tips, or warnings before I sign up for this would be incredibly appreciated.

Hey everyone,

​My orthodontist recently recommended that I get MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion)—which is basically a device installed on the roof of the mouth to expand the upper jaw, followed by standard braces.

​The main goal for me is to improve my airway and nasal breathing, but I’m feeling a bit anxious about starting this journey.

​If anyone here in Tunisia has gone through this procedure (whether for breathing issues or just aesthetics), I would love to hear from you!

​How was your overall experience? (How bad was the pain/discomfort initially?)

​Who was your doctor? (And where are they located?)

​Are you satisfied with the end result? Both functionally (breathing better) and aesthetically (face/smile changes)?

​Cost/Duration: If you don't mind sharing, how long did it take and what was the approximate budget?

​Any advice, tips, or warnings before I sign up for this would be incredibly appreciated.

Hey everyone,

​My orthodontist recently recommended that I get MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion)—which is basically a device installed on the roof of the mouth to expand the upper jaw, followed by standard braces.

​The main goal for me is to improve my airway and nasal breathing, but I’m feeling a bit anxious about starting this journey.

​If anyone here in Tunisia has gone through this procedure (whether for breathing issues or just aesthetics), I would love to hear from you!

​How was your overall experience? (How bad was the pain/discomfort initially?)

​Who was your doctor? (And where are they located?)

​Are you satisfied with the end result? Both functionally (breathing better) and aesthetically (face/smile changes)?

​Cost/Duration: If you don't mind sharing, how long did it take and what was the approximate budget?

​Any advice, tips, or warnings before I sign up for this would be incredibly appreciated.

Many factors are contributing to my condition (especially UARS but some moderate apnea too), including (I think) my receding jaw, and my inflamed pharynx/throat from reflux

I went to an orthodontist to see if my jaw is really impairing my breathing and at first hegave me 2 normal X rays, but I asked for a ct scan with contrast so we can evaluate my airway inflammation at the same time, he ended up giving me a full face CBCT with a contrast agent, but the X-ray techyold me a CBCT can't be performed with contrast

So I wanted to ask who should I listen to, and what's the best option to visualize my jaws and my airways at the same time?

Is a contrast agent an option or will it decrease my bone structure clarity?

Many factors are contributing to my UARS, including (I think) my receding jaw, and my inflamed pharynx/throat from reflux

I went to an orthodontist to see if my jaw is really impairing my breathing and at first hegave me 2 normal X rays, but I asked for a ct scan with contrast so we can evaluate my airway inflammation at the same time, he ended up giving me a full face CBCT with a contrast agent, but the X-ray techyold me a CBCT can't be performed with contrast

So I wanted to ask who should I listen to, and what's the best option to visualize my jaws and my airways at the same time?

Is a contrast agent an option or will it decrease my bone structure clarity?

Many factors are contributing to my UARS, including (I think) my receding jaw, and my inflamed pharynx/throat from reflux

I went to an orthodontist to see if my jaw is really impairing my breathing and at first hegave me 2 normal X rays, but I asked for a ct scan with contrast so we can evaluate my airway inflammation at the same time, he ended up giving me a full face CBCT with a contrast agent, but the X-ray techyold me a CBCT can't be performed with contrast

So I wanted to ask who should I listen to, and what's the best option to visualize my jaws and my airways at the same time?

Is a contrast agent an option or will it decrease my bone structure clarity?

I only found it online on UK websites and they can't ship drugs to the EU.

Anyone has an idea whare I can get the liquid aniseed one ?

Any websites?

I had an endoscopy last december (2025), and my GI doctor found stomach ulcers but he didn't get a biopsy done and supposed I had H.Pylori and gave me 14 days of antibiotics.

fast forward to now I realised there may be another cause for my stomach ulcers, and since the antibiotic treatment literally wrecked my gut and my digestion, I decided to do an antibody test, to see if I indeed had H.Pylori before or not.

The problem is, when I did the test they told me even if I had H.pylori before, if it was eradicated by the treatment the antibodies will start to disappear slowly and there will be a significant reduction in their number

The test came out negativ, but now I'm not sure whether it's because I didn't have it in the first place or because I indeed had it but the treatment eradicated it

The test gives you a score with:

<0.75 means it's negative

0.75 <= value <1 means it's doubtful

&gt;= 1 means it's positive

And my score is a tiny 0.02

what are your thoughts ?

Any medical evidence supporting that 5 months isn't enough for the antibodies to disappear is welcome

I'm sure this symptom is caused by py LPR, yet I don't see anyone else talking about it.

I'm talking about loss of smell / taste

For the smell, it's not like I can't smell anything, but it's certainly not what it used to be. Casual smells are now vague and sometimes undetectable. Smells have to be somewhat intense and close for me to fully detect them. And I certainly wasn't like this before

As for the taste, I'm talking about the part of taste related to the smell. I can easily taste if something is salty, sour, sweet, acidic..., but I can't detect the distinct flavours of food, those that are detected by by smell

Sometimes I have to exhale vigorously through my nose just after eating a bite in order to detect some of the distinct flavours.

I feel like there's something blocking the smell cells, a veil that doesn't let smellingparticles reach them.

I'm really struggling with this, especially that I love cooking and not being able to properly taste is really problematic, and I wanted to know if someone else has this same symptom, or if someone overcame it and recovered their smell

Famma chkoun habet mn Europe hal ayemet nwassih 3ala 7wayja yjibheli ?

Anyone here tried "Self Nutricare PROBIOTIQUES & Prebiotiques", "Therabiotics" or "Lactibiane Reference"?

How was your experience? Did any of them work for you ?

Hi, I'm new here and I want to try a probiotic supplement to help with my bloating, reflux and overall health.

I need advice on what specific strains should I look for, is it better to take a 10 billion strain supplement or 4 specific ones, does it have to contain prebiotics, and how should I take it?

Hi, I'm new here and I want to try a probiotic supplement to help with my bloating, reflux and overall health.

I need advice on what specific strains should I look for, is it better to take a 10 strain supplement or 4 specific ones, does it have to contain prebiotics, and how should I take it?

As the title says, any personal experiences are welcome

Hi, I'm new here and I want to try a probiotic supplement to help with my bloating, reflux and overall health.

I need advice on what specific strains should I look for, is it better to take a 10 strain supplement or 4 specific ones, does it have to contain prebiotics, and how should I take it?

Any specific probiotic strain that has helped you solve bloating, indigestion and reflux? Any advice for my first time taking a probiotics supplement ?

Also (not related) has magnesium supplement helped/harmed you in any way ?

I am currently using a Resmed Airfit N 20, but no matter how much I tighten it, I always get major leaks (they gave me a size L without even consulting me...)

I used the size guide in the box and I found that the S fits just right but the paper is touching my nose a little (barely), should I go for the S or the M ?

https://preview.redd.it/0sagrh2jzxyg1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d52b12aad697a43f5f7429f0c60b0a801e7593f9

https://preview.redd.it/iv275h2jzxyg1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bb09255d2c2ec474930a1909fe24e0f715c58e37

https://preview.redd.it/tt824i2jzxyg1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e544679d4f1b26608845c214cbe04ba82ca81720

And here are some screenshots of the leak rate graph, I tape my mouth so I believe those are mask leaks

https://preview.redd.it/uwspopyyzxyg1.png?width=1501&format=png&auto=webp&s=1f27cfc122d7200e671c1b0feac9532d42789110

https://preview.redd.it/7k4d8qyyzxyg1.png?width=1507&format=png&auto=webp&s=2a184c25fbd6689b99e2cdacbbc13f64ddee75c8

https://preview.redd.it/9qlczpyyzxyg1.png?width=1508&format=png&auto=webp&s=d35cdc3aa194dd5b0ee728b437fd703a313e35db

Ps. the tape let's a tiny bit of air through, but I still think those are mask leaks

Are Dr. Jamie Koufman's youtube videos worth watching after reading a lot of her blog articles? Do they contain any additional advice?