who'd a thunk

markem · 11-17-2010, 02:51 PM

that pouring salt water through your sinuses could feel so good.

I have both types of neti pots (the squeeze bottle and the mini tea pot) but I think that the gravity flow (tea pot) one is my fave. I had no idea that you could go through entire winters without blinding sinus headaches until I started using this last year.

Blueface · 11-17-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

that pouring salt water through your sinuses could feel so good.

I have both types of neti pots (the squeeze bottle and the mini tea pot) but I think that the gravity flow (tea pot) one is my fave. I had no idea that you could go through entire winters without blinding sinus headaches until I started using this last year.

Another great thing is while taking a hot shower, let the water force down your nose. Amazing how much that helps clear things up.
Takes a bit of getting use to.

Mugen910 · 11-17-2010, 02:52 PM

sikk50 · 11-17-2010, 03:26 PM

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T.G · 11-17-2010, 04:22 PM

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http://www.neilmed.com/usa/products.php

The SinusRinse and Neti Pots are what is being talked about in this thread.

They work quite well, since I started using the SinusRinse bottle about two-three years or so ago, my consumption of zyrtec, allerclear and sudafed (the real stuff, the one you have to give a drivers license for) consumption has dwindled down to less than a dozen tablets per year in total. I used to need to take zyrtec /allerclear for months at a time during pollen seasons.

newcigarz · 11-17-2010, 04:27 PM

ucla695 · 11-17-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

that pouring salt water through your sinuses could feel so good.

Works for me too!

landhoney · 11-17-2010, 03:09 PM

Ha, just got one, busting my cherry tonight......will report on how it went later.

I don't normally kiss and tell, but since its you guys.............

Chainsaw13 · 11-17-2010, 03:12 PM

I'm going to have to research this stuff more. I believe I've been suffering from sinusitis for the last 5 weeks. Didn't start off that way, but has progressed into all of the symptoms.

GreekGodX · 11-17-2010, 04:12 PM

They work great especially after a long weekend of herfing

Here's an example of the neti-pot

poker · 11-17-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

They work great especially after a long weekend of herfing

Here's an example of the neti-pot

Im sure it works great, but that dosent look enjoyable at all.

icehog3 · 11-17-2010, 05:01 PM

I use them on occassion, with good results.

Starscream · 11-17-2010, 05:07 PM

Salt water in your sinuses? Sounds like it would burn a lot.

T.G · 11-17-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Salt water in your sinuses? Sounds like it would burn a lot.

Nah - the saline solution is made by using a pre-measured packet containing a salt and a buffering agent. It's not _that_ salty, plus the buffering agent helps quite a bit and the packets probably contain less than a teaspoon of compound (probably closer to about a half-teaspoon), so it's not like the mound of table salt in a cup of water like you would use for gargling.

It might be a bit uncomfortable the first time or two you use it, but that's probably due more to not being used to forcing 8oz of water up into and through your sinus cavity than anything else.

Even when you double the packs up it doesn't burn. Maybe a tiny tingle, but thats about it.

hammondc · 11-17-2010, 05:25 PM

THOSE THINGS ARE A MIRACLE FOR MY ALLERGIES. I cannot shout any louder than that. For real, if you suffer from outdoor allergies, these are great to use to rinse out your sinuses daily. The idea sounds strange but there is no discomfort at all. just remember to keep you mouth open and breath normally through your mouth or you'll create a vacuum and the fluid won't flow.

DocLogic77 · 11-17-2010, 05:29 PM

I use mine often in the winter and at the first sign of sinusitis.

11-17-2010, 07:03 PM

I think I'm going to have to try this.

Cheers,
G

shilala · 11-17-2010, 07:38 PM

I have great big humidifiers. They get the job done. If not for them, I'd be miserable all winter.

Ogre · 11-17-2010, 07:40 PM

Leigh (my girlfriend) swears by them. Just be forewarned, you will get some serious crap coming out of your nose.

T.G · 11-17-2010, 08:00 PM

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Leigh (my girlfriend) swears by them. Just be forewarned, you will get some serious crap coming out of your nose.

It's really cool when you do over one of those surface mounted deco bowl sinks made out of glass, you can see the shadow of the stuff on the counter as it swirls down the drain...

11-17-2010, 02:51 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	who'd a thunk that pouring salt water through your sinuses could feel so good. I have both types of neti pots (the squeeze bottle and the mini tea pot) but I think that the gravity flow (tea pot) one is my fave. I had no idea that you could go through entire winters without blinding sinus headaches until I started using this last year. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: who'd a thunk Ha, just got one, busting my cherry tonight......will report on how it went later. I don't normally kiss and tell, but since its you guys............. __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

11-17-2010, 03:12 PM	#9
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: who'd a thunk I'm going to have to research this stuff more. I believe I've been suffering from sinusitis for the last 5 weeks. Didn't start off that way, but has progressed into all of the symptoms. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-17-2010, 04:12 PM	#10
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: who'd a thunk They work great especially after a long weekend of herfing Here's an example of the neti-pot __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

11-17-2010, 05:01 PM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: who'd a thunk I use them on occassion, with good results. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: who'd a thunk Salt water in your sinuses? Sounds like it would burn a lot. __________________ Insert quote here.

11-17-2010, 05:25 PM	#15
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: who'd a thunk THOSE THINGS ARE A MIRACLE FOR MY ALLERGIES. I cannot shout any louder than that. For real, if you suffer from outdoor allergies, these are great to use to rinse out your sinuses daily. The idea sounds strange but there is no discomfort at all. just remember to keep you mouth open and breath normally through your mouth or you'll create a vacuum and the fluid won't flow.

11-17-2010, 05:29 PM	#16
DocLogic77 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Shawn Location: Deliverance Country Posts: 504 Trading: (1)	Re: who'd a thunk I use mine often in the winter and at the first sign of sinusitis. __________________ Talent wins games...heart wins championships. Go Steelers!

11-17-2010, 07:03 PM	#17
Martel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: who'd a thunk I think I'm going to have to try this. Cheers, G

11-17-2010, 07:38 PM	#18
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: who'd a thunk I have great big humidifiers. They get the job done. If not for them, I'd be miserable all winter. __________________

11-17-2010, 07:40 PM	#19
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: who'd a thunk Leigh (my girlfriend) swears by them. Just be forewarned, you will get some serious crap coming out of your nose.