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Most Sincere Warnings:

• Start with threshold doses and wait two or three hours before redosing, nasal bioavailability can be much higher than oral.
  
  
• Nasal administration is absurdly tantalizing when it comes to redoses, to the point you can swear you will only dose X ammount and end up using up your whole bottle in a binge. Be VERY weary of this strong desire.
  
  
• Because of the latter it is absolutely recommended you start with oral dosages so you can better assess the effects in a less compulsive fashion. This way you can research a single day and easily cut off usage for a week or two before the next session. Nasal administration tends to call for more escalation and it can leak into the next day.
  
  
• Please, for the love of Thor, DO NOT MIX FENTS WITH U4, there have already been several lethal and non-lethal Over Doses. This is seriously, utterly, real.
  
  
  The Skinny:
  
  
• Caustic substances are horrible when administered on mucous tissue, so a solution is called for. Isotonic saline solution is good enough, cheap, and sterile.
  
  
• Glycerin (Pharmaceutical Grade, UPS Grade, or Pure Grade) is available in most pharmacies as well, it is an amazing substance.
  Quote:
  >Glycerine may be used on every part of the epidermis, including mucous membranes. When diluted to a concentration below 50%, it acts as an emollient and demulcent, finding important applications in ointments and lotions. Preparations for the most sensitive areas of the body-antiseptic, vaginal, nasal, analgesic, dermatological, and burn ointments and jellies-are commonly made of watersoluble bases compounded with glycerine. Glycerine, too, is one of the most widely used ingredients in medical prescriptions. Only water may exceed glycerine in its range of applications.
  
  
• If you use 50% Saline Solution and 45% Glycerin, then you can finally add 5% of Menthol and/or Eucalyptus natural oils or essences (even if they contain some alcohol, the proportion will be too low to be irritant, and the glycerin will protect the mucous from drying up with it). The natural oils give the solution a pleasant smell that can cover some foul odors/taste (U4), and also have healing properties on their own.
  
  Using this information you can then calculate the concentration per dose, in accordance with your delivery system.
  
  The standard pharma quality nasal spray bottle (e.g. 1 and 2) can hold 25ml approximately (to the beginning of the neck) but are usually commercially sold with 15ml in them. They can hold 20ml with no problems at all.
  
  These bottles are almost universally designed to administer .1ml per push, which gives you 10 sprays per ml.
  You will have to make sure how many sprays your own particular bottle delivers by doing trials before adding the active ingredient.
  
  So usually 20ml will hold 200 sprays or "pushes".
  
  The standard RC Market U-47700 spray carries 3mg/spray = 3mg/push = 3mg/.1ml. That is 300mg:10ml or 600mg:20ml.
  
  PLEASE BEAR IN MIND FENTS ARE ABSURDLY POTENT AND SHALL NOT BE DOSED IN THE SAME PROPORTIONS THAN U4, YOU WILL HAVE TO RESEARCH THEIR DOSES
  
  3mg is a threshold dose of U4, so one spray will deliver threshold effects, 2 sprays will deliver common effects, and 3-4 sprays will deliver strong effects.
  Source
  
  Personally I made my first U4 Spray Bottle @ 2mg per spray, so I could be even safer to begin with. I would spray 4 times (8mg) for a full strong dose without tolerance.
  
  Because after having redosed a couple of times spraying your nosetrils 4 or 6 times leaves you with too much drip and sniffing like you have a cold, I decided to make my next spray @4mg/spray, this way I only need one or two sprays.
  
  I recommend you to start with a lower concentration.
  
  
  TRIALS TO DETERMINE ML PER PUSH
  
  You MUST calibrate your nasal spray bottle.
  
  First, if you will buy an over the counter spray bottle, ensure it is the pharmaceutical grade one.
  
  Pharmaceutical grade sprays have finger "handles" used to pull the delivery mechanism down with your Index and Middle finger, while you hold the bottom of the bottle with your Thumb.
  
  Read the instructions of your Over The Counter nasal sprays and look for said instructions, it they mention pulling with your Index and Middle finger while holding the bottom with the Thumb, then it is the bottle you want.
  
  If the instructions only tell you to push the bottle as needed, then it is not pharmaceutical grade. Usually the "push the belly of the bottle" sprays are meant to deliver solutions without active ingredients. When dealing with any sort of active drug the bottles call for specific pushes per hour and need consistency, they have an obviously more sophisticated mechanism:
  
  Vulgar Nasal Spray Bottle vs Pharmaceutical Grade Nasal Spray Bottle
  
  Once you have your Pharma Grade Nasal Spray Bottle, make the solution with the ratios I recommended above, but do not put the drugs in it yet!.
  
  Say you will make 20ml at your desired concentration
  
  Using proper measuring equipment (in reality you need at least a cough syrup measuring cup with graduation in milliliters) measure 10ml of Saline Solution, mix it with 8ml of Glycerine, and 2ml of Menthol/Eucalyptus Solution, mix well.
  
  You will end with 20ml of solution, pour it into the nasal spray.
  
  Prime the Spraying mechanism (prime means to push it until it shots a full spray) and then count how many full sprays you get out of it.
  
  Bear in mind you will have to hold it vertically to get the very last drops out of the bottle (it helps figuring out to which side of the bottom is bent the straw of the nozzle).
  
  You should get 198-202 sprays out of 20ml.
  
  If you do get .1ml per spray, you are set.
  
  
  MAKING THE SOLUTION
  
  Make a new batch of 20ml of the mixture of liquids, and then add the drug.
  
  At this point you should be using a simple kitchen beaker at least.
  
  Pour the liquid mixture into the glass beaker, and add the powdered drug.
  
  I have successfully dissolved 888mg of U4 into 22ml of the liquid mixture.
  
  About 60% of the powder "melts" into the solution immediately, but there are chunks of powder that will stubbornly stay solid.
  
  Do not shake too vigorously because chunks of powder will stick to the walls of the beaker.
  
  Instead heat a big mug of water in the Microwave for 45 seconds, and dip the beaker into the warm/hot water for 30 seconds, then take it out and swirl it slowly for 30 seconds.
  
  Repeat dipping the beaker into warm/hot water and slowly swirling the mixture until all the powder dissolves into the solution.
  
  
  Voila!
  
  
  
  BE ABSOLUTELY FUCKING CAREFUL, OPIOIDS ARE ADDICTIVE, HABIT FORMING, AND WHEN NASALLY ADMINISTRATED HIGHLY PRONE TO COMPULSIVE REDOSING
  
  SHIT IS NOTHING TO PLAY WITH, HONESTLY
  
  IF IN DOUBT AVOID THEM ALTOGETHER
  
  IF YOU ARE 100% CERTAIN YOU CAN DIP YOUR TOES IN THE WATER, BE READY TO DROWN NONETHELESS SO BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES, AND NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE DRUGS
  
  DO NOT FUCKING MIX THEM WITH ALCOHOL OR BENZOS
  
  FOR THE LOVE OF GOD KEEP THEM AWAY FROM THE REACH OF CHILDREN

For the spray you just need an empty bottle. This is the exact pack of bottles I got. They're really good, and it's only like 8 bucks for a 3 pack. The same company sells an amber glass version if you want that instead.

For saline you can do a few things, I had some left over from a medical use I had in the past. I also made some of my own after that that works really well. You could probably find some and buy it if you want, but I recommend making your own. Here's how:

Use distilled water (you can use tap water but make sure to boil it and let it cool before using it). Also use non iodized salt: sea salt, kosher, or table salt, it's all the same as long as it's not iodized because that'll dry your nose from what I read. Once you've got those 2 things, add a cup of water and a 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda (adjust amounts if you want, this will give you a lot left over). I don't know the purpose of the baking soda but every guide I saw said to use it. Once you got that, then you can make the solution, with either a syringe or beaker to measure the saline accurately and a scale to measure the 4f-mph accurately.

I tried to provide as much info as I could so you don't have to search around. Let me know if you need anything else, I'll do my best. Good luck! This is a great chem and using the nasal spray is my favorite by far.

I don't have info about the damage you may have done, but I had chronic nosebleeds as a child, resulting in the need for 3 separate cauterizations, and because of this I have to take very good care of my nose or risk getting a nosebleed at unfortunate times (though it is usually in the morning)

The best advice I can give is to get yourself a Neti Pot and clean out your clogged nostrils. Also I highly recommend using the healing ointment Aquaphor just make sure you aren't allergic. I put a little aquaphor in each nostril every night before bed, and haven't gotten any nosebleeds in over a year.

Change in weather (dry air) also makes my nose dry and more likely to bleed so a humidifier is always an option. Sorry this isn't directly drug related, but I think incorporating these things into your daily routine could be helpful regardless :)

I insufflate varieties of drugs from time to time, and even with my susceptible nose, I attribute my cleanly nose practices to my lack of nosebleeds.

Hopefully this saved you a trip to the doctor's! If these don't work, perhaps an ENT specialist would be your best option.

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Yeah it sucks.

If you have eye issues you can try Alaway (ketotifen fumarate) eye drops. These take about a week to improve symptoms.

Nasal steroids are now available over the counter (in the US) and work wonders for my sinuses during allergy season, they take maybe a couple days to improve symptoms. You can get Nasacort/Flonase in any allergy aisle, but I just picked up this Costco generic bulk pack on Amazon for super cheap.

Antihistamine pills make me so drowsy I can't really function, so I try not to take them. There are a few, mostly herbal, natural antihistamines and other items that help regulate histamine and allergic response, that I am looking into like quercetin, rutin, Vitamin C, and berberine to name a few. Those might be helpful to you. This article is more about histamine intolerance/mast cell disorders, but has some interesting info if you want to check it out.

The one I bought is called "GUOER Mask Can Be Washed Reusable N95 Mask One Size Multiple Colors" (link:https://www.amazon.com/GUOER-Washed-Reusable-Multiple-Color23/dp/B073QMLX47/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542218617&sr=8-1&keywords=GUOER+Mask+Can+Be+Washed+Reusable+N95+Mask+One+Size+Multiple+Colors) and on Amazon it's $13. I do not take any supplements for my immune system as I don't want to help it work better on my gut. I do use sleepytime sinus soother/throat tamer/vanilla tea which seems to help provide steam to my sinuses and make them feel better. I also sometimes take echinacea and zinc cough drops as that should predominately act locally and inhibit illness in that area but not act to promote my immune system elsewhere. However, that is theoretical and I haven't done any reading about the global impact (versus the local mouth impact) of zinc lozenges. One really helpful thing I do is use a personal steam inhaler with a menthol inhalant (steamer link: https://www.amazon.com/Vicks-Personal-V1200-Targeted-Congestion/dp/B0000TN7MY/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542218643&sr=8-3&keywords=vicks+personal+steam). That helps me fight off illnesses fairly well, I think, and makes me feel much better, too. Finally, I've just started sleeping more and taking better care of myself. Like, 8 hours is the norm, even though I'm in grad school. I'm happy to discuss more as I've always gotten sick easily and now I'm sure it will be worse.

>much cheaper than Claratin, Allegra, or other newer types

These can be bought as generics on Amazon for super cheap. This generic Zyrtec is 4 cents a pill.

Generic Allegra is quite a bit more expensive but not too terrible.

Generic Claritin is also super cheap.

The generic Zyrtec and Claritin are actually cheaper than what they sell thh Wal-Finate for (which comes out to a little over 10 cents a pill -- and they last all day instead of 4 hours).

I still have over half of my generic Zyrtec bottle from last year linked above.

For that matter, you can also get chlorpheniramine (what Wal-Finate is) on Amazon for much cheaper too. The Walgreen's website has their Wal-Finate listed at $7 for a 50 count of 4mg tablets. Amazon has $12 for a 1000 count of 4mg tablets.

You're welcome :)

https://www.amazon.com/Himalayan-Chandra-Porcelain-Neti-Pot/dp/B000WJIC3G

Like I said it isn't a cure all.. but it will open you up to the point you can hit more lines. lol

Yeah.. I mean people say the purity is what affects the nose getting stuffed up.. but my nose will get stuffed no mater the purity if I'm going hard all night long.

LIke I said above tho.. I don't know if any blow is being absorbed anymore at that point.. even after Neti Pot.. but it was convincing enough for me to keep partying. hahaha

I would suggest using the following nasal sprayers:

http://www.amazon.com/Pharma-quality-Nasal-Pump-Sprayers-3-pack/dp/B00H0LBEGQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1453150984&sr=8-3&keywords=snoot+sprayer

They are convenient and work well in the context of a research lab.

U-4 is generally caustic and will damage mucous membranes if applied directly as a dry powder, tantamount to animal cruelty. A 0.9% wt NaCl solution is suggested for dissolving the U-4. Solubility will be roughly 20 mg U-4 per gm of Saline solution used. I would suggest aiming for 15 mg U-4/mL however, to prevent precipitation of the compound at colder temps and to prevent clogging the sprayer. The aforementioned nasal sprayers deliver approximately 0.1gm of solution per spray, equating to approximately 2 mg per spray for a 20mg/gm saturated solution.

The best salt for making up the saline solution is Morton's non-iodized salt, finely granulated and free flowing. Make sure to keep the salt stored in a dry place to prevent clumping via moisture absorption. I suggest doing everything gravimetrically instead of volumetrically, due to ease of use and higher accuracies obtainable. Use a mg scale to weigh the U4, and operate in the higher ranges of it's scale (for instance, weigh out 100-400 mg of U4 at a time and make 5-20 gm of solution at a time or more, at 20 mg/gm saturation). Use a common 200 gm capacity 0.1 gm resolution scale for weighing out the liquid solution. Each spray, at 20 mg/gm solution, will deliver 2 mg of U-4. Always test it out with 1 spray at first, you don't want to kill off your animals because someone sent you the wrong thing. Make sure to wait at least 2 hours after the first test before continuing. When using the saline solution, it shouldn't damage mucous membranes, even after weeks of testing. All of this information is for the hydrochloride salt.

I also suggest using amber glass bottles to store, to both prevent bacterial growth and promote compound stability. If you see stringy substances in the solution after a while, throw it out. Bacterial lung infections are not worth the cost. I also advise against using propylene glycol as a co-solvent for the same reason, to prevent bacterial growth. PG is a sugar, and bacterial will grow on it. Ethanol (190 proof in the US) is a good solvent, but is very harsh on mucous membranes. Store unused compound for up to two weeks in the fridge. If you need to store it for longer, loosen the cap on the bottle and freeze it. Re-tighten the cap after freezing. When you are ready to use, loosen the cap, and let the bottle thaw at room temp, and make sure the substance fully redissolves.

I would also suggest against using heat to get it into solution, as it will just eventually precipitate, and you will damage your equipment. If you want to fix the nasal sprayer, run straight D/I water through it until the clog resolves. Do not do testing on a daily basis, eventually life will lose meaning for your animals.

Was dating a girl for a couple months last summer. I had a pool party at my mom's house, she attended. At the end of the party, she was helping me carry stuff back inside. I wasn't actually intending to have the formal introduction at this point, but it was as good as ever. Walked into the kitchen and my mom was bent over the sink using some sort of electric Neti pot (kinda like this but not exactly). Basically, it sounded like a small motor and she was irrigating her nasal passages. Very flattering.

Costco is great, but check Amazon. We're in a similar position. 365 pills on Amazon is $15.99. Obviously Costco is awesome for other things but you might be able to save even more on the Zyrtec. Here is the one we buy for reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G9E1GYA/

These are the best. They keep the dust out but are light. You can get em wet and keep cool when it's hot, they keep you warm when it gets cold, and easy to use when you're drinking a beer. I like that it comes in solid colors but they've got a bunch of patterned ones too.


Get these nasal rinse things if you're extra stuffed up. You can buy them at most pharmacies.

Get those two things and you won't have any problems. Trust me I shattered my nose playing football and I've got a crazy deviated septum (bring on the coke jokes).

I swear by a Neti Pot.

It feels a little weird at first, but it's the best thing to get all that gunk that accumulates over the weekend out of your nasal cavity. I do it every night during the festival and after it. Something like this one on Amazon will do just fine.

In a mass casualty situation, I would completely ignore anyone that needed CPR and focus on the bleeders. The time you spend giving one person CPR could be used stabilizing a dozen people who are bleeding.

For extremities, the most useful thing is a tourniquet. I prefer one with a windlass like a [CAT] (https://www.amazon.com/C--Combat-Application-Tourniquet-GENERATION/dp/B018R73OWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623443&sr=8-1&keywords=gen+7+cat+tourniquet) or [SOFTT] (https://www.amazon.com/Tac-Med-Solutions-SOFTT-W-Tourniquet/dp/B00E3W3BK2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623620&sr=8-2&keywords=sof-t) over a [TK4] (https://www.amazon.com/H-Associates-TK4-Tourniquet/dp/B003YHGKF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623679&sr=8-1&keywords=tk4+tourniquet) or [SWAT] (https://www.amazon.com/SWAT-T-Tourniquet-Black-1-Count/dp/B003IWNOVO/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623735&sr=8-2&keywords=swat+tourniquet).

For injuries to the abdomen, armpit, crotch, or neck; you will want a homeostatic agent. [Combat Gauze] (https://www.amazon.com/QuickClot-Combat-Gauze-Z-Fold/dp/B001E1CLTC/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623859&sr=8-1&keywords=combat+gauze) is the way to go here, it is much better than powdered QuickClot.

For penetrating chest trauma (also called 'sucking chest wounds'), you need a large, occlusive bandage on both the entry and exit. In clinical testing of chest seals, the [Halo] (https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Medical-Performance-Occlusive-Dressing/dp/B003VSORKC/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468624256&sr=8-3&keywords=chest+seal) and [Hyfin] (https://www.amazon.com/North-American-Rescue-Hyfin-Chest/dp/B00KQS2NGK/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468624483&sr=8-1&keywords=hyfin) drastically outperformed the [Asherman] (https://www.amazon.com/Rusch-Inc-849100-Asherman-Chest/dp/B0015TE9N4/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468624546&sr=8-2&keywords=asherman+chest+seal).

I also personally have a [decompression needle] (http://www.rescue-essentials.com/h-h-needle-decompression-kit-tpak/) to treat tension pneumothorax, but I advise you not to get it unless you have specific training on it.

For general bleeding the [Israeli bandage] (https://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Bandage-Shipped-Israel-Inches/dp/B00JKMPJBY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468625201&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=israeli+bandage&psc=1) is way better than other bandages.

You will also want an [NPA] (https://www.amazon.com/Nasopharyngeal-Airway-Fr-9-3mm-Surgilube/dp/B003950R2E/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468625347&sr=8-1&keywords=nasal+pharyngeal+airway) to help keep an open airway.

Edit, I forgot that you are also going to want a good pair of [trauma shears] (https://www.amazon.com/Madison-Supply-Premium-Fluoride-Scissors/dp/B00YFG1U86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468625730&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=trauma+shears&psc=1).

Some other things to consider are rubber gloves, [Kerlix] (https://www.amazon.com/Original-Kerlix-Sterile-Bandage-Rolls/dp/B00UAULWR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468626013&sr=8-1&keywords=kerlix), [cravats] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HBG726G/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AR9BYY7RS0Q08), [medical tape] (https://www.amazon.com/Durapore-Medical-Tape-Silk-yards/dp/B000C4O7GC/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468626363&sr=1-2&keywords=medical+tape), a [SAM splint] (https://www.amazon.com/SAM-Rolled-Splint-Orange-Blue/dp/B001J5H92C/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468626238&sr=1-1&keywords=sam+splint), and a [space blanket] (https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Mylar-Blankets-84-52/dp/B004356WLY/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468626282&sr=1-1&keywords=space+blanket).

This is the same RoA I've been using for hex to save my nose.

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1. First thing you need is saline solution (saline solution with aloe works wonders, buy it at Walgreens)
   
   
2. Second thing you need are these to hold the solution Snoot! sprayers
   
   
3. Pour 15 ml saline with aloe in one of the Snoot! Nasal sprayers.
   
   
4. Measure out 2000mg or 2g of hexen powder and pour it into the sprayerwith the 15ml saline/aloe solution. This will create a 100mg/ml solution out of 20ml solvent,
   
   
5. Hot bath the mixture till the hexen full dissolves with the saline.
   
   And you're finished! Each metered Snoot! spray constitutes to 0.1ml or 10mg of hexen.

> The other consideration that a lot of Americans don't talk about is that most states have tax in addition to federal tax, plus sales tax and property tax.

Still less than the tax in most EU countries, especially if you include VAT.

> often thousands per year even for things as simple as allergies.

Uh, not for most allergies. For most people, seasonal allergies can be controlled with over-the-counter medicine, like Zyrtec (cetirizine). I can buy a year-long supply of that (365 tablets) for $15.

Other allergies, like most food allergies, don't need constant medication to treat. The cost there is in the emergency drugs, which (hopefully) don't have to be used in most cases because you'd avoid whatever food it is that makes you react.

> I wish I could find it but I've seen a graph a couple times showing US average taxes + OOP healthcare costs. Trust me, you're better off there.

Depends entirely on the person. If you're in decent health and don't have high recurring medical costs (most physically-active younger people don't) then you're probably better off, tax-wise and healthcare-wise, in the US.

Iodine compounds are effective disinfecting agents but are not used IN the wound. They are used ON intact skin prior to surgery or to prep an area prior to a procedure. Your best bet is sterile saline solution under pressure - essentially squirting the wound. We use large syringes to forcefully irrigate the wound which cleanses it, dislodging debris and germs. Use gravity to drain the saline off and do it over a sink or bath tub - don't worry about a bit of fresh bleeding. Repeat several times and if you are not allergic to antibacterial ointment, place that on the wound and cover it.

Edit: Here saline comes in a can saving the need for a syringe.

I really hope somebody can shed some insight into this. Neti pot's are good , but you can buy machines that are much more effective for about 100 dollars.

http://www.amazon.com/SinuPulse-Elite-Advanced-Irrigation-System/dp/B001CWT4JI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323057690&sr=8-2

Definitely check that out. Also here is a really weird trick but I promise you that it works. Take a deep breath and hold it. Close your mouth, plug your nose and take thirty steps in any direction. After you finish the thirty steps, Sit down and sit erectly. Your nose will be clear.

Both of my pitties suffer from allergies, especially when after they sunbathe. I wipe them down with some pet wipes, but my vet said I could give them OTC allergy meds. I do have Benadryl if needed, but I find that these Chlorpheniramine works better. I order on Amazon or get it at Costco. It's super cheap and I give them a pill twice a day in some PB and they do much better than with Benadryl. My white pitties breaks out in hives too, and he has a tendency to lick his paws to the point that they are raw if his allergies are acting up too badly. This really helps prevent all of that.

This sounds pretty frustrating. One thing you could add to his regimen is a daily nasal irrigation. This can help symptoms in general but could also improve the effectiveness of his mometasone nasal spray (irrigate the sinuses, then use the spray). It sounds like your son could benefit from immunotherapy, so you may want to discuss that with your doctor.

I am not even kidding, plain old saline spray. You can just keep using it, and it will clear everything right out. I actually have a Netti pot, and it's kinda crazy, but damn does it work well! I have not been congested since I got it. As soon as I feel some congestion coming on I use it in the morning and in the evening, then i keep a small spray of Saline with me in my purse to use during the day.

Also stay hydrated, you'd be surprised at what a huge difference it makes.

I explained this to my dr and she said she wished more people would do this, because it's more effective, and less harmful than other medicinal solutions.

• Spray can be found at Target, or any other store with a pharmacy section.
  
  
• Netti Pot I think I got mine at Target as well, but most pharmacies carry one. I've had this one a long time and still haven't gone through all the saline packets.

As has been stated, no tea tree oil! Ditch the H2Ocean (too many ingredients) and get some wound wash from a local drug store (I use this one), it's sterile saline spray in a can. Spray both sides of the piercing once or twice a day. I personally let it air dry on my lobes, but you could gently dab it dry with a clean cloth or woven gauze.

If you don't know the jewelery type, I'd guess it's surgical steel. You could be allergic/sensitive to nickel, which is sometimes in surgical steel in small amounts. See a reputable piercer and get a new ring, titanium or niobium. They should be able to help you switch it out as well.

NeilMed Cleanse Sterile Saline Wound Wash, 6 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EC6DE7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_GXB3BbNGRYAFK

This is the type of product my APP piercer recommends, and sells, in his shop. With his, you just stand in the shower and spray/irrigate the area. No hassle. So this is what I would recommend.

If getting a Hafada piercing is a goal, ensure they use a substantial size jewelry, as the scrotal skin moves a lot more than other parts of the body. 3/4” ring is recommended for starter jewelry prior to healing. Me being me, I would go with a larger gauge, largest the piercer was comfortable with. I have multiple piercings, and find large gauge means faster healing and more comfortable healing.

neti pot.

also, when I get a cold, I usually eat mostly raw fruits and veggies, it helps me get better quicker (mostly because I can't stomach much else), and take a daily vitamin and a bowl of hot broth for protein. vitamin c helps thin mucous, so an orange or two before the show will help congestion.

I'm on my second cold in a month and since breastfeeding means no decongestants, the congestion is rough. I just discovered this nasal rinse squeezey bottle (like a netipot but easier) and it helps so much. It's pretty unpleasant to do but feels so much better after and my sister swears it shortens the duration of a cold/flu. Good luck!!

Looked like a Vicks stick, its a molly thing more than anything. I dont like the sticks, I like the rub better. Its feels pretty good, someone told me to try it. Dosent really do much though, more of a novelty than anything. These look similar without the labeling.

This is what I'm using nasal care wise atm; https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000M4W2E6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm new to nasal care, but been sniffing since about 8 years now on & off. So far though, using that before I sleep or when I feel my sinus' getting clogged up? Definitely helps keeping everything at a business as usual level.

Your best bet is to make sure you cook up your shot in a clean/aseptic container/spoon using a sterile solvent--like sterile saline or sterile/distilled water--to minimize the amount of pathogens that are in your syringe, significantly increasing the amount of time your shot will be safe to inject.

If you need sterile saline or water, look for sinus or nose irrigation supplies. Simply Saline will most likely be stocked in your local pharmacy or at this Amazon link. Otherwise, look at the sprays and make sure the bottle says sterile and doesn't contain anything besides saline (or water) and sodium bicarbonate.

Just a warning for those who rely on Afrin (or similar) to help them breathe - that stuff is dangerous to use for more than 2-3 days at a time. You will really screw up your nose if you do. I found this stuff called Xlear that is all-natural and works just as good - if not better - than Afrin. And you can take it as often as you like!
Check it out:
http://www.amazon.com/Xlear-Nasal-Spray-1-5-liquid/dp/B000M4W2E6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421626630&sr=8-1&keywords=xlear&pebp=1421626636027&peasin=B000M4W2E6

(use it as an alternative to Flonase, Nasacort, etc.)

Sudafed is still your best friend, though :)

The best thing I brought to FF was definitely saline rinse spray. Nerdy, yes, but I was able to get most of the dust out and didn't have to figure out where to find safe water. This goes into my "never forget to pack" list along with the bandana from now on.

http://smile.amazon.com/Simply-Saline-Adult-Original-4-25-Ounce/dp/B0013UU9WK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404415741&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=arm+%26+hammer+saline+rinse

Yes. On amazon they sell nasal spray pumps in sets.
https://www.amazon.com/Pharma-quality-Nasal-Sprayers-3-pack-Empty/dp/B00H0LBEGQ
You take a shotglass and empty all of your u-47700 into it. Then fill your empty nasal spray bottle with distilled water and then slowly mix into the shotglass and use a tooth pick to stir and stir until all is dissolved. Then add a sprinkle of salt, like 2-3 shakes depending on salt shaker size. Then pour WITH CARE into the spray bottle and enjoy

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I have the same issue. A doctor told me I had a sinus infection for about four years.

I actually ended up getting a surgery called a Balloon sinuplasty in my right nostril and I had my left one actually cut open. (Don't know the medical name of this.)

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Overall it helped for a few months but my symptoms came back.

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I too am a mouthbreather due to not being able to breathe out of my nose. Tis' a struggle.

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It does help to rinse your sinuses out every night though. I use a Neilmed sinus rinse kit. It helps breathing a bit while I'm sleeping. I'm sure if you did it more during the day it would help too.

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The link to a NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit: https://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-100-Sinus-Rinse-Complete/dp/B000RDZFZ0

well, when i mean cheap stuff i mean 30x5ml pack around 3€ here in Portugal, which is preservative free as any expensive brand and has the same ingredients "0.9% sodium chloride solution" mixed with water.

I see on amazon even cheaper for those in U.S like https://www.amazon.com/Teleflex-Addipak-Unit-Solutions-Count/dp/B01DZ0DYOA

Actually, Science Based Medicine covered nasal irrigation recently. The concept of rinsing your nose with saline is sound, and has some evidence of benefit behind it. However, buying an expensive tool or pricey saline from a magical source in France is a bit silly. You can make it at home with pickling salt (non-iodized), clean containers, and filtered water.

As an anecdote: I've done this myself using a $3 sqeeze bottle and it feels good. My old roommate, prone to sinus infections, invested in a more expensive pump system that he uses daily; he hasn't gotten a bad enough sinus infection to require a doctor visit since he started (which used to be an annual thing for him).

In my thinking, a saline flush can help get particulate matter out of your nose faster in roughly he same way that a doctor would use sterile saline to get dirt out of a wound. It won't help with viral inflammation or other types of issues.

If cleaning your nose is something OP want's to try, I highly suggest this. It may look weird to shoot a bottle of water up your nose but this cleans stuff out! It's great for allergies and my doctor says these actually work better for sinus infections than antibiotics. She doesn't prescribe them because so few people are willing to use them. Buy the refill packets as it only comes with five.

You may want to try this product - it works pretty good for clearing the nasal passages pretty quickly

 
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00014DMG4

This with warm distilled water every couple mornings is the very best thing you can do for it. It’s not the only thing I do to fight allergies, but it’s the best/most effective. In addition: every morning: Afrin up each nostril before brushing teeth, and some type of eye depuffing cream (It’s not just a beauty product! When you have allergies, this shit truly helps you not feel as swollen in the eye area.). I drink hot tea at bedtime and breathe the steam, and I take Zyrtec at bedtime. I take phenylephrine tablets as needed, and I take Benadryl as needed throughout the season.

Well, I haven't been in a year. I think it helped me out quite a bit. They tested me and I found that I had allergies to trees, grasses, mold, pet dander and dust mites. Oh, and I found out I have an anaphylactic allergy to shellfish. I also take 10mg of cetirizine(generic Zyrtec) every night before bed. I can get a 1 year supply on Amazon for around $15.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G9E1GYA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm not a physician so I don't recommend taking medicine before talking with your physician first. 😊

If I may make a suggestion. This is significantly cheaper and 1,000 times more effective than any nasal spray I know of. Ask anyone on your CF team or any ENT doctor or allergist. They will agree.

http://www.amazon.com/SinuCleanse-Nasal-System-Plastic-Packets/dp/B000TFR6MG/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1457895347&sr=1-2&keywords=neti+pot

I've been using it whenever my sinuses get bad and it works wonders. Just be sure to use water that was bowled and then cooled down. Mix one packet of the salt/banking soda into the water, stir, and pour it in gently letting it run out the other nostril. There are countless youtube videos showing how well it works and how to do it.

I have to recommend a nasal irrigation system. It is basically a nettie pot on steroids that cleans out the sinuses. It is very satisfying to see gobs of bright green gunk come out. I am not anti-medication or anything, just that it can be good in addition to.

Just make sure you use warm water and saline or it hurts like hell.

https://www.amazon.com/SinuPulse-Elite-Advanced-Irrigation-System/dp/B001CWT4JI

A sinus rinse kit or Neti Pot might be nice to help flush the gunk out of your sinuses. It did wonders for me after sinus surgery. It also helps with my allergies on high pollen days and clears out the sawdust breathed in while woodworking.

PSA for anyone who’s not being able to breathe out of both nostrils right now: get yourself a Neti pot (either a traditional one or an idiot-proof one like this.) drain out your sinuses 1-2 times a day (morning & evening) and enjoy the ability to breathe again!

I could really use some supplements and pain relief that my doctor wants me to take. Specifically, the Calcium, the Arthritis Acetaminophen and the Loratadine. I really could use anything off my Needed HBA Items list, but those three I either need to add to my daily regimen per doc request or am flat out of.

I appreciate the help everyone!

+1 for celluvisc. I use it everyday along with addipak saline. I find it to be more comfortable than just saline alone

Last visit at the eye doctor, he said that the celluvisc makes the solution more viscous (thicker) which makes it harder for dust and other irritants to get under the lens. I have heard other folks say it helps with fogging as well.

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Amazon links:

https://smile.amazon.com/Teleflex-Addipak-Unit-Solutions-Count/dp/B01DZ0DYOA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=addipaks&qid=1550193404&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://smile.amazon.com/Refresh-Celluvisc-Lubricant-Single-Use-Containers/dp/B000KPPQAY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3KE57O39WI8J2&keywords=celluvisc%2Blubricant%2Beye%2Bgel&qid=1550193818&s=gateway&sprefix=celluvisc%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1-spons&th=1

That 'poop' smell can often come from your sinuses/throat/tonsils.

There are little white demon spawns which exist in your tonsils. They are aptly named 'tonsil stones'. They are soft funky things and unfortunately very closely resemble the odor of feces.

I occasionally suffer from them. Then best remedy I have found is to find something to allow you to flush out your tonsils periodically. This is the best tool I have found for this task:

http://www.amazon.ca/SinuPulse-Elite-Advanced-Irrigation-System/dp/B001CWT4JI

Good luck!

Many people suffer from your affliction. Many of them gather here:

curezone.com

Make sure you are drinking a full gallon of water a day exclusive of other liquids you consume and expect it to take 2 weeks to get the full effects and a few months for your bladder and schedule to adjust to the bathrooms breaks.

As a test to see whether or not it is a hydration issue, get a bottle of Simply Saline and see if it loosens mucus or not. If it does, it's a hydration issue, or at least part of it.

And smoke out of quality glass, brother. There's great USA made stuff for every budget out there.

You could always try the neti pot. Whenever I'm stuffed up all I want is to drain it all out and it seems like the neti pot might help. Then again... I just think it would be cool to try. Try putting your face over a steaming bowl of hot water w/ some Vick's Vapor Rub in it.

http://www.amazon.com/Good-Sense-Cetirizine-Tablets-Count/dp/B00G9E1GYA

Although I remembered the price wrong, its $16 now. I looked it up and I paid $11 a year ago.

With 365 tablets it is more (much more) than I'll use before it expires (3 year expiration), but (at the time) it was cheaper than any of the other sizes on Amazon or locally.

There are other generics too, Wal-Mart has them and I'm sure CVS/Walgreens does as well. What you're looking for is "Cetirizine hydrochloride" (aka Cetirizine HCL, aka generic Zyrtec) and the regular adult dose is 10mg. Most I've seen come in 10mg, some come in 5mg - which is fine, you'll likely just have to take two.

Neti pots are amazing. You can get several different kinds. In the winter I have sinus issues, and using this at night makes a big difference. Also, a humidifier is a good investment.

Teleflex Addipak Unit Dose... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZ0DYOA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It's a little cheaper then getting it from the doctor. Depending on what you use to deep clean your lenses, you can pretty much find it on Amazon too.

It is good for hygiene of your nose to use something like that https://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-100-Sinus-Rinse-Complete/dp/B000RDZFZ0 Your nose may clog again after rinsing, but at least you know you have your sinuses are clean.

One other thing you can do is get a neti pot and rinse your nasal cavities out. I do this as well, especially if I've been outside a lot. It's good to do when you're actually sick too. Watching the green snot come out is pretty fun. (Usually clear any other time for me)

You should be able to find one like this at Walgreens or Target: http://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-NasaFlo-Unbreakable-Premixed-Packets/dp/B000ITHH86/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1345474492&sr=8-5&keywords=neti+pot

However, I found one that I could squeeze and get some extra pressure for when I was really stuffed up and found it much more useful. Mine is nothing like this, but this should work:
http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-SWS-360-Sinusense-Eucalyptus/dp/B003QYFVDI/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1345474492&sr=8-11&keywords=neti+pot

All has to do with quality and what its cut with. You could try chopping super fine. Or if you use this before bed you should wake up with a relatively clear nose.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RDZFZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g3ltybTWAN5RR

Buy some allergy medicine? I recommend cetirizine hydrochloride, which is Zyrtec, but get the generic from Amazon.

The other two are Benadryl and Claritin, but those seem to cause drowsiness. Try em all, they're pretty cheap.

I would use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Sinus-Rinse-100-Complete-Kit/dp/B000RDZFZ0

Instead of a neti pot. I’ve used both and this rinse bottle is easier to use and the same or better results.

Just another OTC next to the neti pot. Looks like this. Easy to clean. You literally load it up and then shoot it up your nose. Done in half the time than with a neti pot.

Amazon sells the same brand as Costco for $15 for a years supply without the need for a membership. You can buy it here. If you have Amazon Prime, you can get it shipped overnight for free.

Yeah, sleep apnea sucks. The nose resists your inhalation especially if you have a deviated septum so fixing that was a good thing but you were still plugged up by allergies. That is a good question of whether nasal sprays cross the blood-brain barrier and if so if they do the same bad effects as in your other link. I'd be curious to know! I like this for clearing out my nose: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M4W2E6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3QAXKUI0V858F&psc=1

I use this and it helps a little bit: https://smile.amazon.com/NeilMed-Sinus-Rinse-Complete-Kit/dp/B000RDZFZ0?sa-no-redirect=1

But honestly there were a lot of nights where it really did suck and nothing helped much :/ Thankfully my cold and allergies have subsided and I can breathe again

You definitely want an antihistamine, it'll dry up some of the crud too. As far as a neti pot, I'd suggest something like this.

I’ve been allergic to smoke off and on throughout my life. What you’re describing definitely sounds like the same reaction I have. I’d highly recommend using a saline rinse such as this one that I use as it will wash away the particles your sinuses are reacting to. I’m not a medical professional, just someone who has severe allergies. Be sure to use distilled water and keep everything sanitary with non scented Dish Soap.

Sinus Rinse Complete Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RDZFZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CS1.BbMYT967A

Saline also works well with runny noses. This sinus kit is really effective; use filtered or distilled water.

Buy this instead all natural and sooo much better http://www.amazon.com/Olbas-LIN12-Inhaler-0-01-Ounce/dp/B00014DMG4

My pulmonologist recommended a nasal irrigation system after my asthma flared up due to post nasal drip and sinusitis. I've used it 3 times so far and for the first time in months I can breathe out of both nostrils. I've heard it can be good as a daily cleaner to get pollen out of your nose. This is the one I bought.

I just remembered one more if that does not work, which I actually like better:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TM1YIG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's a lot cheaper, and it doesn't have the withdrawal effects.

This will change your life

https://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-100-Sinus-Rinse-Complete/dp/B000RDZFZ0

Squeeze it up one side while you blow your nose as hard as you can and the water blasts out the other. And all the shit comes out too. Takes a little bit to get used to but has been literally life changing for me. Just be sure to use distilled water so you don't get the amoeba...

I go with these but after getting two good sclerals recently instead of just wearing one, I normally have to open 2 or 3 of them each morning. I might switch to the larger vials.

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https://www.amazon.com/Teleflex-Addipak-Unit-Solutions-Count/dp/B01DZ0DYOA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=addipak&qid=1571261712&s=hpc&sr=1-1

These type of things are great for allergies, or sinus problems.

Yeah, since claratins been available as an OTC generic, thats a lot better for daytime. Years supply for $10.

https://smile.amazon.com/GoodSense-Allergy-Relief-Loratadine-Tablets/dp/B00HE66ZUC/

You can buy loratadine (generic name for Claritin) on Amazon for a similar price: GoodSense Allergy Relief Loratadine Tablets, 10 mg, 365 Count costs $12.49.

Thanks for the insight. I think people are way too picky (ha) with their nose sprays. Costco also has a 300 day supply of fluticasone propionate for $22.99 on amazon here's the link so that's 7.6 cents per day vs. Nasacort at 28.7 cents per day (more than 4x as expensive)

Sounds like me. Maybe a dozen times a year my face just turns into a river. Days like that it's a struggle to remain functional. My routine is:

• Sudafed: 24-hour dose of actual pseudoephedrine (phenylephrine is worthless), can take an hour to start kicking in.
  
• Benadryl: one or two doses, can take 30 minutes to kick in, chew if in distress (be careful though, diphenhydramine can kick hard).
  
• Mucinex: if I'm also coughing up mucus, guaifenesin is ok.
  
• Aspirin: for the inevitable headache that accompanies sinus-rage.
  
• Vick's Vapoinhaler: when my nose is also sensitive and irritated, this thing can calm it down immediately and continuously, best part is no max dose per day so it's completely as-desired.
  
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these are helpful every morning and prevent feeling quite so badly the week after

https://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-100-Sinus-Rinse-Complete/dp/B000RDZFZ0/ref=sr_1_5?hvadid=323246850148&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9030961&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=16777182574441965856&hvtargid=kwd-387940983252&keywords=wash+nasal&qid=1554253422&s=gateway&sr=8-5

My wife and I use this bottle. It is the best at getting a good amount of liquid up inside. The only downside is no backflow blocker. You will learn to squeeze while pulling it away from your ass. The tip is tapered and fits nicely against the hole without needing to push it inside. The water pressure this thing can make will overcome your muscles as long as you line up your hole with its hole. Also we generally do this 15-20m before sex and play around in other ways for a bit before getting into it. EDIT: DO NOT USE THE SOLUTION IN THE BOX. Throw it away you only want the bottle. You can buy this at Walmart.

https://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-100-Sinus-Rinse-Complete/dp/B000RDZFZ0/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?crid=ZFHMSM8HJ5HE&keywords=nose+cleaner+for+adults&qid=1554735714&s=gateway&sprefix=nose+clean&sr=8-16

Yes I have taken Zyrtec daily for the last 15+ years. Started with actual Zyrtec, then switched to generic Allertec from Costo about 6 years ago and then switched to generic GoodSense about a year ago: https://smile.amazon.com/GoodSense-Allergy-Cetirizine-Tablets-Count/dp/B00G9E1GYA/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=zyrtec&qid=1557496795&s=gateway&sr=8-8&th=1

I have not tried wiping cat down with a damp washcloth. Is this something I should do daily?

Yes; this is what I bought but something similar should be fine.

NeilMed Sinus Rinse. It's fucking magical and infinitely better than Neti Pot.

My sinus problems sounded exactly like yours. I started using one of these things:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CWT4JI

I used it whenever I felt like I needed it, which was like 2 or 3 times a month. After about six months, I ended up not needing it anymore. I use it maybe once or twice a year now if that. It totally fixed me up. You should buy extra salt made specifically for these things. And you should only use bottled or filtered water.

The system is designed to limit how far you can shoot the salt water up there. But I found that the farther in I could shoot it, the better the results were. IANAD and YMMV.

If anyone needs good allergy meds, I’ve taken these consistently for two years and haven’t had any issues at festivals/in general

The NEti bottle is much easier to use
http://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-Sinus-Rinse-Regular-Bottle/dp/B000RJGB5C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314489607&sr=8-2

Major Pharmaceuticals Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg Anti-Allergy Tablets, 1000 Count

Pretty sure that's the link I sent ya. 1000 count is extreme but a 100 count is half the price.

When one side of the nose is completely clogged up, the neti pot doesn't cut it, so I went on Amazon and bought an nasal irrigation system with an electric pump that delivers the saline solution with pressure, and let me tell, it's a beast!
SinuPulse, here it is.

You don't drink the water. The pot is used to clean your nose.

http://www.amazon.com/Members-Mark-Loratadine-Tablets-Claritin/dp/B004RBJVMQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377213185&sr=8-2&keywords=loratadine+10mg

Just look for the active ingredient as loratdine you should be able to find it cheap.

I been using these for the past couple years (same active ingredient as Zyrtec). I think adding Flonase might be what I need.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G9E1GYA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jQJQCbDCC57MT

If you do go with loratadine (generic Claritin), do yourself a favor and buy them online or at Costco. So much cheaper than buying Claritin in stores.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BCVYS6W/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1468953367&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=autism+weighted+blanket

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000TN7MY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468953448&sr=8-1&keywords=inhaler&pi=SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=31ZFKTeBkqL&ref=plSrch

Calm down

I feel your pain, friend.

I use this thing followed by this thing and it works a treat. Don't overuse the Vicks or it will give you a nosebleed and/or rebound congestion.

Vicks stick to clear the nose. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000052X7B?pc_redir=1414526488&robot_redir=1

Absolutely neti pot. Most come with starter salt packets. It helps more than sinus medication imho.

It's a neti pot, used to clear congestion from sinus issues.

Get a Neti pot. Use it after each session.
I like this one.
neilmed

Get something like this. You can probably buy one at a local drugstore.

In the past year I've started having tons of strange symptoms, including alopecia and Sjogren's-like symptoms, which I'm fairly confident are autoimmune, although I was seronegative for everything, including Sjogren's, on an autoimmune panel.

At the beginning, I did have sores in my mouth, and I think that's largely because I was sleeping with my mouth open. Eventually, my mouth was so dry that if it opened at night, the inside of my mouth would hurt and it would wake me up, and I was also worried about tooth decay, gum recession, and vocal damage. Some things that have helped me keep my mouth closed at night are these nasal strips and this sinus rinse a couple hours before bed if I notice a stuffy nose. I used to prop my head up with pillows, although I no longer need to. When my symptoms were worse, I also used this mouthwash. During the day, the dryness was irritating, which just forced me to keep my mouth closed unless I was exercising.

Keep an eye on the teeth and gums around the opening of your mouth. For me, it's mostly the bottom front teeth, and I notice that I just need to make sure I floss often. My singing voice is also declining, but I don't really know what to do about that.

I haven't been able to get anything helpful out of the doctors I've seen, but I've been able to make improvements with diet. I track all of my lifestyle factors closely in a spreadsheet and analyze the data in python. I highly recommend tracking your symptoms, diet, sleep, exercise, supplements, and anything else you think might have an effect. I'm starting a group for people with autoimmune or undiagnosed diseases to talk about what's helped and hurt them, data analysis, doctors, etc. PM me if you're interested, and anyone else who reads this, feel free to PM me as well.

Ugh, that's tough! Hopefully you're getting some rest. This might help too https://www.amazon.com/Vicks-Personal-V1200-Targeted-Congestion/dp/B0000TN7MY

CBD has mostly enhanced my life. It's a pain killer that actually works without messing up my liver or causing any other serious side effects. You have to use it responsibly of course, but when used medically it's just medicine. I can't wait until it is fully legalized so we can end the completely unnecessary stigma surrounding it. It has the potential to help a lot of people with a wide range of conditions. Sadly I have to hide it from a few people that will judge me negatively because of it (my girlfriends Mom for example), but otherwise I'm fairly open about it.

I am glad you're seeing an acupuncturist, I forgot to mention acupuncture in my post. I see one as well. While they are similar to a naturopath they're slightly different approaches. A naturopath will use supplements, diet, and both western and eastern herbs depending on their background and areas of focus. Acupuncturists mainly use eastern herbs and obviously acupuncture which actually stimulates the cannabinoid system, as well as other systems western medicine doesn't even identify.

Much like you I use to get sinus infections a lot and doctors kept putting me on antibiotics most of my childhood, even into my teens. Unfortunately for me this caused further dysbiosis which weakened my immune system to the point where I got Candida, which caused malabsorption issues, damaged my gut lining, and caused SIBO. It's taken me a while to figure this all out, I originally thought I just had SIBO but after treating it for a year on an SCD diet and relapsing when I reintroduced sugar is when I realized I had something else going on. I'm now taking herbs from my acupuncturist and on an anti-Candida diet. I'm about 4 months in and my SIBO is now gone, I'm able to eat a lot more veggies, and haven't had a major episode in months.

Killing Candida sucks, the fatigue and brain fog was horrible the first month or two, but I'm finally feeling better.

A recent research study showed that antibiotics can cause lasting gut flora changes for up to a year or more. There's also some evidence they can also lead to Candida (which is literally a fungal infection). So it is possible you may be dealing with Candida as a result of antibiotic use, and your inclusion of sugar in your diet. It is seriously something to consider, research, and get tested for. Although I tested negative for it myself and then just went ahead and tried an anti-fungal tincture of black walnut and got what's called a herx reaction which indicated I did have a Candida infection. Maybe something to discuss with your acupuncturist or a naturopath?

As for your sinus infections the fix is super easy - saline nasal spray. I was on vacation in the Caribbean and all my nasal and sinus issues went away when I was swimming in the ocean every day. I realized I was getting a healthy dose of salt water in my sinuses and that totally cleared me out. When I got home I started using saline nasal sprays daily and haven't had a sinus infection since. I use this stuff but any non-medicated saline spray will do: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000M4W2E6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1449433903&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=nasal+spray&dpPl=1&dpID=41a4X0VdwoL&ref=plSrch

There's also some studies I've seen that indicate probiotics can help prevent and treat some sinus infections. Although you need to be extremely careful of what brands you buy, over 50% of probiotics sold contain gluten and contaminants and some probiotics can make SIBO worse.

I should also note that reoccurring sinus infections are also a potential symptom of Candida. Your sinus infections are possibly related to your gut flora and digestion issues.

Do you get sugar cravings at night?

Another Redditor guided me to this, I forgot his name. But this is what I use: Simply Saline Adult Nasal Spray Mist, Original, Giant Size, 4.5 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013UU9WK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H6NZCbPMTWNXA

Please people, stop buying claritin!

You can get an [entire years worth of pills] (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66ZUC) for the price of only a [month of claritin.] (https://smile.amazon.com/Claritin-24-Hour-Allergy-30-Tablets/dp/B0000AYXBB?th=1) Its the same exact drug

Hey, sorry, I forgot and my home internet situation is... challenging.
Tourniquet
Isreali bandage
Shears Nasopharyngeal Airway
Quikclot bandages
Eye Shields
Emergency blankets
Halo chest seals

Of course you can bathe them yourself. And in-between water bathing/shampooing, you should simply brush to deshed. Doing this daily will help tremendously. Use a deshedding tool to do so, buying one based on the size of the dog (need a bigger brush for a bigger dog). If they have the kind of coat that gets all up in the air when you brush them, you might want to consider buying disposable dust masks as well.

Also, for frugality, I recommend buying allergy meds on Amazon also. I use this generic version of Zyrtec which has 365 tablets for $19. That's basically a whole year of supply of the drug. You could also try fluticasone (Flonase generic) as a nasal spray. As someone who has 3 cats but is allergic, these two drugs make my life livable.

This is one of the greatest purchases I've ever made.

Edit: fixed the broken link

Well, one box of 10 costs $13.40 at guardian. That's $1.34 per tablet.

In comparison, a bottle of 365 cetirizine tablets costs USD$16 on amazon. Even after compensating for exchange rate, it's $0.07 per tablet.

This is the allergy medication I use. It works just as well as name brand Zyrtec for me at a fraction of the price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G9E1GYA/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

Allergies gave me bronchitis a few years ago thanks to the postnasal drip (drainage) I experience while I was sleeping. I now rinse my sinuses 1-2 times daily with the sinus rinse I've shared. NOTE: that I use store-bought distilled water for it. Tap water can give you an infection. In a pinch, I'll boil water and wait for it to cool but it's not pleasant. Anyway, I haven't been sick since and I used to get sick all the time! It might be worth a shot for you too?

https://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-100-Sinus-Rinse-Complete/dp/B000RDZFZ0/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=CjwKCAjw67XpBRBqEiwA5RCocUqP-KVqA15Ip9mA8HYrUbaxXMhT9oWPRs4Rni_SmvtuP7h1E3QsBxoCphIQAvD_BwE&hvadid=323197998438&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9005928&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=7082369518715186804&hvtargid=kwd-468041336806&hydadcr=25968_10973134&keywords=neilmed+nasal+rinse+kit&qid=1563321090&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Is there an advantage to using amber glass over opaque plastic? I use these, from the same company. https://www.amazon.com/Pharma-quality-Nasal-Sprayers-3-pack-Empty/dp/B00H0LBEGQ/

Amazon!

https://www.amazon.ca/Simply-Saline-Adult-Nasal-Original/dp/B0013UU9WK

They're also on Amazon for about $15 for a year's supply.

You can also pick this up at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/GoodSense-Allergy-Cetirizine-Tablets-Count/dp/B00G9E1GYA/

You can buy the same ones off of Amazon too.

I buy these on Amazon. 365 zyrtec for $16.

You can get generic loratadine from Amazon for much cheaper:

• GoodSense - $12.34 for 365
  
• Kirkland - $15.25 for 365
  

can also get Costco brand on Amazon for $4 a bottle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01H40O42I/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Spam is unbelievably good out there.
This is the nasal inhaler I used

My ENT said I probably had some allergy, but we never tried to figure out what I was allergic to.

After the surgery, he put me on a nasal spray that I used daily. The prescription expired and I looked at what’s in the spray and it turns out it’s basically a combination of Flonase and Claritin. So I have been ordering those from Amazon and taking those daily.

Maybe if you do the same, it might be good for you. I’m not a doctor, so it’s only a suggestion. The two are over the counter, and either I’m used to them or they have no noticeable side effects.

The claritin https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074F18H5N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Flonase https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H40O42I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It’s basically $35 US for 6 months supply.

Regards,

Neti pot should clear that right up for you. I have taken the liberty of linking you to the most highly reviewed one.

Edit: From the description "Naturally removes excess mucus, pollen, dust, and other environmental irritants from the sinus passages." I would consider your tooth an environmental irritant. I give this at least a possibility of not killing you.

Get one of these and put one of the tubes on the tip to fill. You squeeze the bottle while it remains upright so pressure shouldn't be a problem.

It's what I use too, it's a little less expensive on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Teleflex-Addipak-Unit-Solutions-Count/dp/B01DZ0DYOA

Reminds me of this.

Vicks.

OH I forgot...I bought this at Walmart: http://www.amazon.com/Vicks-V1200-Personal-Steam-Inhaler/dp/B0000TN7MY

It helped SO much. More than most meds, and I get asthma which usually requires steroids when I catch colds so it definitely works for the hardcore crud. It was not this expensive at Walmart, I've seen them at CVS too I think.

olbas inhaler. this is worth every penny!

see also: cheap bullet vibrator. watermelon gum. soft robes.

you need this in your life

it works wonders!

First, he should try saline nose rinse everyday. It cured my wife's sinus infections.... https://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-Sinus-Rinse-Complete-Sachets/dp/B000RDZFZ0/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483984318&sr=1-3&keywords=neilmed

Can you describe? Is it a packet of powder you mix with distilled water? Is it disposable? Are yo ujust looking for the packets?

Guess: NielMed Sinus Rinse

Get a neti pot or this thing to flush your sinuses.. flushing my nose has helped my allergies way more then any pill ever has.

sounds like your mattress sucks, you might wanna get a memory foam topper and/or memory foam contour pillow to fix your neck

Also, take your allergy medicine before bed and/OR get an air purifier and run that for a day/overnight

ALSO for sinuses, get yourself a nasal rinse kit and do that before bed

Try a Neilmed sinus rinse system to get things cleaned out at the start of the day.

https://www.amazon.com/Neilmed-Sinus-Rinse-Starter-packets/dp/B000RJGB5C

Here is the desktop version of your link

Here is the mobile version of your link

A neti pot?

Use a ceramic neti pot at bedtime,like this one http://amzn.com/B000WJIC3G .

Moisturize your nostrils with some saline solution. You can buy it at any of your local Walgreens, CVS, or pharmacies.

[Simply saline] (https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Saline-Adult-Nasal-Original/dp/B0013UU9WK?th=1)

I use one of these. http://www.amazon.com/SinuPulse-Elite-Advanced-Irrigation-System/dp/B001CWT4JI

Have not had a sinus infection in 6 years. They used to be at least an annual thing.

I actually bought this crazy thing, but keep forgetting to use it; http://www.amazon.com/SinuPulse-Elite-Advanced-Irrigation-System/dp/B001CWT4JI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393883396&sr=8-1&keywords=sinus+irrigation

Life changing

400 tabs of Loratadine (Claritin) for $20 on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-Cleanse-Sterile-Saline-Wound/dp/B00EC6DE7Y I don’t see anything on the pictures?

https://smile.amazon.com/GoodSense-Allergy-Cetirizine-Tablets-Count/dp/B00G9E1GYA

https://smile.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Allerclear-Loratadine-Antihistamine/dp/B004ASER98

Get the generic brands. There's 365 pills in this bottle for 13$, and it's the exact same drug as Claritin. There's also Zyrtec for 15$ for 365 pills.

GoodSense All Day Allergy which appears to be 10 mg antihistamine

I have been using this variety of generic Zyrtec.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G9E1GYA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_tqo9ub18DZ7FS
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G9E1GYA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_tqo9ub18DZ7FS

Loratadine!


Cetrizine!

This is what I use

I don't think that breaks the sourcing rule.

This is a life saver. Irrigate your sinuses with saline a couple times every week. It sucks, you gag on saltwater occasionally, but you can breathe and that makes it worth it. Also, ALL THE SINUS PILLS. All. Of. Them. (this is my life.... every day...)

http://www.amazon.com/NeilMeds-Sinus-Rinse-Regular-Bottle/dp/tech-data/B000RJGB5C dramatically better than the neti pot. no fuss, no muss.

If you suffer from allergies or regular nose related colds these work awesomely and are cheaper than buying drugs all the time (most likley better for you as well).

Sinus Rinse

$5-20: Mentholated ointment, over the counter antihistamines, Neti pot, nasal irrigator. For the sore throat, menthol lozenges, essential oils (peppermint), and oral anesthetics (Cepacol) can't be beat.

$30-$50: Vapor inhaler and humidifier

$50-$100: Air purifier, better air purifier

(And no, I don't work for Honeywell... their filters are just cheap and easy to come by)

I take this knock off Claritin: https://www.amazon.com/Members-Loratadine-Tablets-Compare-Claritin/dp/B004RBJVMQ/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1487108598&sr=1-4&keywords=claritin&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

and Flonase, I've been about average, no running nose or anything.

I take generic claratin daily when I wake up and a couple hours before bed. Then I use generic flonase as needed when allergies flare up. Neti pot and saline rinse do help sometimes as well, especially in the morning.

The generic flonase was a lifesaver for me, I was constantly irritated no matter what allergy pill I tried (I tried nearly all of them). They all help a bit, but the flonase helps actually stop my acute symptoms of uncontrollable sneezing, and itchy eyes and nose. It also works relatively quickly.

This is totally worth it. I had to get one after my surgery ( but I use it at least 1-2x a week & no salt water in my throat) its a Neti pressure washer! I had sticker shock for sure, but I've saved so much money on decongestants, antibiotics, (lady medication from the antibiotics) If you get them more than 1-2x a year, go for it. Also you can use an FSA if you have one.

Also drop a mint tea bag in a pot of low boiling water and put a hand towel over your head & breathe in to get some of the congestion broken up. I hope you get feeling better. Sinus infections are horrible.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001CWT4JI/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1420909208&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Pharma-quality EMPTY Nasal Pump Sprayers, 20ml (2/3rds oz) 3-pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H0LBEGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WwBzCbG7QJMZ6
These nasal sprayers
Everything else just buy at Walmart or any store really. Just saline nasal spray liquid and peppermint oil/extract

Go generic or go home, homie.

Seriously, it's extremely cheap to buy generic allergy meds online now. There's no reason to get Claratin over generic Loratadine.

I have been through this. It is just awful to go through. I had no idea I could ever get that sick.

I had a friend steer me to start using a sinus rinse. It honestly changed my life. I rinse every morning as part of my routine. Now I don't get sick nearly as often as the rest of my family. I get maybe one sinus infection or year now, and when I am sick, I can barely even tell I am sick.

You need this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RDZFZ0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483930290&sr=8-2&keywords=neilmed+nasal+rinse

It is weird at first, feels like getting water up your nose at the beach. More, after 15 years of doing it, I just love it. I instantly breathe better afterward.

It got so bad for me, my doctor told me he could not prescribe any more antibiotics. Now... I have been able to forget about it.

I am still going to get my deviated septum fixed, but there is no rush.

Get theee to the bathroom and rinse those sinuses!!

(and use distilled water, not tap water, it is safer)

bf and I rinse ourselves out with this bottle on the toilet to flush any shit out, then shower/soap off the area. Its be best option we've found. We don't use protection, rim and fuck, and there's never any residual unpleasantness for the top. If the digestive system is misbehaving - we'll know at the enema stage so wont go further... as least with anal anyway.

I might buy both Netipot and Sinus Rinse. They both do the same thing, but with slightly different mechanisms. Some people prefer one and hate the other.

Talk with your sleep doc about:

• fluticasone: this is the generic for Flonase. You could even try out Flonase on your own as it over-the-counter now. Oddly though, it's a lot cheaper in the prescription, generic form.
  
  
• azelastine: this is Rx only. It's pretty quick at clearing out the sinuses but it tastes awful when inhaled too deeply.
  
  
• getting tested for allergies. The blood tests are accurate and simple, but expensive if not covered by insurance. The IgE test can at least tell you what to specifically avoid like cats, dogs, and certain plants. And the "food profile" can do a similar thing for foods. This is a lot more direct than just randomly stopping dairy/wheat/gluten or whatever is the villain of the month.
  
  Also, it may sound nasty at first, but try using a nasal rinse. This kit is excellent:
  
  https://www.amazon.com/NeilMed-100-Sinus-Rinse-Complete/dp/B000RDZFZ0/