Neti pots?

[sarasansh]

Anyone use them? Like them? Hate them? I've had a sinus headache for a week and it's killing me. I can't take decongestants because they eff with my blood pressure.

[aylafsu1881]

I use the aerosolized saline spray. You can buy it at any store. It is easier and less clean up. It feels really weird but it helps flush my sinuses.

[tribute17]

I second the nasal spray. There is also a nasal rinse. It does feel really weird but it helps. Also, sometimes a non-pseudophedrine medicine with help, like dayquil or something. Just check to make sure you can take it while pregnant. they don't mess with your blood pressure either so they wouldn't have the same effects. They don't work as well but may be worth a try.

[trixi282]

I've never used one, I typically stick with plain old saline. But I have a friend who swears by the neti-pot. She is obsessed.

I say it's fairly inexpensive and it's worth a shot if you cant do decongestants!

[pinkluna]

The thought of using it myself freaks me out but DH swears by it. He uses it any time he's got sinus congestion. Hope you can get some relief soon!

[jennmm]

My MIL likes them. I'll stick with nasal spray.

[sngraves]

I use the Simply Saline Mist from Arm & Hammer. It works well and it's not really a mist... it's more like an aerosal neti pot.

[Riverdong11]

I used one but it was squeeze bottle instead of a pot. I found it right next to the neti pot at rite aid. I was too freaked out to pour water in my nose, but a squeeze bottle I could manage. It actually really helped and I was amazed. I was skeptical it would work, but it really does a great job and it's an instant relief.

[somethingcleverer]

I like the squeeze bottle version as well. I hate actually using it but when I'm desperate it does the trick. I've been using mine the past 2 days and there was a huge improvement in my cough right after using it because it flushed all the drainage out. My husband's allergist also highly recommends them for the sinuses.

[cbear]

I love the NeilMed Nasal Rinse! It's awesome and easier to use than the Netti Pot

[gk12]

I used mine a lot when we lived in GA. A squeeze bottle might be easier to use.

[nursedesi]

I love the neti pot! Just fyi your supposed to use distilled water or water that has been previously boiled.

[zpanjwani]

I religiously use my neti pot. It makes me feel a million times better every time. It takes a few times to get used to, but once you get the hang of it you'll love it!

[lizwinderson]

Love my netipot. Worth every penny. Just make sure you boil your water first.

[USCgirl]

I am the odd ball on this one, but I love my Neti Pot! Here's the one I have and it works like a charm. It does take a bit to get used to and feels a bit like when you get water up your nose while swimming.

Neti Pot

[sarasansh]

Thanks for the suggestions! I got a neti pot and distilled water annd...my sinuses are too congested/swollen to let the water pass through. It just kept running down my throat.

[somethingcleverer]

Feb 2, 2015 19:20:30 GMT -5 sarasansh said:

Thanks for the suggestions! I got a neti pot and distilled water annd...my sinuses are too congested/swollen to let the water pass through. It just kept running down my throat.

Did you keep breathing while using it? I have the squeeze bottle but if I hold my breath it always drains down my throat. If I remember to keep breathing through my mouth the solution goes through my sinuses. 

[sarasansh]

Feb 2, 2015 21:03:03 GMT -5 somethingcleverer said:

Feb 2, 2015 19:20:30 GMT -5 sarasansh said:

Thanks for the suggestions! I got a neti pot and distilled water annd...my sinuses are too congested/swollen to let the water pass through. It just kept running down my throat.

Did you keep breathing while using it? I have the squeeze bottle but if I hold my breath it always drains down my throat. If I remember to keep breathing through my mouth the solution goes through my sinuses. 

I did--one side of my nose is almost completely swollen shut, I couldn't even get the water to go in it. When I did it through the other nostril it went in but it wouldn't come out and eventually just went down my throat

[somethingcleverer]

Feb 2, 2015 21:18:38 GMT -5 sarasansh said:

Feb 2, 2015 21:03:03 GMT -5 somethingcleverer said:

Did you keep breathing while using it? I have the squeeze bottle but if I hold my breath it always drains down my throat. If I remember to keep breathing through my mouth the solution goes through my sinuses. 

I did--one side of my nose is almost completely swollen shut, I couldn't even get the water to go in it. When I did it through the other nostril it went in but it wouldn't come out and eventually just went down my throat

Boo. Keep trying it is probably still helping.  I hope you feel better soon. 

[aylafsu1881]

Feb 2, 2015 21:29:14 GMT -5 somethingcleverer said:

Feb 2, 2015 21:18:38 GMT -5 sarasansh said:

I did--one side of my nose is almost completely swollen shut, I couldn't even get the water to go in it. When I did it through the other nostril it went in but it wouldn't come out and eventually just went down my throat

Boo. Keep trying it is probably still helping.  I hope you feel better soon. 

I agree with keep trying. Did you try after a shower? I usually do it after a shower when I am really stopped up. I think the steam helps loosen everything up and makes it easier for the saline spray to flush it out.