Think I may have done something wrong

NyNurse33 · Post by **NyNurse33** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:26 pm

Ok, I tried the homemade saline wash. Now you have to understand this is coming from someone who only just started using nasal sprays/drops this year. I have always had this thing....Anyways, mixed 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp of canning salt, and 6 oz of distilled warm H2O. Am I supposed to feel like I just got water in my nose, like from being underwater in a pool? The handout from my ENT states it is ok to breath in and out the solution, so that is what I did. I don't do that with the other saline sprays/drops I have used in the past. Then I felt this pressure in my frontal lobe (sinus cavity) almost like a headache coming on. Is this normal...lol? I also feel a little pressure in my cheek area, again I know this is another sinus cavity. Does this mean I got it right, or dreadfully wrong?

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:30 pm

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Your supposed to use 1/2 tea spoon of UNiodized salt (I think canning is OK) to 1 cup or 8 ounces of warm water. If you add the baking soda it should only be a pinch.

It is not suppose to hurt.

- r

NyNurse33 · Post by **NyNurse33** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:38 pm

Oh, well I went by my MD's measurements. Can't say it hurt, just a little pressure. Feels exactly like I said, like getting water up your nose underwater...lol...maybe that's never happened to anyone else.

SelfSeeker · Post by **SelfSeeker** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:42 pm

Why would you put baking soda in it.

Actually baking soda willk increase the pH to a basic amount. When it comes to pools and basic pH, more chance of ear infections. I would not put it in my nose. I would love to see why it is used

NyNurse33 · Post by **NyNurse33** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:50 pm

Not sure, but even going by the pamphlet of neilmed sinus rinse pre-mixed packets, they use sodim chloride and sodium bicarbonate too. I think the bicarbonate is to make it more gentle. Maybe its b/c I used the syringe. I'll try a baby nasal aspirator or something.

bairdbeth · Post by **bairdbeth** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:07 pm

I've been using the Neilmed pre-mixed and bottle. It does kinda feel at first like I have gotten water up my nose from swimming. It doesn't hurt, just feels weird.

cwsanfor · Post by **cwsanfor** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:14 pm

I found the Neilmed packaged solution to be cost-effective, convenient, sterile, and effective.

bman44 · Post by **bman44** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:22 pm

I use the NeilMed Sinus Rinse. I've felt pressure but never pain.

Bryan

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:33 pm

Roberto's recipe is the one my doctor gave me. It is also one posted on several web sites that are medically oriented, such as ENT division of a hospital, etc. There are some that one can make using a boiled, sterilized glass bottle and heated saline that may be kept refrigerated for a few days. Too much work for me, but if you are into a 20 minute procedure, go for it!

The self-mixed recipe is the best for my purposes. It works, doesn't make me feel as if I've taken a snootful of pool water, and is cheap.

Even while travelling, the hot water is sufficient to dissolve the salt quickly. I carry some sea salt with a bit of baking soda in a little, teeny medicine plastic bag (found at Wal-Mart in the pharmacy department)and a 1/8 t. measuring spoon. I mix up a half-cup to use at a time and toss any leftover, so I am constantly using freshly made saline.

We all have to do what works best for us. Some things that others do are just way too much effort for me, and I'm sure they might feel the same way about my methods in other respects!

Keep on keeping on, fellow hoseheads. When we share our experiences, we all benefit.

tlc95066 · Post by **tlc95066** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:42 pm

I tried to do a nasal rinse twice. Both times I didn't really feel any pain, but one side of my nasal passages was blocked most of the way. I used a syringe that is used to administer meds to babies. That seemed to work pretty well. I did feel a little pressure in my ears but not much.

A few days after my 2nd rinse I ended up with a sinus infection.... Lets just say that I won't be trying it again.

I understand that it works for many people... I guess I did something wrong or my body just wasn't up for it.

Best of luck to you!
Teri

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:51 pm

I would suggest that maybe you did not do the nasal wash long enough. Maybe at first, the accumulated junk was pushed in a bit, but after continually washing the nasal passages it would keep the irritants from creeping in so far and causing infections.

Then again, maybe for you it wouldn't help at all. Everyone's body seems to be just a little different, and knowing what works (or doesn't) for each of us is the key.

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:05 pm

NyNurse33 wrote:Ok, I tried the homemade saline wash. Now you have to understand this is coming from someone who only just started using nasal sprays/drops this year. I have always had this thing....Anyways, mixed 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp of canning salt, and 6 oz of distilled warm H2O. Am I supposed to feel like I just got water in my nose, like from being underwater in a pool? The handout from my ENT states it is ok to breath in and out the solution, so that is what I did. I don't do that with the other saline sprays/drops I have used in the past. Then I felt this pressure in my frontal lobe (sinus cavity) almost like a headache coming on. Is this normal...lol? I also feel a little pressure in my cheek area, again I know this is another sinus cavity. Does this mean I got it right, or dreadfully wrong?

hehehe not enough water, too much salt, too much baking soda......the correct formula for this potion is:

1ea 8oz glass of water (pure is better).
1/4 teaspoon of salt
"pinch" of baking soda, that means the amount of you can easily pinch between your index finger and thumb (I just tap the box very lightly and guestimate).

The baking soda breaks down dried mucosa (buggers) makes you have like this major runny nose. It works well with just a "pinch".

The above solution should have about the same PH as eye tears. The baking soda is optional (but it sure works well).

I hold my head over the sink it goes in one nare and out the other, I lean my head back for few seconds after it has run out (I don't squirt it in with my head tilted back). Then I finish by blowing my nose with a paper towel.

The saline rinse should NOT cause a sinus infection, if it does it is from the water not being distilled or pure. Most city tap water contains chlorine and flouride treatments, both items you do not want in your sinuses.

The chinese have used this process for hundreds of years.

nynurse33 wrote:

Not sure, but even going by the pamphlet of neilmed sinus rinse pre-mixed packets, they use sodim chloride and sodium bicarbonate too. I think the bicarbonate is to make it more gentle. Maybe its b/c I used the syringe. I'll try a baby nasal aspirator or something.

the sodium chloride is chemical name for salt, the sodium bicarbonate is chemical name for Arm & Hammer baking soda

Same solution to the potion listed above. How much did you pay for that Neilmed sinus rinse?

wabmorgan · Post by **wabmorgan** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:02 am

I made the same mistake...

I made mine extra strong thinking as we all do.... more is better

and it does feel like getting salt water from the ocean up your nose!!!!!!!!

NyNurse33 · Post by **NyNurse33** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:00 am

Snoredog wrote:
the sodium chloride is chemical name for salt, the sodium bicarbonate is chemical name for Arm & Hammer baking soda

Same solution to the potion listed above. How much did you pay for that Neilmed sinus rinse?

I know that soduim chloride is salt ant sodium bicarbonate is baking soda---Hated chem...but had to take it. I was replying back to selfseeker who asked why put baking soda in the solution. Same for the neilmed sinus rinse...didn't buy that was just stating that even the pre-mixed stuff had baking soda in it. As far as where I got the measurements....that came from my ENT/Allergist aka the MD who ordered my sleep test. I'll try your measurements next. Thanks.

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:44 am

This is what I ended up using.

Nasaline Irrigator

I have been using it twice daily now for about a week. I like it because it allows you to control the pressure at which you use it plus you don't have to tilt your head (not good for me but that is another story).

- roberto

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