Comments on: Sinus Wash Miracle Cure

By: Lynne

Lynne — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:30:40 +0000

Hi,

Yours is an old post, but I’ve just discovered this site and wanted to respond.

Yes, I have the “smell issue” you refer to. It hits me periodically and causes a strong, plastic-like, suffocating burning smell at its worst. I, too, have had an MRI and an EEG, neither of which reveal any negative findings. There is an entire web-site devoted to our shared problem, so I don’t think the “chronic burning smell” is all that unusual.

Please let me know whether or not you’ve resolved your problem. As a fellow sufferer, I’d like to know what others are experiencing.

Best,
Lynne

By: angiegirl

angiegirl — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:16:17 +0000

Is it safe to keep snorting sinus congestion up into your sinuses? My husband does this and it’s driving me nuts.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:49:40 +0000

Could using Tea Tree Oil in my sinus rinse be related to my partial loss of smell?

I’ve been dealing with a sinus infections and an ear infection since Christmas. I came across this blog and others that mention using tea tree oil in a sinus rinse. I use tea tree oil for LOTS of other things and I tried it and since then my sense of smell hasn’t been the same.

I don’t know if it’s just a coincidence since I’ve been fighting a sinus infection, ear and cold all at the same time.

I’m just curious if anyone else has experienced the same thing? PLEASE RESPOND.

By: Gracie

Gracie — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:59:45 +0000

Stephen,
I doubt it’s “blood” pressure from what you’ve described. It’s probably sinus pressure. My advice would be that if it’s uncomfortable to be in that position, just try to avoid doing that. It is also safe to rinse up to 3 times daily, which may help. Also, make sure you are breathing (thru your mouth if you can’t thru your nose) when you bend over to pick something up. Some people have a tendency to unconsciously hold their breath when bending over to pick something up. That’s where you may feel the blood pressure.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:43:56 +0000

P.S I do Sinus Rinse regularly

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:40:16 +0000

Hi just wondering if any of you guys have a bad head rush when you lower your head to pick up something on the ground/floor (without bending your knees). I suffer from chronic sinusitis and some days are worse then others but I constantly feel this blood rush to my head every time I’m in this position.
The best way to describe the feeling when I am lowered in this position is it feels like two hands are tightly around my neck and the blood pressure (in my head) is unable to escape … my face in this position literally swells up if I stay down more than 10 seconds and becomes normal again when I stand upright again. Does anyone know if the “Turbinates” have any thing to do with this feeling of pressure? Any related replies would be appreciated. Thanking you in advance.

By: townie

townie — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:16:18 +0000

Hi Mary, Simply take a proactive approach to avoid embarassing post irrigation drips. After irrigating, tilt your head back and VERY SLOWLY rotate your head around so the fluids can find its way to the drainage openings of the sinus cavities. It is a subtle sensation but you will feel it when the fluids find the exits. This will also work to a small extent without rinsing if the mucus is loose.

By: townie

townie — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:57:07 +0000

Hi Mary, Simply take a proactive approach. After irrigating, tilt your head back and VERY SLOWLY rotate your head around so the fluid and mucus can find the drainage openings of the sinus cavities. It’s subtle, but you will feel when you found the spots. Sometimes just doing this, without rinsing, will help clear out your sinuses a bit.

By: Mary Fleming

Mary Fleming — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:00:50 +0000

Have tried the nasal irrigation for severe post-nasal drip – however, afterwards and quite out of the blue if I bend over, clear liquid runs out of my nose. This can happen at a very inoportune time. Anyone else with this?

By: eureka

eureka — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:44:38 +0000

I’ve read through the entire blog which proved to be very interesting, informative, uplifting (as in -I’m not alone or nuts). I also use a ceramic neti pot which is comfortable to use as the edges on the spout are rounded. I have found the technique as described in literature included with the pot. I fill the pot w/tepid to very warm water depending upon what relief I am attempting to find. By using warmer water, I am attempting to bring more blood flow to the middle of my face, useful when I have a sinus headache. To the water I add just 1/4 tsp of Hain Sea Salt also bought at a health food store. I question a teaspoon of salt to just 8 oz of water, that seems very high to me and I would think that it would also sting and burn horribly. Also the idea of using distilled water made good sense also. We are very lucky to receive our water from an aquafirer that has brought water to our area for at least 2000 yrs., it doesn’t require any chemicals to combat germs or natural occuring chemicals. I’ve used it out of the tap for use in my neti pot. It was also suggested at the HF store that many people add a dropper full of Varcho Veda Neti Wash Plus which is zinc acetate used to give support to the sinus & immune systems. I have been searching for a soothing, moisturizing additive to add to my current mixture. The tea tree oil and coconut oil make a lot of sense as the tea tree oil has antibiotic properties and the coconut oil is used extensively in cosmetics, lotions and moisturizers. I am allergic to Black Walnut trees so assume the oil would probably cause serious reaction. My allergy doc comments continually about how raw and red the inside of my nose is. This leads to almost continual pain around my face. Of course there are no solutions to correct this, thus I am hoping that the two oils will sooth the tissues as well as provide moisture as this is a very dry climate. Humidifiers (apt. or home size) help tremendously and should be used by any of us who are exposed to a dry climate seasonly or naturally. I live in the Mojave Desert and many people for years thought living in this type of climate would be very healthy. I can speak for the residents of the area that this is FAR from the truth. The allergens are horrid and why wouldn’t they be, they are from plants that must be so tough to live and thrive. It is a virtual guarantee that if a family moves into the area, it takes just a few months before they show up at the allergist office. Few people can escape going on allergy shots. And they are no cure, they help to keep us all from dropping into ear, sinus, strep infections, bronchitis and asthama and even then our immune systems can still become so worn down that we still get sick. By treating allergies with the various meds and shots all the docs are just trying to keep us out of bacterial infections. I haven’t heard any allergist around here ever say the meds and shots would CURE allergies. They hope to attain some control and relief. Also many of us have deviated septums that cause problems. It is well worth your time to see an ENT doc to see if straightening the septum would provide relief. These are facts that I have learned over the years from seeing my allergist regularly. Hopefully they provide some clarification on allergies and their treatments with a doc’s help or without.