Neti Pot

Ponyup · 10-08-2008, 07:09 AM

Okay, now I'm curious. I've done some research on line & it doesn't seem as gross or expensive as I once thought. So who has used one? How difficult is it to use really? Do you feel like you're drowning? I almost drowned when I was 3 so this is a big one for me, I can't even put my face in the shower because I can't breathe. If this were to happen with the pot I would probably panic & choke to death.
Do you buy the salt mixes advertised or just use regular salt? Where did you buy yours?

Janet · 10-08-2008, 07:41 AM

I can't wait for someone to respond to your questions. I've thought about getting one myself, but haven't yet. I saw someone picked from the audience on Oprah when Dr. Oz was on and she just did it with no problem. Looks easy enough.....

judy · 10-08-2008, 09:23 AM

I have never heard about any neti pot related deaths. Look around for a video to see how it's done. Youtube night even have one.

highlans · 10-08-2008, 09:43 AM

And a neti pot is????

highlans · 10-08-2008, 09:46 AM

ok googled it, do not think I would use one.

DianaB · 10-08-2008, 10:02 AM

I had to check what it was too. I think that it would be pretty easy to use but the directions that I saw said to "stay relaxed". Also you have to learn the right angle for your head to tilt in order to get the water to run out correctly. It sounds like it would be really good for people who have allergies and colds and stuff.

Ponyup · 10-08-2008, 10:18 AM

I'm not quite ready to try the neti pot yet, but I did buy some saline nasal spray at CVS over lunch. The jist I get is it's similar to a neti pot just pressurized, but that didn't seem to be a problem for me. I shot the stuff up my nose & except for feeling like I could sneeze at any minute it seems to have helped. So I'm going to try this for now.

I'm pretty sure my problem is that the virus that's going around up here has camped out in my sinuses & that plus my normal fall allergies is making me miserable.

Hopefully it will start to break up soon

Janet · 10-08-2008, 03:24 PM

I also try taking hot showers because the steam seems to help open my head. Don't forgot about the Vick's. I will put some up the ole nose sometimes and it helps. Afrin nasal spray is a good one...helps me fall asleep easier. Indiana sure has it's ragweed and pollen doesn't it. Drives everyone nutso!

Dobie · 10-08-2008, 04:39 PM

I use mine everyday - it really helps the sinuses from drying out and I think I get fewer colds since I've been using it.
I don't know about other people, but it took me about a week to get the hang of it - not using the right amount of salt made my nose burn a couple of times, and it was a strange feeling having the water flow the first few times.

gja1000 · 10-08-2008, 04:48 PM

I had a friend who used a Neti Pot and she said it really helped a bunch! I know it seems odd/gross/weird/awful - but people say after you get the "hang" of it, it really does help. I think there is some good scientific research to show it does help a lot.

Janet, have you used the Vicks disk you throw in the shower to make vicks vapors when you are in the shower? My daughter uses them and says it really helps her a lot.

Gina · 10-09-2008, 04:59 AM

I have seen and heard about the Neti Pot actually it looks cute.. lol It is the same idea as a nasal douche that sounds awful sorry lol.. My doctor gave me one many years ago I guess its called that. You put water into this plastic small contraction and close one nostril and tilt your head you get the idea that is why I call it a douce lol.. sorry if I offend anyone..

judy · 10-09-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina

I have seen and heard about the Neti Pot actually it looks cute.. lol It is the same idea as a nasal douche that sounds awful sorry lol.. My doctor gave me one many years ago I guess its called that. You put water into this plastic small contraction and close one nostril and tilt your head you get the idea that is why I call it a douce lol.. sorry if I offend anyone..

THE NASAL DOUCH

Janet · 10-09-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gja1000

I had a friend who used a Neti Pot and she said it really helped a bunch! I know it seems odd/gross/weird/awful - but people say after you get the "hang" of it, it really does help. I think there is some good scientific research to show it does help a lot.

Janet, have you used the Vicks disk you throw in the shower to make vicks vapors when you are in the shower? My daughter uses them and says it really helps her a lot.

Never heard of the disks....I'll have to check it out.

Janet · 10-09-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by judy

THE NASAL DOUCH

Looks easy enough...we should all get together and have a pot party...nettipot that is...LOL

Gina · 10-10-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by judy

THE NASAL DOUCH

Your sooooooooo funny!!!!

10-08-2008, 07:09 AM	#1
Ponyup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 659	Neti Pot Okay, now I'm curious. I've done some research on line & it doesn't seem as gross or expensive as I once thought. So who has used one? How difficult is it to use really? Do you feel like you're drowning? I almost drowned when I was 3 so this is a big one for me, I can't even put my face in the shower because I can't breathe. If this were to happen with the pot I would probably panic & choke to death. Do you buy the salt mixes advertised or just use regular salt? Where did you buy yours?

10-08-2008, 07:41 AM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I can't wait for someone to respond to your questions. I've thought about getting one myself, but haven't yet. I saw someone picked from the audience on Oprah when Dr. Oz was on and she just did it with no problem. Looks easy enough..... __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-08-2008, 09:23 AM	#3
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	I have never heard about any neti pot related deaths. Look around for a video to see how it's done. Youtube night even have one. __________________ *Judy*

10-08-2008, 09:43 AM	#4
highlans Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: london uk Posts: 462	And a neti pot is???? __________________

10-08-2008, 09:46 AM	#5
highlans Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: london uk Posts: 462	ok googled it, do not think I would use one. __________________

10-08-2008, 10:02 AM	#6
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I had to check what it was too. I think that it would be pretty easy to use but the directions that I saw said to "stay relaxed". Also you have to learn the right angle for your head to tilt in order to get the water to run out correctly. It sounds like it would be really good for people who have allergies and colds and stuff. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

10-08-2008, 10:18 AM	#7
Ponyup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 659	I'm not quite ready to try the neti pot yet, but I did buy some saline nasal spray at CVS over lunch. The jist I get is it's similar to a neti pot just pressurized, but that didn't seem to be a problem for me. I shot the stuff up my nose & except for feeling like I could sneeze at any minute it seems to have helped. So I'm going to try this for now. I'm pretty sure my problem is that the virus that's going around up here has camped out in my sinuses & that plus my normal fall allergies is making me miserable. Hopefully it will start to break up soon

10-08-2008, 03:24 PM	#8
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I also try taking hot showers because the steam seems to help open my head. Don't forgot about the Vick's. I will put some up the ole nose sometimes and it helps. Afrin nasal spray is a good one...helps me fall asleep easier. Indiana sure has it's ragweed and pollen doesn't it. Drives everyone nutso! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-08-2008, 04:39 PM	#9
Dobie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,075	I use mine everyday - it really helps the sinuses from drying out and I think I get fewer colds since I've been using it. I don't know about other people, but it took me about a week to get the hang of it - not using the right amount of salt made my nose burn a couple of times, and it was a strange feeling having the water flow the first few times.

10-08-2008, 04:48 PM	#10
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	I had a friend who used a Neti Pot and she said it really helped a bunch! I know it seems odd/gross/weird/awful - but people say after you get the "hang" of it, it really does help. I think there is some good scientific research to show it does help a lot. Janet, have you used the Vicks disk you throw in the shower to make vicks vapors when you are in the shower? My daughter uses them and says it really helps her a lot. __________________ Gayle

10-09-2008, 04:59 AM	#11
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	I have seen and heard about the Neti Pot actually it looks cute.. lol It is the same idea as a nasal douche that sounds awful sorry lol.. My doctor gave me one many years ago I guess its called that. You put water into this plastic small contraction and close one nostril and tilt your head you get the idea that is why I call it a douce lol.. sorry if I offend anyone..

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