Does anybody use a sinus rinse like NeilMed?

NeilMed Sinus Rinse - Photo of a box of NeilMed Sinus Rinse
@CharRay7 (1549)
United States
December 16, 2008 1:54am CST
I use to have terrible sinus congestion and stuffiness, especially in the winter time. My doctor used to prescribe different nasal sprays but I hated the side effects and drowsiness. I found a nasal rinse from NeilMed that has given me great relief. I learned about it on an Oprah show. You can read the review on it at: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/964750/product_review_neilmed_sinus_rinse.html?cat=5 So do you or have you ever used a type of nasal rinse and what kind do you use? Happy MyLotting! Char
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
16 Dec 08
Hi char! That's really very interesting! My doctor just gave me Nasonex at my last visit to him two weeks ago. I was complaining that I wake up all stuffy and congested and that's the one he prescribed. I had never hear of NeilMed before. I don't get any side effects from the Nasonex, but I can't really say that it works that well either! I have only used it twice since it got it though. I don't know what makes NeilMed different. I will speak to my doctor about the next time I go to see him and see what he says. I'm sure if he has heard of it he won't have a problem prescribing it. He is pretty good about keeping up with the newest medications so I'm sure he should have heard about it and if not I know he would research it.
@tdavis (117)
• United States
16 Dec 08
I hate nasal sprays. My kids and I do have allergies which pop up from time to time, and cause all kinds of nasal problems. Now this may sound gross but it works, in a glass of warm water stir in anywhere from 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt, pour the water into the palm of your hand and snort it up one nostral at a time, just before it goes down the back of your throat stop and let it drain back out your nose. Best be by a sink when you do this. The salt water drys up your nose and sinuses. Start out with a little bit of salt at a time until you find the right amount. Too much salt and your nose feels like the Sahara.
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@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
17 Dec 08
I think the NeilMed is the same general thing. It includes a packet that you put in the bottle and shake up and use. The solution is supposed to be PH balanced and not make your nose too dry. Thanks for your response! Happy MyLotting! Char
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
16 Dec 08
no I haven't used any, are you really finding that it is helpful? My son has just bought a sinus spray for his cold but neither of us have ever used these products before.
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@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
17 Dec 08
Yes, Carol it really does help! It always feels so much better to get all the gunk out of my nose and I can actually breath again. The first time you do it, it seems kind of strange, but after awhile you just get used to doing it and are actually wanting to do it. Thanks for your response! Happy MyLotting! Char
17 Dec 08
thanks My husband has terrible sinus problems and I have him try every thing I hope this works Sound great