Tickle Tickle Tickle TIckle
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
March 5, 2017 6:56pm CST
No, I am not being tickled. Which is a good thing really, as I don't like being tickled.
The "tickle" I am speaking of is in my sinuses. I woke up today with that annoying, nearly burning tickle sensation in the sinuses that are on the top of your mouth. Probably better said that they are in my nostrils?
Either way, it was an annoying wake up.
I got up, swished with salty water, brushed my teeth and drank some ice cold water. Then I made myself a cup of peppermint tea. I then sucked on a cough drop. I might have to repeat the process because I can feel that tickle again.
Our regular waitress at a restaurant I frequent had a bit of a scratchy voice. I recomended peppermint tea and local sourced honey. She thanked me and said she'd be doing just that when she got home.
Do you use peppermint tea to get rid of sinus, allergy or cold symptoms?
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
6 Mar 17
I am not fond of peppermint tea or any flavored tea. Ever try a neti pot? I have been using mine and love it.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum I got mine at Walmart. It uses distilled or sterilized water. There are packets that came with the pot that you add to the water.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@ElusiveButterfly Oh okay. I am sure it works very well. The process just weirds me out a bit I guess.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum I have only used it when I need it. Yes, it is a weird feeling. But, the end result is great. My sinuses feel so much better after flushing them out.
@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
6 Mar 17
I have tried peppermint tea before. I think I will be sick today. Sore throat, cold symptoms, and sneezing. But I am in the office now, hope I get better. I hate being sick.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@nottoooldtowrite I do not blame you. I hardly sleep when I feel sick like this.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
Oh I hope you do feel better soon! Hopefully the work day will go by quickly for you.
There are other teas I've read are good for colds. I think Eucalyptus maybe?
@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
6 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum I really hope. I do not like this feeling at all.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
I think it is allergies or sinuses, not sure which. We have had a bit of a "sprung" of "spring" here but mother nature hasn't decided just which season she wants yet.
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@shaggin (74988)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum ha ha that is the same kind of weather we keep having. I just wish the snow would go away for good.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@shaggin We only had the one snow storm. I wouldn't mind another, but at the same time I think I'd much rather have spring.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
I don't use the medicines unless absolutely necessary. Peppermint Tea has been my go to for awhile. That and just plenty of water.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
6 Mar 17
I drink lots and lots of water. Usually my colds are short lived. Thus winter they are stubbornly hanging on.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
Mine always come about in the summer. Imagine how I felt as a child, with summer colds. Not only because it meant no sick days (unless faked) from school, but because my birthday is also in the summer.
I hope your recurring cold will subside soon.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@Morleyhunt *fingers crossed*
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
6 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum it seems to be waning again. Hopefully it will be gone by Tuesday.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
6 Mar 17
I dont think anyone likes being tickled, lol.. i dont drink tea at all, so i sont take it when sick but always heard it works. Or at least helps.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
You are probably right about that. Of course, there are diferent levels of tickling. I had an aunt who didn't know when to stop.
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
6 Mar 17
I tend to just deal with it until it works it's way out of my system.. but I have a fairly good immune system and don't tend to get sick too often.. though when I do get sick it's almost always in my sinuses!
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum I definitely don't get allergies.. I do get yearly colds. Even when I wasn't working I got yearly colds.
I'm surprised it hasn't gotten worse since I've been working..
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@katsmeow1213 count yourself lucky that everyone seems to be washing their hands or your immune system is just that great.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
7 Mar 17
I don't tend to get sick either. In fact, it wasn't until I started working grocery retail that I got sick on atleast an annual basis.
Oh and these "allergies"? Yeah, it's a cold.
I always HOPE it won't turn into a cold but it always does!
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
6 Mar 17
Nope I use Nasonex, I have seasonal allergies at least 3 seasons of the year.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
Yikes! So is winter the only time you have reprieve?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@BelleStarr Yikes. Florida is much drier as well. It's got to be a horrible feeling for you!
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum Well it would be if I was at home in Connecticut but here in Florida, it has been warm and my sinuses are acting up so this year, 4 seasons.
what does help you?@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@LadyDuck Ah we always have turmeric. I will have to try it then.
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@LadyDuck (502190)
• Italy
6 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum Rinsing the sinuses with saline helps and also cooking with turmeric, as it is a decongestant.
@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Mar 17
No but soon I hope to be able to harvest some fresh mint from the garden. Apple mint grows like a weed. I think I saw some greening yesterday.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
Hope you'll be able to harvest it soon. I've never heard of Apple Mint. Does it have a bit of a tang to it?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@sallypup I don't sweeten peppermint tea. I do use honey sometimes, and that does sweeten it. I guess I should say I don't use sugar.
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@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum Frankly I can't tell apple mint from our other mint- chocolate. I believe spearmint is strongest tasting. I think adding sweetener to the tea enhances the taste but I no longer use sweeteners.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
7 Mar 17
I had some Chicken Soup last night. It was delicious. I added lots of pepper into it.
As for the "allergies" they turned into a cold. Peppermint tea is good for a variety of things, but I only tend to drink it when i feel a tickle.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
8 Mar 17
@DianneN Thank You!
Chicken Soup, I don't know who first realized it was "just the thing" but I'd hug her to bits today if I could!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum Glad you enjoyed the chicken soup, but so sorry to hear you have a cold now. Get well soon!
@Poppylicious (11134)
• United Kingdom
6 Mar 17
I hope this tickle doesn't progress into fully-fledged nastiness!
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
It hasn't gone away. I will be miserable if it does though.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
I was thinking earlier thinking I wish I had some whiskey!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@Plethos 
I'd love to 'thank' whoever discovered whiskey's healing effects!
I'd love to 'thank' whoever discovered whiskey's healing effects!1 person likes this
@Plethos (13718)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum - i like the way you think.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
Drinking another cup right now.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@TheInvisibleMan Sinus problems, tooth problems, even stomach problems. Very versatile!
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
6 Mar 17
nope I use benadryl as I have severe allergy attacks otherwise bu I
like pe permint tea for upset tummies
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
Yes, peppermint tea is really good for stomach aches as well.
I just took the off brand of benadryl. Hoping it will help this feeling go away.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 17
It's driving me crazy. I have drank more tea recently and broke down to take an allergy pill. I just want it to go away!
