I've been using Afrin for about 20 years...I was off it about 10 years ago via a homoepath and again about 2 years ago for about 1 year...then last year a got such a bad head cold that I couldnt breath out of my nose for four days....it drove me soooo mad that I started using nose spray again...when I try not to use it I get very anxious and nervous...its worse when I'm sleeping (I guess cause I am lying down to long) it feels better in the cold worse in the heat....and I could never take antihistamies that would make me very nervous and twitchy instead of sleepy as it does most...I dont like anything that changes or alters my mind or takes me outside of myself....(cant go back to that homeopath as of yet I dont have the coverage for it right now. Just in case someone was going to suggest that) I am a very hyper person by nature...I'm into working out and getting thing done at work and at home and have ALWAYS since I was a kid had a lot of energy....thats all I can think of for now that might better assess me....anything else?

Bro
A few more questions that may be helpfull.
When congested what color is the moucos? What is the nature, can you blow your nose easily?
Do you have a headache, sensation in your ears? Is your mouth dry or moist? Is your tongue coated? do you have a meatalic taste or greasy taste in your mouth?

When you have sinus problems how does it effect your mood. Are you withdrawn? Need to be around people or better left alone?

The modalities you listed sound like Puls., however, your general personality doesn't fit the picture. Describing yourself more when you are sick would be helpful. I am only on the track of a polycrest, others may suggest a constitutional if this is a chronic problem. At any rate all symptoms and descriptions are usefull.

Best of luck. I can relate.

It's a good idea to use distilled or sterile water. I used to do that too. I made the mistake of using my well water when I moved to the country...safe for drinking but it had some kind of nuisance bacteria in it which caused me some problems....in my sinus area.

Dear Bro, In the past I have suffered from bad sinus congestion due to colds. This year a homeopathic remedy helped. The doctors on the BB can assist you upon hearing more symptoms. However, in the meantime you might benefit from rinsing the nasal passages with lightly salted water. It's not a pretty thing, but it is part of a healing. Follow this procedure: Fill to the rim, a paper cup with lightly salted warm water. Pinch one nostril closed and with the other, breath in as much water as possible. Then release the other nostril. The fluids will flow from both nostrils. (Do this over a sink, or bowel designated for medical purposes). Making sure the cup is full to the rim again, Repeat the process, pinching the opposit nostril, etc. I have emptied my nasal passages of thick waste matter. Remember to Clean up carefully, as cold viruses are easy to spread. Also, do not do it too often, or for too long. It's just to sooth the membrane and ease out some of the waste. I usually do this three times a day when my cold is very bad. Then once in the morning when the cold has improved. And remember, if things don't get better, or if they get worse, check with a doctor. Good luck, Mselle

I was waiting a few days to see if I noticed anything different...see recently I've had a slight cold...but the mucus has been clear...as a general rule the I do not usually have ANY mucus, my sinuses just get swollen. When this happens I tend to get withdrawn and want to be alone, because I am shorter with my temper and I realize that so I try to stay away from my family and people. I feel alittle overwhelemed easily when I am at this stage, which is why it is hard for me to just stop cool turkey with the nose spray and why I havent just done that. I tend to also feel alittle off balance when I starting to swell up...I do not usually get a headache. My ears then to feel alittle muffled or coated or something like that. My mouth I have problems with since I had oral surgery...three wisdom teeth pulled and they did nerve damage on the bottom right hand side so I have distorted sensation and partal numbness on the right side of my tongue which has also affected some of my taste buds...the bottom inside,rightside of my teeth or gum I have numbness. Also from the surgery. But my tongue is not coated. Thats about all I can think of for now...any suggestions???? Thanks

look at remedy, KALIUM IODATUM and ARSENICUM ALBUM

Dear Sam, there is a dentist who is sympathetic to alternative medicine. He has a call in talk radio show on WOR, 710, Monday mornings, I think 10:00. He often discusses problems such as yours, nerve damage. If you live in the greater NYC area, maybe you can listen or call him. He also has an office in Manhattan. His name is Dr. Ricter,(I'm not sure of the spelling). Maybe something can be done surgically for your jaw. Good Luck, Mselle

BRO

Read up on the Materia Medicas of remedies on this web page:

http://homeoint.org/clarke/


[This message has been edited by Nigel (edited 17 December 1999).]

Mselle...who's Sam? But anyway, I forgot that sometime my mucus is plain white and I mean PURE white. Thanks everyone I am going to look all this up

mucus is plain white, clear look at Nat-m