I broke down and bought a neti pot...

Alexandra*sMom

I used it already too.  It was not as bad as I imagined, but still bad.    Hopefully this will help my cold pass quicker and will not allow it to go into a sinus infection over the holidays. (Had one around Thanksgiving.)

smittysoup

What was bad about it?  I love my Neti Pot

I remember it seemed to take a few days of consistent use to really make a difference, but now it like my sinuses are back to normal.  I love it!

BabyLove987

It does take a little time to get used to it.  But, I love mine now.

Alexandra*sMom

smittysoup:

What was bad about it?  I love my Neti Pot

I remember it seemed to take a few days of consistent use to really make a difference, but now it like my sinuses are back to normal.  I love it!

Just the thought of pouring water up my nose, I think is the worse.  I only used 1/2 a pot for both nostrils because I kept feeling like I was getting water near the back of my sinuses...  really, it is probably just my fear of drowning!    It feels better and clearer now though!

ivyreb

At first it was weird, but I love love LOVE my neti pot! And when I'm sick I use that, saline nasal spray and breathe right strips at night, and the combination of the three makes such a difference!

MTClaire

I wish I could say I loved mine.  I have two versions - the neti pot and the one where you actually shoot the water up your nose.  Neither has worked for me at all.  Just made my nose drier. 

MrsEmm

so tell me - do you pour warm water up your nose???

ETA: NM, i just googled it :P?

StrawberryAlarmClock

Everyone recommends this to me. I'm a little sketched b/c it seems like water-boarding. LOL j/k I do need to run out and get one.  Has anyone tried ear candles? My friends swears by them, too.

3littleladies

My husband is an ENT & he recommends the Nasal Rinse Bottles.  We use those and they really help.  They're similar to a Neti but a bit easier to use in my opinion.  I have had a horrible cold this past week and the rinse bottle has been saving me.