I think my tastebuds are comatose

[Katattack]

I got Tastyfinger and a personal mix and I KNOW they have flavor I just can't taste it. Atomic cinnacide is strong enough to overcome my lack of functioning tastebuds but I really want more variety. Any suggestions for sweet (currently can't stand juice that isn't SWEET) smack you square in the face flavors with little to no TH?

[bestthingever]

Right there with ya, Kat. I placed my first order of extra-flavored juice from MFS tonight, expressly for the purpose of overcoming this increasingly frustrating problem.

[CaptJay]

Hello guys You know I get this issue as well from previous posts lol
I did try something I swore I would never touch - the sinus irrigation thing. I did the coward's way - sniffed the salt water off my hand rather than buy a Neti pot.
I googled neti pot and sinus irrigation and found a 'how to/DIY' webpage - thers a few out there. Tells you how much salt, how much water, what temp, and stuff like that.
It felt HORRIBLE.
But it did seem to help.
I havent had the 'no-taste of anything' thing as bad for a few days now.
It didnt work right away though. Took a couple of days, and I got a headache right after I did it.
Its not the juice - its definitely you (that sounds bad..lol) cos it was definitely ME, and its not your mouth, its your NOSE thats affected.
I didn't think it was my nose, because I could smell thing ok, but researching tastebuds its definitely not them, they only taste about 4 things.
Maybe give it a whirl?

[bestthingever]

Hello guys You know I get this issue as well from previous posts lol
I did try something I swore I would never touch - the sinus irrigation thing. I did the coward's way - sniffed the salt water off my hand rather than buy a Neti pot.
I googled neti pot and sinus irrigation and found a 'how to/DIY' webpage - thers a few out there. Tells you how much salt, how much water, what temp, and stuff like that.
It felt HORRIBLE.
But it did seem to help.
I havent had the 'no-taste of anything' thing as bad for a few days now.
It didnt work right away though. Took a couple of days, and I got a headache right after I did it.
Its not the juice - its definitely you (that sounds bad..lol) cos it was definitely ME, and its not your mouth, its your NOSE thats affected.
I didn't think it was my nose, because I could smell thing ok, but researching tastebuds its definitely not them, they only taste about 4 things.
Maybe give it a whirl?

CaptJay, I'm really starting to like you ! We seem to share some issues, so I don't feel like the lone ranger quite so bad.
Interesting about the saline/Neti pot thing. I actually bought a Neti pot not long ago,but too scared to use it ! I have chronic sinus issues, so my dr. said I might want to give it a go...Guess I'll really have to now ! ( But first, describe 'horrible').
And what you said about the nose; my sense of smell is really lousy, so this makes sense.

[yano_jl]

....sniffed the salt water off my hand rather than buy a Neti pot.... It felt HORRIBLE.

WOW. What you did, sniffing salt water, is far more uncomfortable than the neti pot.

I'm not saying the neti pot is enjoyable; but after the first 2 seconds, it is really no big deal. I recomend doing it over a sink (duh) in front of a mirror. I got a bizarre facination seeing all that liquid pour out of my face like that

[MsSki]

Hmm I will let you all play around with this water in the nose thing and then i will read your reviews..... I dont think im brave enough

Tara

[bestthingever]

I've watched ppl do it (the Neti pot thing) on t.v., and if there was any pain involved, it didn't show.

[GoodDog]

I have the wacky taste buds, too. Sometimes everything tastes like tea with no sugar. It usually starts out okay in the morning but as the day goes on I lose my taste or it has more of a salty taste. Today they've really gone bonkers and everything is sickening sweet!! Even my saliva is sweet! This is so crazy, I can't get the sweet taste out of my mouth and it's not a good sweet!

The only thing I did different was vaped most of the day on an 801 instead of a 510 or 901.

I'll have to get me a Neti Pot I guess. I don't think I have the courage to use my palm... I'd probably drown!

[CaptJay]

lol I didnt like the idea of sticking that ...spout thing up my nose LOL LOL
Im such a wuss
Ok describe horrible - I hate getting water up my nose when Im swimming, I really hate it and voluntarily sniffing it up my nose, well..it wasn't my favorite thing Ive ever done.
I also didnt read the instructions fully and forgot to add the baking powder so it made the inside of my nose feel a bit..sandblasted. And the water FROM my nose coming out the other nostril and my mouth - yeah I could have died happy without experiencing either of those things
HOWEVER - despite my cynicism, it did seem to do some good. It certainly can't harm you according to many doctor websites and is in fact soemthing they do in hospital for chronic sinusitis.Still though..ewww.

No pain though - discomfort I'd have to say, or maybe htat was just shock lol. I had a headache afterwards, that could have been to do with taht OR tension from trying it out. No pain doing it though at all.

[Katattack]

I'm have sinus issues too. Actually I have the neti pot and a positive pressure sinus irrigation thingie (you squeeze it instead of just letting it roll thru). I only use it when I think my sinuses are acting up but yeah maybe I should give it a shot (pun intended). The sinus irrigation only hurts if you hold your head wrong OR if you get the water too salty or not salty enough (good to use the premeasured packs to start off).
Perhaps we can all keep each other posted as we run into those juices that pack a flavorful punch.
GoodDog that's a perfect description..."like tea with no sugar" and sometimes the aroma of things but not the flavor.