Harm Reduction Had a weird reaction after taking a dose of h/fent nasally.

[opiandy]

I have a pretty high tolerance to opiates and take a mix of h and fent every few hours, always nasally. I've been back on h for around 2 years, but on this specific routine for probably 6 months or so. For the last 2 months or so I have had constant sinus congestion.

After taking a dose, I can always get a drain and can always get a little bit of a burn and taste it.

Yesterday I had to re-up and had been without for roughly 5-6 hours. I got my stuff and took my normal dose, nasally. It was the same stuff I always get. I did not get the burn, could not taste it and did not get a drain.

What I did get was a lump in the back of my throat that felt a lot like what it feels like when you get strep throat. Again, no drain, no burn, no taste, nothing.

I noticed that I also had a raised area on the side of my nose about an inch under my eye on the side I administered the dose. I pressed on it and it got smaller and my sinuses kind of drained on that side. After about an hour, I was able to taste a little of the dose, especially after pressing on the spot.

I looked up the anatomy of the nasal passages and there is a pocket right where the raised area occurred. In the diagram it shows that area can get congested with fluid.

Anyone have an idea of what could have happened?

 

[Opana313]

Before you snort anything do you double check the nostrils? Like not just boogies but breathing good and fine?

If ever congested before a dose I just shadowbox or whatever works for you jumping jacks, to open that shit up.

Sounds like it never got really to the g spot because of other mucas or something?

Since you felt it after pressing on it, just a thought...clean sinuses or MAYBE you prefer one nostril over the other..this nostril will be a bitch later on if you have noticed anything abnormal compared to other nostril.

And then after i get whatever drip i usually follow up with a bit of water on the pinky to go up afterwards..and it gets the rest ready for another drip.

 

[PollyPoll]

It’s possible you have sinusitis? I’m hooked on that bloody blue Sudafed to clear my nose, otherwise I can’t breathe and turn into an anxious mess. The downside is about once or twice a year I get a sinus infection.
Sounds a lot like what you’re saying. Once the mucus builds up so much and for so long it prevents your nostrils from properly absorbing whatever you’re snorting up there.

if you blow your nose at its coming out thick yellow, or even green then it’s an infection and you’ll need antibiotics.

In the meantime buy a saline nasal spray to wash your nostrils out between doses. If you’re in the UK I recommend Sterimar.

 

[opiandy]

Before you snort anything do you double check the nostrils? Like not just boogies but breathing good and fine?

If ever congested before a dose I just shadowbox or whatever works for you jumping jacks, to open that shit up.

Sounds like it never got really to the g spot because of other mucas or something?

Since you felt it after pressing on it, just a thought...clean sinuses or MAYBE you prefer one nostril over the other..this nostril will be a bitch later on if you have noticed anything abnormal compared to other nostril.

And then after i get whatever drip i usually follow up with a bit of water on the pinky to go up afterwards..and it gets the rest ready for another drip.

I always blow the nose repeatedly before taking the next dose.

There are several things I try if severely congested before the next dose. One thing that works well is a heating pad or hot hand towel over the sinuses for 5-10 minutes.

I think I missed the spot as well. It seems like it somehow hit a side pocket of my sinuses. The odd part was how it made my throat hurt and I had a raised spot on the side of my nose. The spot on my nose was visible.

I use the same side every time. I think I have used the opposite side twice in the last couple of years. Last night being the second time. When I do, it burns like hell and makes the congestion worse I assume because of its lack of use. It works, though.

I used to do the water drip when I did a lot of coke. But I am not sure how absorption goes with h when it gets to the stomach.

 

[opiandy]

It’s possible you have sinusitis? I’m hooked on that bloody blue Sudafed to clear my nose, otherwise I can’t breathe and turn into an anxious mess. The downside is about once or twice a year I get a sinus infection.
Sounds a lot like what you’re saying. Once the mucus builds up so much and for so long it prevents your nostrils from properly absorbing whatever you’re snorting up there.

if you blow your nose at its coming out thick yellow, or even green then it’s an infection and you’ll need antibiotics.

In the meantime buy a saline nasal spray to wash your nostrils out between doses. If you’re in the UK I recommend Sterimar.

I don't think I do. I'm not blowing anything yellow or green out, only clear.

I've used flonaise before to clear the sinuses, but it constricts the blood vessels in the nose and affects absorption. Any idea how Sudafed does, or if it has any interactions with h?

I've tried the netti pot, but it doesn't work for me very well.

 

[opiandy]

I did give boofing a shot last night a couple of times to give my nose a rest. Not sure I care for it. There's just something about the burn and drip with snorting.

 

[PollyPoll]

Blue Sudafed will open up your nostrils like a mother fucker letting you breathe through your nose like never before. It will sting for 5 minutes or so if you're not used to it.

Unsure if it interacts with H but I'd doubt it.

Try the Suda. Wait half an hour then give H a shot. Only issue is you might become addicted to it. When that happens you get what's called rebound congestion which once it wears off, your nose will feel more blocked than before.

You could always try it and if it helps, try to limit using it to once a day.

 

[opiandy]

Blue Sudafed will open up your nostrils like a mother fucker letting you breathe through your nose like never before. It will sting for 5 minutes or so if you're not used to it.

I'll give it a shot, and keep it to a minimum, as much as possible.

Appreciate the advices

 

[PollyPoll]

My pleasure. If you do become dependent on it, don't worry too much. After a few days without your nose will return to normal.

Let us know how you get on.