Posted by Travis Piccolin (143.166.99.242) on July 06, 1999 at 15:02:23:
I have noticed that a few of you have already responded to my previous post......let me stress that Vicks vapor rub alone has minimal impact for me......in order for it to really work, I have to completely open up my sinus for maximum oxygen intake and unobstructed breathing. I do this by using a strong nasal spray, any 12 or 24 hour spray will do. This seems to be the ingredient that is missing in all of the posts that I have seen previously on this site involving vapor rubs. Even with little or no congestion, I still use the spray. I don't know if the rest of you have any congestion or sinus pressure at all during an attack, but in my case I do specifically on the side where the headaches occur. Let me also stress that it is vital for me to apply this method at the onset of an attack, otherwise it is not nearly as effective. I also find that after application, finding a cool, quiet place where I can concentrate on claming myself down and just BREATHE is a big help. I hope this helps, and for all you vapor fans, try it in combination with the nasal spray, I think you will feel the difference.