musing on my pants...

[grendelyn]

I just noticed that the tag inside my underpants says "Keep Away From Fire!"

I think that's good advice, really.

Also, I have a shocking sinus headache and would please just like to remove my eyes so my sinuses can get out. Any suggestions?

Comments

[tansu]

I hate sinus headaches.

I recommend Sudafed (or generic pseudoephedrine)- if you can take them (I can't, they give me palpitations, but those who can take them report good results), and decongestant nasal sprays like Vicks Sinex or Otrivine can help if you're having problems breathing through your nose.

A nice cup of really hot tea can't do you any harm, and the steam from the tea may help.

[grendelyn]

This is a particularly evil one. I have been taking sudafed like um someone who takes a lot of sudafed. Will try some tea, at least it will give me something to do...

[phonemonkey]

I agree about the tea.

Particularly my old standby of lemon and ginger tea, because the vapours are nice and penetrating.

[otrere]

Ditto on the ginger tea. *sending warm, fuzzy, nasal-clearing vibes across the ocean* a really good bowl of pho with all the chili sauce you can stand can do wonders, too.

[tansu]

YES!

How could I have forgotten?

Kimchee is the answer.

[grendelyn]

Hot english mustard by the spoonful helped. I think Duncan doesn't know how I get through it so fast...

[daybreaker]

Obviously these pants are morally sound, and trying to advise you against lying, so that you dont encounter the unfortunate scenario of "liar, liar, pants on fire"

[mschilepepper]

La Chile's Happyfun Sinus Douche Recipe, Ahoy!

Get yerself a bulb syringe (you know, those teardrop-shaped baby snot sucker thingies). Now get a pint jar with a lid. Fill it with:

- 8 oz. warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Shake to dissolve. Then, using your bulb syringe, suck up some of the stuff, and SHOOT IT UP YOUR NOSE, whilst leaning over your sink, of course. This will douche out your sinuses and get the gunk out, while helping to dry them up, too. You will be disgusted and amazed by the goop that comes out!