Got the "FUNK"

[Brewdude]

Got the Biotene this morning. Dosed myself with it twice today so far.

Didn't have a pipe all day today (unusual for me on a Sunday), until just now after supper.

Lit up a bowl of P&W #78, and tastes pretty good. So far.

I'll continue to use the Biotene for a couple days before saying anything further.

And I like Guinness just fine, but prefer my own draught nitro Snoqualmie Falls oatmeal Black Frog Stout.

Here you go, Brewdude. This will cure what ails ya:

Tequila and shot of Nyquil added to a mixture of Paladin, Captain Black Cherry, and Mixture #79 - along with a little ground-up Swisher Sweet for that Fine Cigar Leaf 'something special.

Thanks Rob, but I've been off distilled spirits for maybe 4-5 years. The rest of this admixture sounds.........well..........exotic..............

Perhaps not for me...........

:suspect:

Frankly I think continuing with the Biotene, as well as reducing the frequency of bowls might be the best course of action for now.

More later..........



Cheers,

RR

 

[ITSETTLE]

I have had this issue before. It can be caused by medication changes or taking allergy meds

 

[Kyle Weiss]

I have had this issue before. It can be caused by medication changes or taking allergy meds

Excellent point. Often I'll have to double-up on my Singulair by also adding Claritin to the mix...I always notice a deadening of the senses for a few days until my system adapts. Since allergy medications seem to systemically "target" the mucous membranes as well as act as affecting histamines in the body, I'm not surprised.

Lately, though, I've been flushing out my nose with water every night before bed. Uncomfortable, but effective.

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[ITSETTLE]

Kyle,

A Netti Pot does wonders, it nasty but helps.

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

When I get the pipe funk I switch to nasal snuff. When I get the snuff funk I switch to the pipe. It's a delicate balance.

 

[Brewdude]

Actually, and while it may be premature to draw too many conclusions, I do have to say that in the past 24 hrs that I've been using the Biotene I've seen a marked difference in my ability to taste the pipe again.

Had 2 bowls after supper last night, and they tasted just fine. And that was after 2 Biotene treatments earlier in the day.

Today had one Biotene mouthwash early in the morning. And after work tried a bowl of John Pattons (tiltjp) Crossroads and it tasted just I remember it.

Don't want to get too cocky and say the funk is over, but we're on the right road. I'll continue with the Biotene for a while. So far I'm impressed.

Only thing I'll say is that the Biotene has a minty flavor that tends to linger a good long while after use. I can taste it hours later. So eating/drinking/smoking during this period is probably not going to be a good idea as it will inevitably influence the senses. At least it is for me.

My sincere thanks for those who recommended Biotene. And while it might have been initially touted for tongue bite, at this point it looks like it may have a broader application.

Again, it's too soon to say whether this funk has truly passed. But it seems we're on the right track.




Cheers,

RR

 

[riff raff]

I don't get to use this one very often and can't resist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqP76XWHQI0

Feel better soon!

 

[smg913]

i know for me my allergies play a huge part in my pipe enjoyment. also any form of tobacco helps when i have a huge allergy attack. (i have really bad allergies) also i noticed when i crank the heat up at night the next moring it is very hard for me to enjoy my moring pipe when i drive to work. i feel the heat for my forced hot air makes my nose so dry it actually hurts to blow the smoke out of my nose which is how every puff is exhaled when i smoke. i hope you pipes are to your utter most enjoyment ASAP

 

[Brewdude]

Think the funk is behind me now.

Been doing the Biotene rinse 3 X/day and the tastebuds seem to be back to normal.

I'll continue with it for the time being.

:cheers:


Cheers,

RR

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Allergies: I have them. Bad. Pretty chronic rhinitis, feeling of a colony of ants coursing through my nasal passages and sinuses, I usually flush my nose out with handfuls of water, that helps. Also, smoke helps. Don't tell the antis, okay?

The funk: Rande Don't Have It No'Mo. :cheers:

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