Who knew the stuff was a miracle product?!?

I grew up with it like most everyone else on here, but only recently have I begun to discover just what all this stuff will do!

Yes, it works pretty darned good for relieving chest congestion and stuffy heads, but did you know it also works much, MUCH better than most any OTC or prescription drugs to kill toenail fungus?

Yes, I didn’t believe it either until I tried it! I had been fighting some pretty gnarly toenail fungus for years and was just about to the point of asking my doctor for a prescription for Lamisil to get rid of it, which by the way takes about a year from start to finish. Then I read about the VapoRub killing toenail fungus and decided to try it first. Sounded totally lame, but since I already had a jar of it, I figured it couldn’t possibly hurt to try... right?

After only TWO applications several days apart, it was obvious my toenails were getting better! No way, Jose!!! But I kept at it, and in less than a month it was obvious this stuff was DESTROYING my toenail fungus, and it was just a simple salve that has been available over the counter since I was a kid!!!

What else does it do? Well, I also suffer from chronic itch deep down inside my left ear canal for no apparent reason. My sister-in-law put me on to using alcohol on a Q-tip applied down deep to kill the itch, and while it does work very well, it also doesn’t last long.

VapoRub to the rescue!!! Not only does it stop the itch immediately, but it also lasts around 8 hours, and sometimes longer!

Are your sinuses clogged at night? Put a little VapoRub on the end of a Q-tip and spread it around inside your nose and you’ll breathe much better all night!

Do I sound like a commercial for the stuff? Sorry, but I’m just finding more uses for it every few days, and I can’t help but be amazed... and a little irritated that it took me 50+ years to figure this all out!!!

Currently testing it for relief of vertigo; will update with results when I see if it works!

Oh, and by the way, the generic stuff works just as good as the Vicks brand, and for a fraction of the cost. Personally, I use Wal-Mart’s “Equate” brand and cannot tell it from Vicks, other than the jar is twice the size for less than half the price!

You sound like my mother-in-law. Her go to medicine for everything is Vicks vapor rub. That and Nyquil.

Although, this is the first I heard of Vicks killing nail fungus. Good to know.

Have you heard about the wonders of Windex?

I keep a bottle in the shower and take a couple deep breaths of the smell each morning. My nose is clear all day.

For toenail fungus, I think just about any heavily oil based product will work. I started with tea tree oil, and followed up with coconut oil. My theory is the grease suffocates the fungus. Of course, Vicks smells better.

I have been using it for years mostly around my nostrils as described above. One container I have must be over 30 years old and I haven't used it up. They used to make a cough drop named Victors, which I am convinced would cure cancer but they took it off the market. I think they still make cough drops but not as strong as Victors. I think the original idea was if a kid had a cold, you were supposed to rub it on his chest at bedtime so that the vapors would keep his nose clear during the night.

I am a firm believer and a died hard Vicks Vaporub user.

My little jar must be 20 years old or so. I got it from grandfather before he passed on.

I did not know and I am glad I read the topic because I did not know you could use it in your ear. I will definitely try it on my right ear that itches off and on like crazy. I usually use alcohol but the next time I will try Vicks.

Another lesson learned from Sigforum.

When I worked EMS we kept a jarion each vehicle for when we would encounter "situations" involving very, very bad smells.

My dad was a big believer and he would even eat a bit of it. I still have a jar of his from over 20 years ago.

If you have callouses on your feet, it will also help to get rid of them. It is great for clearing the sinuses.

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Currently testing it for relief of vertigo; will update with results when I see if it works!

You have me puzzled here. How do you apply Vicks to treat this condition? Thanks.

Sounds like Chris Rock's mom and Robitussin.

works great as a sex lube too. Try it for yourself

I discovered an expiration date on a 10+ year old bottle. Called the 800# to ask why. They couldn’t really explain it.

I usually have one of their little inhalers handy in the winter.

-Rob

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Originally posted by tatortodd:
works great as a sex lube too. Try it for yourself

For added pleasure, apply ICY HOT liberally to your balls.

Also good for shining buttons.

Lubricating your SIG

It's a floor wax AND a dessert topping!

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Originally posted by tatortodd:
works great as a sex lube too. Try it for yourself

Sounds like the sort of thing Shugart would suggest. No Thanks!

It causes my asmia to close me up....

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Originally posted by Patriot:
Have you heard about the wonders of Windex?

yes. It kills the hell out of ants!