Nick (And Johnny) spitting??

[alex]

I just ordered a roll during the 3 day free shipping they had - $17 to my doorstep for 10 cans of knox goodness

[Subtilo]

^ Mmm, Knox ... got to get more ... and soon!

[alex]

Just an update on my incompatibilty with full time N&J usage. I have switched back to knox for my all-day-at-work snus and I have had none of the problems I had with N&J. I think it may have been just a bit too much for all day snussing, and now I even enjoy N&J more than before. It's become my night out / after dinner treat.

[Zero]

Hrm...that is odd. If it definitely comes and goes with the snus use then it must be something in there that's causing it. The only other thing I can think of is that perhaps you just have low sodium levels. I have no idea what your diet is like, but if you don't eat enough salt it can make your stomach feel queasy. N&J is a bit saltier than some snuses, but it also has more sodium carbonate (to free up more nicotine) - maybe that makes one salivate more to assist dilution (because of irritation), but maybe it could be that your body really wants the salt.

[alex]

A lot of times I don't eat during the day, especially when snussing, which would definitely contribute.

This may sound completely rediculous, but I'm also always thirsty (I actually talked to a doctor about it) so if I fill the 1 liter Nalgene bottle on my desk full, I'll drink the whole thing within a half hour... so the drinking isn't a problem - or I could be drinking to much with snus

[Zero]

Are you eating during the day? I've never gotten a queasy stomach from snus, but I've found that it can make me forget about eating. A bit of food, just a light snack or two even, during the day may sort things out. I drink a lot during the day as well - a few coffees, of course, but lots of fluids also. That may help too.

[alex]

But it is sooo hard to not snus N&J all day, it's so damn tasty I actually don't mind spitting at work, I only probably spit 15-30 times a day (4 or 5 portions lasts me all day) and when I'm out I can go without spitting since It's not 8 hours of sitting behind a computer and swallowing nicotine.

Alex - I find the same with N&J. Although I love it if I use too much I get a poorly stomach. I think like Chainsnuser said it's probably because of the extra Nicotine. Maybe use less or mix with a regular Snus between your N&J. I found Offroad Strong had the same effect too.

[chainsnuser]

I never spit, but until now I've never used N&J all day long.

Normally, I use two or three different brands on a day, thereof at least one is a bit 'weaker'.

Most of the queasy feeling probably comes from the extra nicotine, you get when swallowing snus-spit.

Cheers!

[alex]

So far N&J is by and far my favorite snus, but when I use it all day, it gives me a queesy stomach. It seems that with N&J I salivate more than with other portions I've had.

I normally spit for the first 10 minutes or so after placing the portion, then I can just sit back and enjoy that incredible taste and amazing nic hit until I am finished (1-2 hours).

I'm guessing it's the higher accidity + the excess swalling, but I figured I'd share here since I don't know anyone else to shoot snus talk with