Re-using snus pouches - Health concerns?

**thegameisover2k2** · 03-06-12, 07:53 PM

gross! The nicotine and flavor wouldnt be there anymore....well maybe some flavor...but you would get bacteria growing on it from the air and saliva....its just gross....

**Reynard** · 03-06-12, 07:59 PM

That's gross mate, and possibly a health risk. Buy Snus-X if you're really hard up.

**lynx23** · 03-06-12, 08:09 PM

I realize that it might sound gross but really it isn't when you do it. There is still some flavor and most of all it still has potency in terms of nicotine. I just concerned about possible health hazards pertaining to the bacteria that might grow on it. I looked at it with a microscope and could not find any growth but of course I am not sure and hoped that someone could shed some light on that. I'd like to keep reusing because its a great way to safe some $$ in the long run, I am a heavy snuser. Thanks for the Snus-x link, sounds interesting.

**Ansel** · 03-06-12, 08:12 PM

Yes... try and use SnusX and/or Phantom refill pouches.

**lxskllr** · 03-06-12, 08:17 PM

Sounds gross but that's not the primary reason I wouldn't do it. As the others said, bacteria can grow on the snus, and some bacteria is carcinogenic itself. It could also cause gum issues. I'm not a germophobe by any stretch. In fact, I welcome attacks on my system, but I'd balk at having long term close contact with whatever grows on used snus. Also, there's little to no nicotine left after it's been used. All it really provides is lip feel to make you think you have snus.

**Reynard** · 03-06-12, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by lxskllr

Sounds gross but that's not the primary reason I wouldn't do it. As the others said, bacteria can grow on the snus, and some bacteria is carcinogenic itself. It could also cause gum issues. I'm not a germophobe by any stretch. In fact, I welcome attacks on my system, but I'd balk at having long term close contact with whatever grows on used snus. Also, there's little to no nicotine left after it's been used. All it really provides is lip feel to make you think you have snus.

+1 here. Maybe 'gross' isn't quite the point; we all know how a few people view loose tobacco use.

**Mdisch** · 03-06-12, 08:31 PM

Well I've done it myself a couple of times, but I would usually just leave one for an hour or two (in the extra compartment in the snus cans) and then reuse it, leaving it somewhere not airtight and for a longer period is a potential health risk, and a pretty major one I'd say, with the mix of moisture and mouth bacteria. When I've reused them it's usually if I haven't used up all the nicotine yet 'cause I was interrupted. So I'd say you should rather get some refillers or some Snus-X as a safety net for the tough times.

**Ansel** · 03-06-12, 09:18 PM

I've never re-used a snus. In fact, i've had a snus in for only 5/10 minutes and chucked it away before as i wanted to eat or something. And i can be pretty thrifty.

**lynx23** · 03-06-12, 09:33 PM

thanks for all the answers,

well sh*t, I've been reusing for quite some years now on and off and now I guess i am paying the price. I have some symptoms such as throat tightness and chest pains that persisted for a few month now. I did go to the doc. also told him that I was using snus just not that I've been reusing because it's quite embarrassing i suppose.
Guys, I am really worried that I've triggered some sort of cancer because of the constant bacterial exposure due to the re-using. Do you think that's realistic or am I just a bit on the hypochondriac side right now?

What medical exams do you propose for easing my mind?

thanks again for your replies

**lxskllr** · 03-06-12, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by lynx23

thanks for all the answers,

well sh*t, I've been reusing for quite some years now on and off and now I guess i am paying the price. I have some symptoms such as throat tightness and chest pains that persisted for a few month now. I did go to the doc. also told him that I was using snus just not that I've been reusing because it's quite embarrassing i suppose.
Guys, I am really worried that I've triggered some sort of cancer because of the constant bacterial exposure due to the re-using. Do you think that's realistic or am I just a bit on the hypochondriac side right now?

What medical exams do you propose for easing my mind?

thanks again for your replies

I don't think snus, used or otherwise is causing your issues, but if it's an ongoing problem, you should see a doctor. When I mentioned bacteria causing cancer, that wasn't a "now" thing. That's something to worry about down the road, and prevent as much of it as you can. Just like smoking. People don't smoke for a year and get cancer due to smoking. It takes awhile to happen.

I'm not a doctor, so everything I say should be taken with a grain of salt, but look at everything else in the world, and compare yourself to that. It just doesn't make sense (quickly)getting a serious disease due to use of a product millions use without issue. Again, if you're worried you should see a doctor, but if you do have a problem, I think it's from something besides used snus.

**lynx23** · 03-06-12, 11:18 PM

lxskllr,

thanks for your somewhat soothing reply. Well, I am just freaked out about my health lately and I am blaming it all on snus because it's the only product I use that could adversely affect my health. I do believe that snus on some level is harmful to the body and I am also planing on stopping the use of snus altogether.

**precious007** · 03-06-12, 11:28 PM

Used pouches are gross, they have no aroma, and they feel weird in the lip ...

**Ansel** · 04-06-12, 12:15 AM

You can't change what you've done. Just don't do it again.

**Frosted** · 04-06-12, 12:35 AM

Chew a biscuit, take it out, come back a day later and eat it again.

Re-using snus pouches - Health concerns?

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