Hi all, 
I’m new to SnuffHouse, and to snuff itself. I’ve begun using snuff because I’m trying to not dip as much, as it’s causing me to have heartburn. No, I don’t swallow the dip juice 
but I guess some of it creeps down my throat anyhow. I don’t want to damage my stomach - I have a health issue that requires me to take daily medications, so I need my stomach to be healthy so I can take them without any problems. (I know the irony here, lol) But now I’m reading that a throat drip is relatively normal when one snuffs. I’ve even read that some people like to let it run right down into their stomachs. Doesn’t that cause stomach problems for them, like heart burn? I would think it would be the equivalent of swallowing dip juice. Well, I got some Viking Brown, Taxi Red, and Dholakia Black. I haven’t tried the Dholakia yet, but the Viking Brown and Taxi Red produce quite a throat drip for me. So, is the throat drip a normal thing that I’ll just have to deal with? I’ve read that it depends on the snuff itself … the brand, the grind, the moisture, etc. I don’t know anything about these things. I need a snuff with a strong nicotine content so as to satiate my dip cravings (lots of nicotine in dip). What kind of strong snuff would be best to avoid the throat drip? Thanks so much! troop
Being a “patient” myself, I can assure you it’s not a snuff throat drip that causes heartburn. I’m snuffing for years and yes, some snuffs give a drip. The real bad thing for the heart area is smoking. And a drip doesn’t automatically mean stomach pains. It’s the perception.
@troop111 I personally do enjoy the backdrip (but then when I was dipping, I DID wallow the juices). However, if you’re looking for high nicotine with no perceiveable backdrip, I would recommend trying the Dholakia White.
My main concern is tearing a hole in my stomach from this stuff, the snuff juice going down into my stomach. I have to be able to take my meds. I don’t want to get ulcers or anything like that.
I suffer from acid reflux - mostly under control from medication. For what it’s worth, snuff doesn’t seem to aggravate it at all, but snus sends it completely apeshit. Based on my own experience, you should be fine with snuff.
I had pancreatic cancer and a whipple procedure, I have no problem with tobacco. except never getting enough. White Elephant ,Dholakia White, QWS Smokers blend, Toque Rustica,Toque Quit, American Plain Scotch,High dry toasts. All fine ,Dry, High nicotine absorption. Can’t promise you won’t get throat drip, but with a developed snuff technique you can avoid throat hits.
I don’t suffer from heart burn, can swallow dip juice without issues, and have a cast iron stomach, so I’m not the best person to ask… but mostly, I highly doubt that snuff backdrip causes stomach issues. If you’re worried though, just stay away from fire-cured tobacco in general, if you have a sensitive stomach… snuff included.
It seems like I’m already getting heart burn from the snuff drip, any advice? With things such as these, stomach issues that stem from dip and snuff, what exactly is going on? By what mechanism is this happening, that a person gets heart burn from dip/snuff? Is it due to acidity in the juice or what? I know there’s no way to really answer this next question, but I’ll ask anyway: In a general sense, would a person in my situation (getting heart burn from the dip/snuff juice) risk causing permanent damage to their stomach/esophagus if they were to continue dipping/snuffing?
i get terrible heartburn and reflux, but snuff and its drip dont seem to have any bearing. however, what i eat does, dip causes it, smoking makes me more prone to it, and certain types of snus (usually strong V2 like thunder) dont help either.
Try a shot of Bragg’s Raw Apple Cider vinegar in a glass of water ,daily for two weeks in the morning. drink a cup full of peppermint tea before bed.sprinkle ginger on your food when you eat.start using hot sauce gradually. I had acid reflux for years until i discovered Bragg’s RACV. If these simple remedies don’t work you may want to consult a medical practitioner he may put you on a 24 hr acid reducer.
Thanks for all your help guys 
I’ve read around the forums here and it seems that certain types of snuff are more prone to throat drips than others.
However, if you’re looking for high nicotine with no perceiveable backdrip, I would recommend trying the Dholakia White.
So how much does moistness of grind have to do with throat drips?
as people have said throat drip doesn’t cause problems. Nicotine can cause stomach upset if there is too much in the system. Not sure why. Snuff for me oddly is the least effecting on my stomach after snus. Though no matter what it’s gotta be better then dip. Also Braggs raw apple cider vinegar certainly works wonders for me too.
Okay, so put the equivalent of a shot of Bragg’s Raw Apple Cider vinegar into a cup of water? And also, regarding my previous post, I’m very interested into what snuff qualities give less of a chance of throat drip - moisture, grain, etc. ?? And guys, thanks so much for all your help, you’re really helping this newcomer!
You could just stop using for a week or two, if the problem goes away it’s likely the snuff, if it doesn’t it’s not. If doing without nic is a problem get a patch or vape.
@troop111 I am pretty new still myself but I think that the drip depends more on you than the grind, etc. For example, several have some drip with Snuff Store’s Black Magic. I do not. I have not heard anyone on here have issues with SG Fire Dance, I don’t get back drip but it will make my nose run. So much I can take a couple of big pinches and clear it without the aid of menthol snuffs. I do see a trend in the posts, however, fine and dry seem to be what is being suggested. No one can promise these will not cause drip because everyone is different and how you snuff could also need refining. Just a lot of different things can add up to drip, too many to say this one will be less than this one.
A handkerchief is a simple solution ,Blow it out before it has a chance to drip. @J_S my thoughts exactly well stated
Great, thanks so much for you guys’ help
The drip is so small, don’t see it causing heartburn
I had pancreatic cancer and a whipple procedure,
Yikes, Well I hope you keep your health. After all snuffhouse is such a small community
@tboyer I am alive today ,Thanks for your concern and well wishes. I always try to be as helpful as I can before I check out permanently