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MsG
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Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
When I'm not pg, I take Zyrtec-D and two prescrip nose sprays. I have crazy congestion year round and this is the combo that works.
So now I'm not using anything except the occasional lame pregnancy-ok Sudafed, which does nothing (it's not the strong Sudafed).
I feel so sick to my stomach, and I can't figure out if it's m/s or post-nasal drip.
What do you guys do?
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boobanick
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
OMG. I don't normal have sinus trouble but apparently thats one of the perks with the pregnancy... they are sooo bad. i have been taking the claritin 24 hr. sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesnt
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| Posted 4/27/07 4:12 PM |
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MsG
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
oh I didn't even think of Claritin! I'll ask my OB about it. I'll try anything.
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| Posted 4/27/07 4:14 PM |
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boobanick
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
My doctor's office said that i could take the CLaritin D, but when i went to the pharmacy and asked the pharmacist who was also pregnant she said to take the regular claritin without the D, b.c the decongestant makes your heart beat race.
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| Posted 4/27/07 4:16 PM |
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boobanick
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
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You can also look at this website to see what drugs are good and bad for you during pregnancy.
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| Posted 4/27/07 4:19 PM |
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MsG
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
Posted by boobanick
My doctor's office said that i could take the CLaritin D, but when i went to the pharmacy and asked the pharmacist who was also pregnant she said to take the regular claritin without the D, b.c the decongestant makes your heart beat race.
that makes sense, and of course it's the D part that makes the sinus stuff so much better
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| Posted 4/27/07 4:20 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
I watched Dr. Oz yesterday and he talked about a neti pot. You basically pour warm salt water into your nostrils and it is supposed to help allergies, in some cases better than medicine!
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| Posted 4/27/07 4:33 PM |
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MsG
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
Posted by melijane
I watched Dr. Oz yesterday and he talked about a neti pot. You basically pour warm salt water into your nostrils and it is supposed to help allergies, in some cases better than medicine!
OMG I used to have one of these! My ENT recommends them too. I'll get another one. Thank you!
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MsG
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
Posted by boobanick
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You can also look at this website to see what drugs are good and bad for you during pregnancy.
Thanks!
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munchkinbugs
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
My sinuses and allergies have been horrible.
I've been taking either Zyrtec or Claritan once a day and Rhinocort (nasal spray) twice a day.
I also rinse my sinuses out with Ayr. It's a sinus rinse (saline) and it has been helping too.
I just saw on Oprah yesterday....Dr. Oz said that rinsing your sinuses out with salt water gets rid of the pollen and irratents and cleanses the sinus cavities.
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| Posted 4/27/07 6:12 PM |
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
I was told not to take the stuff with the "D." Lucky for me, I usually don't anyway. It's usually so drying that if I did not have a sore throat already, I get one. So far, I have avoided allergy pills and nose sprays but I am getting uncomfortable.
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
Posted by melijane
I watched Dr. Oz yesterday and he talked about a neti pot. You basically pour warm salt water into your nostrils and it is supposed to help allergies, in some cases better than medicine!
I saw that too and then on Grey's Anatomy last night they basically did the same thing on a patient, but used one of those booger balls that you use on your baby.
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
Ive found..that for allergy related stuff...lots and lots of saline type stuff works a lot....
There is also this NASAL DOUCHE stuff that you can buy that really clears out your nose..and is completely safe...
It has helped me through preggo allergy season..
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Tine73
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
Mine haven't bothered me that much yet, but when they do I take my regular Zrytec. Doc said absolutely noting with a "D."
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Karen
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
my doctor said Benadryl and only Benadryl. It does work, but now instead of being tired 24/7, I am absolutely exhausted!!
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| Posted 4/29/07 9:39 AM |
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MsG
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
Posted by Karen
my doctor said Benadryl and only Benadryl. It does work, but now instead of being tired 24/7, I am absolutely exhausted!!
I've been taking Benadryl at night, and I fall asleep within an hour.
I'm going to get a netti pot or one of those nasal washes today. Fun!
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
Posted by melijane
I watched Dr. Oz yesterday and he talked about a neti pot. You basically pour warm salt water into your nostrils and it is supposed to help allergies, in some cases better than medicine!
I was going to say the same thing!
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Re: Sinus troubles and pregnancy: what do you do?
I have HORRIBLE sinus trouble and it has been UNBEARABLE with being pregnant. Under the supervision of both my OBGYN and my allergist, I am taking Zrytec and Rhinocort. I try to lay off of it when I can. However today, I feel like my head is going to explode!!!
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