day 1 without decongestants - Democratic Underground

Rising Phoenix

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 03:37 PM
Original message

day 1 without decongestants

Edited on Wed Oct-28-09 03:38 PM by Rising Phoenix

I have been on them since I was 3 months old
allergic to everything
and I am still getting over a flu

but I don't want to die
fyi if you missed my er post I went to get my flu checked at my pcp, had a panic attack and was rushed to the hospital with a heart rate over 160

so day 1 without decongestants and I am miserable.

I have to get all my docs to put their heads together to find a way for me to breathe.

shot won't work, I"m allergic
and I am doing all the vicks menthol crap.

woohoo

I really don't care though because I am so happy my dear friend WCGreen is on the mend!

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

CaliforniaPeggy

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 03:40 PM
Response to Original message

1. My dear Rising Phoenix!

I hope you get your breathing problems fixed, and PRONTO!

I don't think you're having any fun at all, sweetie...

I'm really happy he's healing too!

:hug:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Dora

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 03:47 PM
Response to Original message

2. I had sinus surgery - took care of that pesky "can't breathe right" problem.

If you haven't seen an ear/nose/throat specialist (otolaryngologist), I suggest that you try it. I finally saw an ENT because of chronic sinus infections, she ordered a CT scan, and whoa! There was a physical reason for my chronic infections that was surgically correctible. I had the surgery (outpatient) and only missed two days of work. My quality of living improved dramatically.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Rising Phoenix

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 03:55 PM
Original message

calling for a referral first thing in the am, thanks

Edited on Wed Oct-28-09 03:55 PM by Rising Phoenix

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Dora

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 04:16 PM
Response to Original message

4. Good for you! some more advice...

Turmeric is an effective and natural anti-inflammatory (and bonus! docs are researching possible anti-cancer properties). Taking turmeric may ease the swelling of your sinus passages. I also use a NeilMed bottle 1x-2x a day to flush the airborne allergens out of my sinuses, which does a lot to keep my allergic reactions at a minimum.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Rising Phoenix

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 03:55 PM
Response to Reply #2

3. dupe

Edited on Wed Oct-28-09 03:56 PM by Rising Phoenix

what is up with you mouse

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

NJmaverick

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 04:24 PM
Response to Original message

5. Are you using a Neti Pot? That would certainly help

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Rising Phoenix

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 05:05 PM
Response to Reply #5

6. helps a little bit

its been awhile since I've tried it, will have to pick up a new one

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Manifestor_of_Light

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 05:46 PM
Response to Reply #6

7. I do the same thing with a plastic syringe.

No needle of course.

Warm water with a bit of sea salt. Suck it up into a syringe (3 to 5 cc).

Lean head back. Close one nostril with finger. Insert syringe in other nostril. Open mouth. Squirt into nose gently. Swallow salt water.

Repeat on other side with another slug of warm salt water. Blow nose.

Voila! It helps a lot!

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

NewJeffCT

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 05:54 PM
Response to Reply #5

8. It's worked miracles for me

especially as a guy in my 40s, decongestants are not good for the prostate...

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

NJmaverick

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 07:43 PM
Response to Reply #8

9. It's not?!? which types are not good?

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

NewJeffCT

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 07:49 PM
Response to Reply #9

10. What do you mean?

I went to see a urologist last year when I had a lot of problems getting up at night & having to urinate. She told me that sometimes things like decongestants can cause the prostate to get irritated... but, the office also gave me a pamphlet with a list of other things that could potentially cause prostate problems (artificial sweeteners, I think, was another)

So, since I started using the neti pot last year, I've really cut back on using decongestants and it's really helped me in terms of having to get up at night to pee - and, it's all natural, instead of having to resort to Flomax or similar.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

NJmaverick

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-28-09 07:52 PM
Response to Reply #10

11. I take decongestants nearly every day

what between my sinus problems and allergies. I am also a big consumer of artificial sweeteners. I am also in my 40s. So this information does interest me greatly.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

NewJeffCT

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Oct-29-09 06:55 AM
Response to Reply #11

12. well, I'd consult a doctor

before listening to what I say on the internet. The urologist did not recommend the neti pot for me - I just started doing that on my own.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Sat May 04th 2024, 08:12 AM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.