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Posted by TexasRVer on September 25, 2008, at 1:16:17
I posted back in September about a bad cough and took cough syrup without thinking about the MOAI connection. Made me sick!!!!!
My allergies have become progressively worse. Last week I finally crashed and had to go to a doc. I had been on Allegra and Flonase (nasal spray) and it was not doing any good. The doc put me on another antihistamine and nasal spray. I got a little better but not much--now added antiobiotic (sinuses got infected) and prednisone. I am taking little bits of codeine (cut up Tylenol #3) for the cough since I cannot take the codeine cough syrup. I need some kind of decongestant. Can anybody suggest anything at all to do. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!!!
I love the Emsam and don't want to go off it.
Posted by desolationrower on September 25, 2008, at 1:59:25
In reply to Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion, posted by TexasRVer on September 25, 2008, at 1:16:17
Could you try a mucolytic, i don't know it might be one in your nasal spray.
-D/R
Posted by azalea on September 25, 2008, at 4:56:35
In reply to Re: Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion, posted by desolationrower on September 25, 2008, at 1:59:25
Perhaps Mucinex (guaifenisen) would help with the congestion. NOT Mucinex D which contains both pseudoephedrine and gauifenisen. NOT Mucinex DM which contains both dextromethorphan and guaifenisin. Just plain Mucinex :)
> Could you try a mucolytic, i don't know it might be one in your nasal spray.
> -D/R
Posted by bulldog2 on September 25, 2008, at 7:52:32
In reply to Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion, posted by TexasRVer on September 25, 2008, at 1:16:17
> I posted back in September about a bad cough and took cough syrup without thinking about the MOAI connection. Made me sick!!!!!
>
> My allergies have become progressively worse. Last week I finally crashed and had to go to a doc. I had been on Allegra and Flonase (nasal spray) and it was not doing any good. The doc put me on another antihistamine and nasal spray. I got a little better but not much--now added antiobiotic (sinuses got infected) and prednisone. I am taking little bits of codeine (cut up Tylenol #3) for the cough since I cannot take the codeine cough syrup. I need some kind of decongestant. Can anybody suggest anything at all to do. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!!!
>
> I love the Emsam and don't want to go off it.saline nasal sprays or flushes.
Posted by azalea on September 25, 2008, at 17:24:14
In reply to Re: Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion, posted by bulldog2 on September 25, 2008, at 7:52:32
Saline washes are a great idea. NeilMed makes a good sinus rinse kit available at CVS, Walgreens, and RiteAid. Or you can go with the traditional neti pot.
> > I posted back in September about a bad cough and took cough syrup without thinking about the MOAI connection. Made me sick!!!!!
> >
> > My allergies have become progressively worse. Last week I finally crashed and had to go to a doc. I had been on Allegra and Flonase (nasal spray) and it was not doing any good. The doc put me on another antihistamine and nasal spray. I got a little better but not much--now added antiobiotic (sinuses got infected) and prednisone. I am taking little bits of codeine (cut up Tylenol #3) for the cough since I cannot take the codeine cough syrup. I need some kind of decongestant. Can anybody suggest anything at all to do. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!!!
> >
> > I love the Emsam and don't want to go off it.
>
> saline nasal sprays or flushes.
Posted by Roslynn on September 25, 2008, at 18:23:30
In reply to Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion, posted by TexasRVer on September 25, 2008, at 1:16:17
Hi,
I take EMSAM and also flonase. I have not had a full-out cold yet since starting EMSAM but I have had a stuffy nose. What I do (at night) is dab a bit of Vick's Vapo-rub around my nostrils. then i sit up super high on my pillows so I'm almost sitting up in bed to sleep. This seems to help. I also use the breathe right nose strips.
I don't know what I would do for coughing and I'm worried about that when the time comes. I think those saline washes are supposed to help clear out post nasal drip.
By the way did your doc prescribe you an emergency pill if you have a reaction or did he/she just say meet you at the hospital?
Posted by bulldog2 on September 26, 2008, at 17:03:57
In reply to Re: Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion, posted by Roslynn on September 25, 2008, at 18:23:30
> Hi,
>
> I take EMSAM and also flonase. I have not had a full-out cold yet since starting EMSAM but I have had a stuffy nose. What I do (at night) is dab a bit of Vick's Vapo-rub around my nostrils. then i sit up super high on my pillows so I'm almost sitting up in bed to sleep. This seems to help. I also use the breathe right nose strips.
>
> I don't know what I would do for coughing and I'm worried about that when the time comes. I think those saline washes are supposed to help clear out post nasal drip.
>
> By the way did your doc prescribe you an emergency pill if you have a reaction or did he/she just say meet you at the hospital?Yes flonase is very good.
My pdoc told me to just lay down for an hour and it would probably pass.
Posted by Phillipa on September 27, 2008, at 0:15:00
In reply to Re: Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion, posted by bulldog2 on September 26, 2008, at 17:03:57
You're on Emsam? Phillipa
Posted by bulldog2 on September 27, 2008, at 8:44:31
In reply to Re: Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion » bulldog2, posted by Phillipa on September 27, 2008, at 0:15:00
> You're on Emsam? Phillipa
No when I was on it. No sides except insomnia but was only on four weeks. Maybe not enough time.
Posted by Phillipa on September 27, 2008, at 19:25:18
In reply to Re: Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion, posted by bulldog2 on September 27, 2008, at 8:44:31
Definitely not enough time could have increased klonopin? Phillipa
Posted by TexasRVer on September 28, 2008, at 22:39:11
In reply to Re: Emsam---allergies/sinus/congestion » bulldog2, posted by Phillipa on September 27, 2008, at 19:25:18
Thanks for all the responses. I am back on-line after being off for a few days so will respond to everybody's post at once.
I have been doing a nasal flush about 3X/day. It definitely helps clear the stuff out.
The internist said to get the Mucinex. I know from past experience it is wonderful. However, it is an expectorant---thins the secretions so they can be coughed up. I got it, but the pharmacist said it would not help. But, if it thins out the junk in the lungs, why wouldn't do the same for the sinuses??? I have a cousin that is a doc and I will call him tomorrow and ask his opinion.
I got one of the Vicks inhaler thingys this evening. I have never been able to see that they helped, but at least it smells good (LOL)
I am finally getting better. We were out of town for a couple of days and the infection, etc. was better, but we were at a high altitude (8000 ft) and I really had trouble breathing. Last night I did not cough at all. We got home about 2 PM today and I have already started coughing again (8:40 now). Tomorrow we are leaving again and I will stay gone for a few days and see if it helps.I am really tired of it all. I was looking forward to a good night's sleep without coughing!
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