Aches & Pains: Claritin
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Sinus Infection / Headache
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on January 17, 2009
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I am thirteen weeks pregnant and have been really sick for over a week. I went to the doctor yesterday and they said i have a sinus infection. I am literally wiped ou...
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- HI M., I have been getting sinus infections since I had my 7th birthday, it runs in the family and I have never been able to get rid of it from coming back again and ...
- My Hubby gets lots of sinus infections and the same symptoms as you. He uses saline nasal sprays. Also, rinsing his nose with a "neti pot" which flushes out the bac...
- I don't have info on your sinus infection, BUT where do you teach at. I am also a part ime teacher (5th grade) in garden grove! For needing to work it truly is the be...
Does Allergy Pills Really Help Sinus Pain?
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on February 12, 2010
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Just wondering if I take claritin or another allergy pill if it will help with all my sinus issues or at least help with the pain and pressure? Thanks
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- Maybe. It depends on what your sinus issues are. If the congestion is due to allergies, then an allergy medicine should help. If it is due to infection or obstructi...
- I am the type of person who does not like to take medication. I will not take Tylenyol unless I am in a lot of pain and I have a high tolerance for pain. However, af...
- I used to get miserable with sinus misery every time my allergies acted up, four or five times year, and it would last WEEEEEEKS, but once you go from allergy symptom...
Advice for Chronic Headaches/sinus Pain/neck Pain
Asked by S.G. from Saginaw
on April 22, 2010
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I am 36 and have been having alot of neck/tension pain for the past year. I have gone to a chiropractor for years and recently switched to another one because they we...
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- Good news ~ I have a solution for you. I take a product that has been so awesome in helping me deal with similar symptoms that I refer everyone to it! In fact, it i...
- Deep tissue massage with focus on neck and shoulders. That with my chiropractor and I'm always good for a while.
- I can help out the kate respond for Allegra D vs clartin ,yes they are in the same class of drug. But not all drugs work the same for every person. I know because I ...
Ear Pain
Asked by C.M. from Cincinnati
on January 28, 2012
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I have been having recurring sinus infections (five since Sept) and I am scheduled for sinus surgery to open them up and to repair a deviated septum. I have been on a...
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- First about your surgery: I had this same surgery in April 2009. My septum was fixed. Keep in mind that for 48 hours you will be sitting up to sleep - so get a trav...
- DO you use a nasal rinse or netipot? I would have the dr check your ears out to make sure there isn't any debris causing the pain. Have you ever been tested for an imm...
- Stop ALL dairy- which creates extra phlem and extra pressure. Sometimes high aldosterone can cause ear pain. Do a google search...are you having any ringing? My ...
Headache Help Please
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on December 27, 2008
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I have been having lots of headaches lately. Usually they begin first thing in the morning. I think they are sinus headaches as I usually have a stuffy nose on the d...
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- Hello L., I have been having the same headaches that your talking about, and the only thing that seems to help me is the sudafed sever cold medicine and it takes th...
- Hi there Do you have a chiropractor? I used to get headaches that felt like sinus headaches and I went to my chiropractor one day while I was having one. He adjusted ...
- Dr. Aronovitz in Warren is a great ENT doctor. As far as the headaches go, you have to find out what kind they really are first...there are sooo many different kinds....
Sore Throat and Tummy Pain for Two Months Now!
Asked by C.M. from Portland
on September 13, 2009
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My daughter (age 8) has had tummy pains and sinus/allergy problems most of her life but they have been mild to moderate and easily dealt with by taking medications suc...
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- I would take her to a different dr for a second oppinion. Something is not right if your daughter is taht miserable. On a side note, I too get a tummy ache when I ha...
- I am curious about her diet. Gluten sensitive? What have you checked into in regards to what she eats? I wasn't diagnosed until I was 27 and life is sooooo much bet...
- OUr daughter has had the same problem with stomach pain. We battled it for 9 months. We tried the wheat/gluten free diet. We took her off of dairy. We did the laxa...
Help with Allergies
Asked by A.S. from Houston
on March 3, 2009
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I need help. Let me start off, I have very bad allergies and it seems like they just came to after we had IKE come through Houston. I am from Chicago and never suffe...
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- I'm right there with Margot about the netti pot. My allergist took me off my primary allergy meds from the time I started trying to get pregnant and I'm still off the...
- Hi A., I've had bad allergies on and off throughout my life, so I know ho miserable you are feeling. What I have to suggest probably won't totally fix the problem, ...
- Okay. When I start feeling the symptoms of allergies from pollen in the air - I take Clariton D. It is behind the counter at any pharmacy and has antihistimine and dec...
What to Do? Please Help!!!
Asked by T. from Cincinnati
on September 7, 2009
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My baby who is 28 months is very congested and of course doctors were closed this weekend so my husband went to a pharmacy asked them what we could do for our baby gir...
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- Hi T., Anytime the doctors office is closed, go to the ER. It's just not worth the risk with little ones. The back hurting could be a sign of pneumonia. Little o...
- T., It may be what she is hearing...it may be one of a thousand things ie..growing pains or just a simple twist of her back. My suggestion to you is to get her on s...
- T., I would just call your pediatrician's office and talk to them. Does the packaging for the Mucinex say anything about back pain being a side effect? Next time, s...
Allergies in a Breast Feeding Mom
Asked by B.G. from Barnstable
on April 24, 2008
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Are there any allergy meds that are safe enough to take while breastfeeding? I heard claritin was ok but not sure. Has anyone tried it?
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- I was told to avoid allergy medication because it may dry up your milk. That is what allergy meds are supopsed to do, dry you up, it makes sense but man did I miss my...
- I took claritin while breastfeeding, and the breastfeeding clinic stated it was OK. Considering my baby was born extremely prematurely and I had to be extra careful, ...
- I know that Zyrtec is Pregnancy Category B, I would google antihistamines and breast feeding and just check with your MD to be on the safe side.
Coughing!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!
Asked by A. from Phoenix
on February 28, 2008
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My 3 year old son has a TERRIBLE cough! I am hoping that someone can suggest something to give him to help with his cough. I know most of the childrens cold medicati...
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- Try rubbing Vicks Vapor Rub on the bottoms of his feet (not a lot, just a little to rub in)and cover them with socks. I've done this myself and it works for me. You ca...
- I was told that you can put Vick's vapor rub on the bottom of their feet and then put socks on after. I have done it with my 5 year old son and it really worked.
- Go to a health food store or some place like Sprouts. Ask for Umka. My spelling may be bad. It is made from a plant. I find it helps greatly -- especially from tho...
