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Allergy Meds While Pregnant
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on March 28, 2010
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I was hoping someone might know of an allergy medicine that is safe to use during pregnancy. I get chronic sinus infections from my allergies. Last time I was pregna...
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- i am allergy induced asthmatic. I took benedryl while preg. it was the lesser of the evils. either that or quit breathing. I dont do nasonex I do saline spray and actu...
- With all 3 of mine, I was told I could take Benedryl - but that junk knocks me out! So, I tried to only take it at night.
- Zyrtec or Claritin are both ok to take. You can also take benedryl but it does make me sleepy. Hope that helps
Medications Safe During Pregnancy
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on May 4, 2010
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I am 31 weeks pregnant and have been suffering for 2 weeks! I am tired of having mucus in my throat, a dry cough, a sore throat, headache and stuffy nose. My Dr told m...
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- Mucinex is safe but only the red or orange label (I cannot remember the color of the label, but the only either make red or orange not both =). I am pregnant and to...
- Another vote for call your pharmacist. I actually double check all drugs with the pharmacist, even for breastfeeding questions too. In my experience they are more kn...
- I am in your boat, but am at 38.5 weeks and having a c-section in 3 days. I do NOT want this cough after a c-section!! I started with Zyrtec, then Claritin, and now ...
Allergy Medication While Pregnant
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on April 14, 2008
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Hi to all.....I am almost 8 weeks pregnant and suffering severley with allergies these last couple of days. I put a call in to the Dr. wondering which allergy meds I c...
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- Sudafed will help clear your nose so you can sleep. Or, prop yourself up with extra pillows (to clear your head) until you get a response from your doctor. A humidi...
- Hi B., Congrats on your pregnancy! My ob advised me to only use benadryl when needed and Tylenol for aches and pain. I wouldn't try anything until you hear back fro...
- You can safely take all the Tylenol products during pregnancy. Tylenol allergy works for me. With my first pregnancy my doctor put me on Allegra. But my doctor for my ...
Best OTC Medicine for Post Nasal Drip?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2011
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I don't know if I'm sick or if I have allergies but I am having intense post nasal drip that's translating to coughing fits and severe chest congestion. Help! Any OT...
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- i am having the same thing right now what i use is this- the generic kind of tylenol multi-system the cool burst, and i use affrin with menthol in it. that has been wo...
- I thought I had a cold but learned it's allergies. Zyrtec is great - takes a few days to kick in... Benedryl at night will help dry it up in the meantime. Also, do a...
- Walmart makes an allergy relief medicine that comes in a bottle (cherry flavored). I think it's suppose to be a generic of benedryl. It's inexpensive and it works. ...
Canker Sore Inside Cheek
Asked by A.A. from Nashville
on March 16, 2011
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So i have been having a cold since Friday of runny nose and when it would drain it would irritate my throat alittle. So i called my nurse since im 14weeks pregnant to ...
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- Canker sore are from acid in your body usually not from a cold and I would ask about a z pak I was prescribed them throught my pregnancies. Feel better soon. :-)
- Canker sores are usually an infection of some sort that got in through a small abrasion in the tissue in your mouth (like accidentally biting your cheek, for example),...
- I have THE BEST thing for canker sores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I get them when I eat too much acidic foods or when my body is getting run down.. they are SO painful........
Allergy Relief
Asked by L.T. from Pittsburgh
on April 17, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone who suffers from allergies can recommend any relief measures for the symptoms I describe below. I have never had allergeis so I am at a loss ...
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- go see an ent might need tubes and yes many adults need them
- Hi L., I seriously feel you pain. I am a year round allergy sufferer. Last fall I battled fluid in the ears like you wouldn't believe. I "lost" my hearing the l...
- Hi L., I am so sorry to hear of your allergies. I have been a lifetime sufferer. The combination that seems to work for me is musinex and zyrtec. The musinex will ...
Im Pregnant What Allerigy Meds Can I Take?
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on July 10, 2007
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Im 8 weeks pregnant and I do have a doctor appointment tomorrow, but my alligeries are killing me. Does anyone know if I can take anything?
Thanks
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- Clariton (sp?), Tylenol Cold & Sinus, and Sudafed are all on the list of OKed Meds from my OB. Hope you feel better soon!
- I don't know what the doctor would say now as everything changes (overnight it seems), but I took Zyrtec while I was pregnant with both of my children. They had told ...
- I took singulair through both of my pregnancies with my OB's okay. Just talk to your OB and ask what they recommend. They can prescribe you what you need. Good luck...
This Is Insane!!! Seeking MORE Poison Ivy Advice....
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on June 16, 2007
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Heya mama's!!!
I posted earlier in the week about the poison ivy I got into last friday! I got a ton of responses and tried almost everything! I have even been on s...
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- H., Don't use tea tree oil...that will be painful. I don't recommend it. Even washing your body with pure tea tree soap burns w/out having poison ivy. With sores...
- H., You may want to consider going back to ER to get a shot, poison ivy is VERY hard to get rid of for some people, and it sounds like you have tried a LOT of differe...
- Here are two natural remedies I saw on another thread that the ladies said really worked: 1> Plantain (the fruit, they sell it at Walmart even) Just bruise it a...
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 Have You Found Works Best to Treat an Adult's Cold?
Asked by A. from Dallas
on January 15, 2008
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I have a terrible cold: runny nose, cough, congestion, & sore throat. What OTC, natural, alternative med, and/or food do you use?
Thanks in advance for your response!
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- Whaen I have a cold I take the Teraflu liquid or the Tylenoyl liquid Coolburst and also do some lemons with cough droups.What I mean I boil some lemons and then put al...
- When I have a cold, I tend to drown myself in herbal teas with honey. I also gargle frequently with warm salt water, and I've started irrigating my sinus passages wit...
- try alka seltzer cold and cough it works pretty good
