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| Beverley 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
| Ok, I need help. I have a "cold" that won't go away. Doc put me on an
antibiotic. (day 5 of 10 on antibiotic) It has helped. My ears are feeling
better, my glands are not as swollen, etc. My head is still stopped up! I
cannot take any type of decongestant. I'd like to be able to breath again
through my nose. Anyone have any helpful suggestions short of sniffing salt
water which I couldn't sniff if I had to because I'm so totally blocked?
Standing in a hot shower will not even give me any relief.
Bev
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| RhondaM 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
| OK have you tried the Vicks mentholatum? I do that I rub a little under my
nose and it sometimes helps. You cant take decongestants because of HBP? I
am guessing here they have a decongestant for people who have HBP. It is
called corricendan (sp?). Mexican foods help me when I am plugged up hot
sauce gets things running in no time..:o)
RhondaM
"Beverley" <beverly.brown28@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Ok, I need help. I have a "cold" that won't go away. Doc put me on an
> antibiotic. (day 5 of 10 on antibiotic) It has helped. My ears are feeling
> better, my glands are not as swollen, etc. My head is still stopped up! I
> cannot take any type of decongestant. I'd like to be able to breath again
> through my nose. Anyone have any helpful suggestions short of sniffing
> salt
> water which I couldn't sniff if I had to because I'm so totally blocked?
> Standing in a hot shower will not even give me any relief.
> Bev
>
>
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| Beverley wrote:
> Ok, I need help. I have a "cold" that won't go away. Doc put me on an
> antibiotic. (day 5 of 10 on antibiotic) It has helped. My ears are feeling
> better, my glands are not as swollen, etc. My head is still stopped up! I
> cannot take any type of decongestant. I'd like to be able to breath again
> through my nose. Anyone have any helpful suggestions short of sniffing salt
> water which I couldn't sniff if I had to because I'm so totally blocked?
> Standing in a hot shower will not even give me any relief.
Vicks in a hot bowl of water, with a towel over your head to keep the steam in,
breathe it in for at least 15 minutes.
(some of the )Sinuses are cup-like shape.
After, lie on bed, with head hanging upside down (face first), be careful with
BP problem. (have hubby there)
If that does not dislodge, then face back.
hot soup or tea?
eat something that (usually) makes your eyes water...
there's also Vicks (nasal) inhaler (to go with you).
If your ears are blocked, flush them out with warm water.
Take a walk in cold weather - sometimes gets the dripping going.
FWIW, and YMMV
J
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| I had this a few years ago, and the doc just switched and gave me another
full course of a different antibiotic....
Hope you feel better soon!
Mair & Co
"Beverley" <beverly.brown28@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:1jFvd.6775$E_6.1622@trnddc04...
> Ok, I need help. I have a "cold" that won't go away. Doc put me on an
> antibiotic. (day 5 of 10 on antibiotic) It has helped. My ears are feeling
> better, my glands are not as swollen, etc. My head is still stopped up! I
> cannot take any type of decongestant. I'd like to be able to breath again
> through my nose. Anyone have any helpful suggestions short of sniffing
> salt
> water which I couldn't sniff if I had to because I'm so totally blocked?
> Standing in a hot shower will not even give me any relief.
> Bev
>
>
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| Muirenn 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
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"J" <totallyf...@emailaddress.com> wrote in message
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> Beverley wrote:
>
>
> Vicks in a hot bowl of water, with a towel over your head to keep the
> steam in,
> breathe it in for at least 15 minutes.
> (some of the )Sinuses are cup-like shape.
> After, lie on bed, with head hanging upside down (face first), be careful
> with
> BP problem. (have hubby there)
> If that does not dislodge, then face back.
> hot soup or tea?
> eat something that (usually) makes your eyes water...
>
> there's also Vicks (nasal) inhaler (to go with you).
> If your ears are blocked, flush them out with warm water.
> Take a walk in cold weather - sometimes gets the dripping going.
> FWIW, and YMMV
> J
I can agree with this course of action. Also try (if you can stand it) Icy
hot on sinuses this has helped me.
Not a doc but have had some bad colds and try not to take anything if I can.
Vicks in hot hot hot shower for as long as you can stand it.
GOOD LUCK *wishing you clear sinuses*
Muirenn
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| Lassy Lass 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
| Have you tried <sp> neosonephrin? I use the drops in my nose, I find it
works rather good, depanding on how congested I am I also agree with
the other posters on using vicks, its great stuff! ((((((hugs)))))))
Melody
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| Beverley 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
| I've used the Vicks I smeared so much of it on I was afraid I'd get it on my
pillow and then into my eyes or something.
What is neosonephrin? OTC or Rx?
Bev
"Lassy Lass" <MelodyMansker@webtv.net> wrote in message
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> Have you tried <sp> neosonephrin? I use the drops in my nose, I find it
> works rather good, depanding on how congested I am I also agree with
> the other posters on using vicks, its great stuff! ((((((hugs)))))))
> Melody
>
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| Beverley 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
| Being outside is better for me than being inside. Steamy showers seem to
make no difference. I'm talking total blockage.
Bev
"J" <totallyf...@emailaddress.com> wrote in message
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> Beverley wrote:
>
feeling[vbcol=seagreen]
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> Vicks in a hot bowl of water, with a towel over your head to keep the
steam in,
> breathe it in for at least 15 minutes.
> (some of the )Sinuses are cup-like shape.
> After, lie on bed, with head hanging upside down (face first), be careful
with
> BP problem. (have hubby there)
> If that does not dislodge, then face back.
> hot soup or tea?
> eat something that (usually) makes your eyes water...
>
> there's also Vicks (nasal) inhaler (to go with you).
> If your ears are blocked, flush them out with warm water.
> Take a walk in cold weather - sometimes gets the dripping going.
> FWIW, and YMMV
> J
>
>
>
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| Beverley 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
| Mexican food often makes the wrong end run. LOL!!!
Bev
"RhondaM" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> OK have you tried the Vicks mentholatum? I do that I rub a little under my
> nose and it sometimes helps. You cant take decongestants because of HBP? I
> am guessing here they have a decongestant for people who have HBP. It is
> called corricendan (sp?). Mexican foods help me when I am plugged up hot
> sauce gets things running in no time..:o)
> RhondaM
>
> "Beverley" <beverly.brown28@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:1jFvd.6775$E_6.1622@trnddc04...
feeling[vbcol=seagreen]
I[vbcol=seagreen]
again[vbcol=seagreen]
>
>
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| Beverley wrote:
> Being outside is better for me than being inside. Steamy showers seem to
> make no difference. I'm talking total blockage.
last night on tv, they said that saline nasal sprays helps prevent colds.
j
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| Beverley wrote:
> I've used the Vicks I smeared so much of it on I was afraid I'd get it on my
> pillow a
Have you done the vicks and steam thing?
j
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| Beverley 2004-12-16, 9:24 am |
| No, maybe I'll try that tonight.
"J" <totallyf...@emailaddress.com> wrote in message
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> Beverley wrote:
>
on my[vbcol=seagreen]
>
> Have you done the vicks and steam thing?
> j
>
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| janers 2004-12-16, 7:11 pm |
| Hey there Rhonda. I use the mentolatum too. HOW about that LOL
Done that since I was little but then mom used to use the old VICKS but
that stuff is too potent for me LOL.
sometimes I even put a little inside the nose. So far the ENT ain't said
nothing heheh
janers
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| Lassy Lass 2004-12-16, 7:11 pm |
| neo-so-neprin is otc it omes in a spray or drops, I find the drops works
better for me, its kinda like afrin for allergies. I use the drops
myself. My allergies are awful since medical no longer covers any type
of allery meds, so I use otc stuff now. (((((hugs)))) Melody
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| The Nasal Cort...I think is otc now...It is a steroid that will zap out the
allergies...Unlike the menthols or old dristan stuff, it actually reduces
the inflammation and fights the allergens that cause the whole nose
thing...It will also work when you have the drainage down the back of the
throat...If you have trouble finding it, you might call the doctor...He can
prescribe it...you might get Flonase, or Rhinocort....All do the same
things...The Nasal cort makes my husband a little aggressive.GRRRR. So I
don't let him have that one...Actually he does Flonase....In the hospital
they always give him Rhinocort...
Get better Sooon Bev...
Hugs Cindy
"Lassy Lass" <MelodyMansker@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:4649-41C2264E-74@storefull-3217.bay.webtv.net...
> neo-so-neprin is otc it omes in a spray or drops, I find the drops works
> better for me, its kinda like afrin for allergies. I use the drops
> myself. My allergies are awful since medical no longer covers any type
> of allery meds, so I use otc stuff now. (((((hugs)))) Melody
>
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| Beverley 2004-12-17, 7:13 pm |
| Sounds like something I need! I'll look for it this weekend. Otherwise I
just might borrow my husband's drill to relieve the pressure in there. LOL
Bev
"Cindy" <cindyl57@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> The Nasal Cort...I think is otc now...It is a steroid that will zap out
the
> allergies...Unlike the menthols or old dristan stuff, it actually reduces
> the inflammation and fights the allergens that cause the whole nose
> thing...It will also work when you have the drainage down the back of the
> throat...If you have trouble finding it, you might call the doctor...He
can
> prescribe it...you might get Flonase, or Rhinocort....All do the same
> things...The Nasal cort makes my husband a little aggressive.GRRRR. So I
> don't let him have that one...Actually he does Flonase....In the hospital
> they always give him Rhinocort...
> Get better Sooon Bev...
> Hugs Cindy
> "Lassy Lass" <MelodyMansker@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:4649-41C2264E-74@storefull-3217.bay.webtv.net...
>
>
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| Bev, make sure it is a cordless drill. You do not want to electrocute
yourself!
: )
Hope you are feeling better too soon!!
Always,
...· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
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((¸¸.·´ ..·´ cloud -:¦:-
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
"Beverley" <beverly.brown28@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Sounds like something I need! I'll look for it this weekend. Otherwise I
> just might borrow my husband's drill to relieve the pressure in there. LOL
> Bev
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| Dang... guess medical insurance is putting the hammer down on limitations.
Never heard of the neo-so-neprin. I use afrin and rhinocort. I like afrin
cause it squirts out much better but it leaves a horrid after taste when it
runs down the back of the throat.
My doctors often give me lots of samples. Do not forget to ask your doc for
samples. Heck, they most certainly have enough venders which come through
and mess up doc appt. schedules. May as well get some benefit from it! LOL
Always,
...· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
((¸¸.·´ ..·´ cloud -:¦:-
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*
> neo-so-neprin is otc it omes in a spray or drops, I find the drops works
> better for me, its kinda like afrin for allergies. I use the drops
> myself. My allergies are awful since medical no longer covers any type
> of allery meds, so I use otc stuff now. (((((hugs)))) Melody
>
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