What can I take for sinus?

tealowl

Google keeps giving me conflicting info.

My head hurts. So. Bad. It's just sinus pressure and sneezing. I'm miserable.

I have DayQuil and some other cold pills, I have no clue what I can take?

mamatomp

My OB has a website with a list of safe medications for pregnancy... Hope this helps.

https://alexwc.com/patient-education/medication-during-pregnancy.html

soledoctor08

There is an article on here that tells you unsafe meds but of course the best thing to do is call your doc's office. I was told that Tylenol is okay to take and DO NOT take anything multisymptom or time released. You can try saline mist for your nasal passages also. Good luck!!!

tealowl

Thanks!

misfitroxy

I do saline nasal spray only. Evidently benadryl is safe according to baby center.

cookieinva

Neti pot, gross but works. Got one during my last pregnancy when I couldn't take the constant sniffles any more.

coachg

In my pregnancy packet I got today, it said that most women can take Sudafed?

Cherisestevens

Neti pot!! It's nasty but works amazing!!!

Alibabs

NeilMed sinus rinse.....same people that bring you NetiPot.....is the best thing in the world. Absolutely gross but amazing!!!

https://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinusrinse_isotonic.php

bzbear2

I did the hot water in a bowl, towel over my head thing. Maybe add some peppermint tea or eucalyptus oil to the bowl. Really gave me some relief. Sucks though to not be able to take the heavy duty stuff.

I like to take nose drops when my nose gets stuffy but that are outlawed during pregnancy. I have heard of some doctors prescribing "baby" nose drops (smaller dose)

tealowl

coachg said:

In my pregnancy packet I got today, it said that most women can take Sudafed?

I talked to a friend who just had a baby and they said sudafed also which I had so I took one. So much better!

I have a Neti pot too which I've tried once and it grossed me too much! Plus SO used it after me and there's no way I'm sticking that thing in me now, I need my own!

Huahine

Ask your OB for a script for Nasonex.

bissea83

check with your dr but i was told ocean complete nasal spray daily and warm showers (or any sinus rinse /neti pot type item )  only at this point (im high risk) once the 1 trimester is over there are more options for me... I'm very prone to sinus infections too but it is helping :-)


https://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=179976&catid=59915&aid=338666&aparam=48214661294id179976&device=c&network=g&matchtype=

bellamatson

Lurking:

I took sudafed and my son is completely fine.

michellexm

bissea83 said:

check with your dr but i was told ocean complete nasal spray daily and warm showers (or any sinus rinse /neti pot type item )  only at this point (im high risk) once the 1 trimester is over there are more options for me... I'm very prone to sinus infections too but it is helping :-)


https://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=179976&catid=59915&aid=338666&aparam=48214661294id179976&device=c&network=g&matchtype=

Ocean Complete Nasal Rinse does rock. I've been using it to get me through a head cold. Similar to a Neti Pot, but more hygienic! For the full effect, use Qtips and Ayr Nasal Gel afterward to get the leftover gunk out. Gross but totally effective. All completely pregnancy safe and amazing! I think it works better than cold meds, honestly.

Ocean Complete sinus rinse:
https://www.amazon.com/Ocean-Complete-Sinus-Rinse-Ounce/dp/B00AXVTLF6

Ayr nasal gel:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000052X6F/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1385143149&sr=8-2&pi=SY200

FYI don't use Vaseline in your nose; you can get a pneumonia based on the fats in the Vaseline as lungs can't handle fats. The Ayr stuff won't do that as it isn't fat based (yay!).

1982Babies

Definitely get yourself a neti pot and keep it away from your SO. lol

I am about to go blow myself out.  Use distilled water and keep it next to the heater vent so it's warm.