Zicam

Emott13

I know that I should be consulting a medical prefessional, but my OB stops taking calls other than emergencies at noon on Fridays and won't be open again until Monday morning. So I was hoping you ladies might be able to help me: I have a ridiculously severe sinus situation going on. I don't want to take anything systemic, so I thought maybe a nasal spray would be a good alternative. However, no nasal sprays are on the list of "approved medications" from my OB that they hand out to expectant mothers. Has anyone spoken to their doctor about things like this? I know that Zicam nasal spray is supposed to be homeopathic and not have any really offensive compounds in it, but I was hoping maybe someone had a definitive answer from their OB about its usage. Thanks for any info, guys! (PS, yes I first tried things like steam and cold compresses etc and this pressure is unrelenting!)

KaraEpp16

Nettie pot. And I have Emergen-C listed as approved.

fragglemom

I would call my PCP instead. As long as he/she is aware of your pregnancy they can recommend something. They might even want to see you in case it's a sinus infection. My OB won't suggest anything beyond his pre-approved med list and refers me to my PCP instead.

peppercorn16

Yess @KaraEpp16 the neti pot is an absolute life saver! Best $10 investment you could make! I have been using mine for years and have not had to use anything else.

cawalp

They make a nasal spray that is literally just saline and it still works great for me.

Beverly0628

I was just going to suggest nasal saline as well. If you are having sinus issues, you could also try Claritin. Remember to drink LOTS of water.

Emott13

Thanks, guys. I've always been afraid of Nettie pots because you hear the horror stories of people screwing up their sinuses by improper use, but I guess maybe it's time to face my fears. I appreciate all the feedback!

Emott13

Had DH pick up some saline spray on his way home from work. Holy relief! Thank you guys so much for the advice