Weekly Symptoms Thread: 6/19-6/25

SandNStarsNJ

This is where we post our questions, complaints, and overall how we're feeling for the week instead of making a new thread every time. Post away!

Leash14a

Britt428

Having a lot of nasty sinus issues this week. Anything that works for you ladies? 

SandNStarsNJ

@britt428 the only that's helped clear my sinus over a few days is lots of Emergen-C and hot showers. But if you're near an ocean, that always works for me too! I don't take any OC meds so I'm afraid I can't be of too much help.

irshdancr5500

@Britt428 I've been using Flonase for the past month or so, it takes a few days to work, but works better for me than anything else I've found. Hope you're feeling better soon!

UTAmbs11

@SandNStarsNJ I haven't read up on emergen-c lately, but I know Airborne notes not to take when pregnant.  Just an FYI.  

There are plain saline sprays that don't have medication that work like the ocean, but without the fun. 

Edit: TBD ate the end of the post. 

BLyn627

@Britt428 I used to get really bad sinus infections before DD. When I was pregnant with her, I knew I didn't want to deal with them, so at the first sign I started using a neti pot. Using it a few times a day cleared everything up and for the first time, it didn't turn into a full blown out infection. I've since switched to the squeeze bottle type, which works a lot better. Seriously though, no infections and a lot less issues when I start using it at the first signs. 

jenesiso

I feel like crap. I'm 17+6 and my second trimester is worse than my first. They lied to me! Lol

Britt428

Thanks ladies! Definitely going to try some of these ideas. Just when I thought I was finished with the throwing up in the mornings, I'm back at it due to all this drainage. Yuck! 

RhodaMorgenstern

Try a humidifier in your room at night. It acts like a hot shower all night.

shevaCC

RhodaMorgenstern said:

Try a humidifier in your room at night. It acts like a hot shower all night.

Bonus if you get a cool mist one, it's one of the best/only things you can do to help a congested baby. Crane makes cute ones in animal shapes (we have the owl).

BmcD2016

Nausea returned yesterday. WTF. But today has been better, although I'm still lacking energy. 

babyiheke

Tailbone pain!  help.... anyone?