to Zyrtec or not to Zyrtec

dixee.deluxe

I have a cold.  It started as dang allergies that everyone is having now on the east coast because of the season change plus all the rain resulting in mold.  I went to a tailgate party on Sunday and there was one of those little fire pits that was just all smoke.  I woke up Monday with a head full of snot!  I'm a big baby when it comes to not being able to breathe. 

Neti pot won't drain, but I still try to do it 3 times a day.

Using Afrin (ok'd by OB) twice a day (as directed).

Using saline nasal spray like it's going out of style.

Sleeping with a humidifier (cool mist)

Took 1 Benedryl Sunday night and 2 last night

I've seen very slight relief, but I think it's just because it's running his course.  Zyrtec was approved by my OB and I know a lot of women on here also take it.  But on top of all that other crud I'm using, would you use Zyrtec too?  I'm so scared this is going to turn into a sinus infection because even though I'm getting relief as far as breathing, my snot is turning more opaque and yellowish/green.

KFCupcake

Hate to say this, but when you start seeing colored snot, you've got an infection.

dixee.deluxe

KFCupcake:

Hate to say this, but when you start seeing colored snot, you've got an infection.

I'm totally in denial.  But it's really only been a day and a half.  If it doesn't get better, I'm going to call the doc. 

katwoman08

i thought zyrtec was for allergies? but when my OB asked what i take for my allergies and i told her zyrtec or allegra she said she preferred allegra.

dixee.deluxe

katwoman08:

i thought zyrtec was for allergies? but when my OB asked what i take for my allergies and i told her zyrtec or allegra she said she preferred allegra.

It is, but I think this is a cold/allergy combo.  I went ahead and took it because the inside of my mouth/throat is starting to feel like it has little cuts, which is because of allergies. 

I asked my doc about Zyrtec vs Allegra too because I always took Allegra D.  She preferred Zyrtec.  I think she said because more studies have been done on it, but I can't exactly remember because I had asked during my first pregnancy.

Heddarc

My allergies are bad enough already and with this pg, they have been HORRIBLE.  I broke down and took zyrtec b/c I was waking up choking b/c I was so stuffy and my eyes were itchy and swelling and I had finally had ENOUGH!  It's on my docs list of approved meds so I took it and man, I feel so much better.

Hope everything works out, feel better!

BelleWithABlade

KFCupcake:

Hate to say this, but when you start seeing colored snot, you've got an infection.

 

Luckily this isn't usually true   Nasal secretions turn yellow or green when they sit in there.  It's common to have weird colored secretions in the morning or when you haven't blown your nose.  

 

ETA: you should see the snot from facial fracture patients who we don't let blow their nose...gross!

dixee.deluxe

BelleWithABlade:

KFCupcake:

Hate to say this, but when you start seeing colored snot, you've got an infection.

 

Luckily this isn't usually true   Nasal secretions turn yellow or green when they sit in there.  It's common to have weird colored secretions in the morning or when you haven't blown your nose.  

 

ETA: you should see the snot from facial fracture patients who we don't let blow their nose...gross!

I'm blowing my nose like ever minute!  On a good note, I found these Kleenex brand tissues that have a "cooling effect" and they rule. 

TotallyLoCo

I just came from a doctor's appointment, and I asked him what to take for allergies/cold since my allergies have been awful. He said for now to stick with Benadryl, Sudafed or Tylenol Cold and Flu. No Zyrtec/Claritin/Allegra until at least 2nd tri. Although, you are pretty much right at 2nd tri so you're probably fine!

dixee.deluxe

TotallyLoCo:

I just came from a doctor's appointment, and I asked him what to take for allergies/cold since my allergies have been awful. He said for now to stick with Benadryl, Sudafed or Tylenol Cold and Flu. No Zyrtec/Claritin/Allegra until at least 2nd tri. Although, you are pretty much right at 2nd tri so you're probably fine!

Tell me about which Tylenol Cold and Flu you've been OK'd for.  That sounds like something I want to take!

gilliams

be careful taking zyrtec and benadryl. it might knock you out. alot of people the zyrtec makes you sleepy thats why most docs tell you to take it at night. and personally for me benadryl knocks me out by itself. ( just from what people say coming into the pharmacy)

katieh1017

I take zyrtec daily for my allergies and do the neti pot daily... I get sinus infections and sinus headaches all - the - time... If I stopped zyrtec my nose would run like a faucet and I would itch and get hives.