Worst congestion ever! Suggestions?

tig594 · March 2013

Since last Wednesday I've had the worst sinus congestion ever and wake up each morning with a sore throat that usually goes away after a few hours. First thing in the morning my throat feels covered in slime. My poor nose never clears no matter how much I blow. In fact, I've blown my nose so much I am surprised I haven't blown LO right out the other end by now.

Being preggo, my options for medication are limited. I am only taking tylenol and an antihistamine. I've tried the netti pot and my OB suggested Zicam which doesn't apprear to be doing anything. Steamy showers help for a little while.

Is there anything else I could take? I'm dying for some mucinex and a double shot of nyquil!

amatistajoy · March 2013

Do you have a humidifier? Also cut out dairy to help.. And drink a lot of water. Because that dairy ramps up mucous production.

tig594 · March 2013

Oh yeah. Humidifiers are going all the time. And no dairy lately. Especially milk since I'm a diabetic. I've been hitting the water pretty hard. Saturday I was dehydrated when I went for my NST. I guess the bright side of being put on bed rest is that I don't have to suffer this at work. : )

amatistajoy · March 2013

Thank goodness for not suffering through work. Hope you feel better soon!

breezelikewind · March 2013

I've had the same thing for FIVE weeks! It started with a cold, but the congestion phlegm never stopped. My OB basically said that I could take almost anything within reason and on a limited basis. I've been taking an occasional Claritin D, but what's saved me is the Dristan nasal spray. I really need a steroid nose spray, but my primary won't prescribe one, regardless of what my OB says. Only a few more weeks!

kmccoy6637 · March 2013

Understand sinus congestion started 4 weeks ago.now its in my chest.feels like i'm gonna cough this little one out.My OB told me i could also take just about anything within reason.Mucinex,sudiffed,she's even given me perscription and a shot but can't seem to get it rid of it.Amen for only a little longer.11 days till my due date, but if i'm feelin better this weekend we're gonna induce.hang in there!

saraenns · March 2013

Had a head cold for a week now...c section scheduled for the 20th...so i,m trying a few things that are working on my congestion.
1. Fresh ginger sliced up with hot water and honey. Essentially tea!
2. Vapo rub on the chest camphor and menthol seem to help a lot.
Good luck!!

tig594 · March 2013

Thanks for the suggestions, ladies. I think it might be starting to clear *knock on wood* but we'll see. I'm so congested my face hurts. lol

Crequito · March 2013

I take a hot shower every night and the steam helps to loosen the congestion so when I blow my nose before bed I actually feel clear afterward. I still have to blow again every time I get up to pee but it does clear out. I also use a warm mist humidifier with this vicks vapor mist stuff that helps keep my sinuses clear. My OB is fine with me taking a dose of sudafed since I haven't had any history of high BP but you'd probably want to check with yours.

Good luck - this sinus congestions is awful!

benmel31 · March 2013

I was really sick 2 weeks before Evey was born. I took Mucinex while pregnant. I took the children's formula (DH though the doctor said I could not take the regular one, but misunderstood). But the children's formula worked great! I highly recommend it. Feel better!

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