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Sinus pressure/infection

rowanthefrogrowanthefrog member
in January 2014 Moms
I think I'm coming down with a sinus infection.  Lots and lots of pressure, yuck. Anyone had one while pregnant so far? What could you take? I have some Fluticasone steroid spray from my last one, but I don't know if I can take it or not. I have a call into my OB about it, but curious if you had one, what you did. It's starting to really bug me!

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Re: Sinus pressure/infection

  • COgirl29COgirl29 member
    I haven't had a sinus infection while pregnant yet - but lots of sinus headaches. Neti pot!!
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  • DishyloDishylo member
    I'm pretty sure that's what I've got. Started yesterday and today is full on blocked nose and amazing pressure behind my nose/eyes!!! Would love to know what can be taken as I can't get in to my Dr until next Tuesday :(
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
    Yup I had it and suspect I still have it. So far nothing that ob recommended helped. Going to ask during my appointment next Tuesday. Ask your ob what they recommend before you take anything.
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  • notthecheatnotthecheat member
    I've had chronic sinusitis for years. Tylenol sinus has been the only med to help with pain. Now that I'm pregnant, heating pad on my forehead is the only thing, or a hot shower. I've tried neti pot and a million nasal sprays, otc and rx, and nothing can get rid of it. So if you find a cure please let me know.
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  • avb422avb422 member
    As soon as I feel one coming on, I use saline spray. It doesn't always help, but it usually fixes at least some of the pressure.
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  • TNgoldengirlTNgoldengirl member
    My doctor told me told take Zyrtec (or generic) for allergy symptoms. It's a once-a-day pill but boy it clears it up and if I skip a day I am mis-er-a-ble!!!

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  • SvedkaStoliSvedkaStoli member
    I am taking fluticazone daily but do check with you OB to make sure you don't need antibiotics.
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  • rowanthefrogrowanthefrog member
    Yeah, I woke up this morning feelng like someone was hitting my face with a baseball bat. Ouch. Guess I'm hitting the doc this AM.

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    M/c #4 - 3/16/10 - 5w1d, DS2 -  born via VBAC at 40w3d, M/c#5 - 11/5/12 - 7w2d
    BFP #8 - 5/5/13- Looks like a sticky one! DS3 - born via epi-free VBAC at 39w1d

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  • MindyBadger1MindyBadger1 member
    The only things that allowed me to function when I had once this month was 2x a day Neil Med sinus rinse, Tylenol around the clock, and I took sudafed twice.

    Hope you feel better soon.
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  • rowanthefrogrowanthefrog member
    Talked to my dad who is an OBGYN. He said I can take the Flonase steroid spray and also Tylenol Sinus. I am doing a sinus rinse, but for some reason that always makes me feel worse, it does something to the pressure behind my ears :(

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    M/c #1 - 10/30/07 - 5w3d, DS1 - born at 36w, M/c#2 - 12/7/09 - 5w, M/c #3 - 1/13/10 - 4w6d, 
    M/c #4 - 3/16/10 - 5w1d, DS2 -  born via VBAC at 40w3d, M/c#5 - 11/5/12 - 7w2d
    BFP #8 - 5/5/13- Looks like a sticky one! DS3 - born via epi-free VBAC at 39w1d

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  • MrsGraham06MrsGraham06 member
    If it's a bacterial infection, they usually give (for me) the wonderful Z-pack (azythromycin). I've needed it for 2 ear infections while pregnant, and mastitis. (and other non-pregnant infections)
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  • joshsmandyjoshsmandy member
    There is an over the counter treatment called a neti pot that relieves the sinuses and is completely safe for pregnancy. Also try steaming, this is an old remedy but it works. I have had pregnancy related sinusitis this whole pregnancy and this helps me.
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  • litzo27litzo27 member
    rowanthefrog said:

    I am doing a sinus rinse, but for some reason that always makes me feel worse, it does something to the pressure behind my ears :(


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    I was just going to say that I can do the sinus rinse when I'm slightly congested but when I already have an infection or severe congestion it makes it worse!

    Also, I took steroidal nasal spray several times last pregnancy during hay fever height with Ob's ok.
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  • jmjj1310jmjj1310 member
    edited September 2013
    The Neti Pot. I hate doing it, but it really does work!
    ETA: I hope you feel better! Sinus issues are the worst.
                                                                                                            

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  • citybeachcitybeach member
    edited September 2013
    I feel your pain, it's horrible when pregnant! I had a similar thing a week or so ago. My OB suggested to use the saline spray, but my general doctor told me I'm fine to use a stronger spray before sleep to get a good rest but only once a day, for 2 days. It gave me huge relief and allowed me to sleep and recuperate. Also tylenol can help take the edge off. I hope you feel better soon!
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