Sick...help!

jennp1979 · March 2014

So I have been sick since Sunday with severe nasal issues...can't breath and stuffed. What have u all taken for this that won't hurt the baby?

jennp1979 · March 2014

I have Tylenol cold head congestion severe...it says ask doctor but doctor office is closed...I googled and some say yes and some say no

rattlecanqueen · March 2014

You can try saline nasal spray and hot/steam shower. Sleep with your head propped up. Take Tylenol attend call your doctor first thing in the am.

Hoshikitsune · March 2014

I have a cold and my OB said to use tylenol cold and flu. Best I can offer you, sorry.

jnnfrrose6 · March 2014

Hoshikitsune said:

I have a cold and my OB said to use tylenol cold and flu. Best I can offer you, sorry.

Same for me.

cakebatter27 · March 2014

Netti pot! Tylenol cold isn't approved by my office.

MstoMrstoMom851214 · March 2014

I've been sick for 3 weeks and it's awful...I'm sorry that you are feeling crappy! My OB okayed plain Sudafed (little red pills behind the counter)- 2 pills every 4-6 hours and plain Tylenol - 2 pills every 4-6 hours. The Tylenol does nothing for me, but the Sudafed helps with the pressure a little bit. He also okayed Afrin if I am desperate, but be careful of the rebound congestion!

Just a little advice, if you get a lot worse or if it last a really long time, go to the OB/doctors. I tried to suck it up for too long and my allergies/sinus infection got so bad that they were forced to put me on an antibiotic and course of steroids yesterday. They assured me that it was safe, and I got a lecture for letting it go without meds for so long. I thought I was being a good pregnant lady by trying to deal with it med free, but I just ended up torturing myself and getting even sicker. Thankfully I am on the mend now.

Feel better soon!!!

flmomof4 · March 2014

I had a terrible sinus infection last week and after 5 days I finally went to the doctor. Started antibiotics and felt a million times better in 2 days.

jensavicci · March 2014

I've been the same! Been doing nasal irrigation, steaming my face, nasonex, sudafed, prescribed antibiotics and vitamin C. I've been trying but to use as much of the actual meds because I just don't like taking too many when I'm pregnant. So, I've mostly been sticking with the home remedies and antibiotics. Seems to be working at bit.

ETA: I got sick on Monday so, I'm sure I'm in for a few more days of sick fun.

shamyfowler · March 2014

I'd been trying to do natural home remedies. I don't really like to take meds when I'm pregnant. But nothing was working and I didn't want it to drag on too long. I finally broke down and took some Sudafed and that helped so much. Really relieved the pressure and helped things drain out.

Knbh · March 2014

I used thermaflu, a nasal rinse, and took a lot of hot, steamy showers. I'd call your ob though just to play it safe.

abundancenow · March 2014

I was sick last week, you have my sympathies! This is the guidelines from my OB... Mild headaches, aches or pains Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Regular or extra strength Call if severe and/or persistent headaches. Nasal congestion, sinusitis, allergies/cold symptoms Sudafed, Ocean Nasal Spray, Benadryl Call if no improvement in 2-3 days or condition worsens. Cough Robitussin (plain, no alcohol) Persistent cough Sore throat, minor irritation Throat lozenges, Cepacol lozenges, Chloroseptic, salt water gargles Severe or persistent sore throat

AMcLaws · March 2014

I had an AWFUL sinus infection back in January that landed me in the ER. I got super dehydrated and my face swelled up because my sinuses were so infected/compacted. I got a lecture also, as a PP mentioned, for not bringing it up sooner. I thought it was a silly cold and didn't want to make a big deal.

MstoMrstoMom851214 · March 2014

AMcLaws said:

I had an AWFUL sinus infection back in January that landed me in the ER. I got super dehydrated and my face swelled up because my sinuses were so infected/compacted. I got a lecture also, as a PP mentioned, for not bringing it up sooner. I thought it was a silly cold and didn't want to make a big deal.

That is exactly what happened to me, my face got super swollen and I got a red blotchy rash all over my cheeks! Lesson learned!

alohababy14 · March 2014

My midwife okay-ed sudafed, mucinex, and nasal rinses. I'm sorry you're feeling badly. It's so miserable!

BP607 · March 2014

Try vicks for the congestion/stuffiness

Skeemer · March 2014

rattlecanqueen said:

You can try saline nasal spray and hot/steam shower. Sleep with your head propped up. Take Tylenol attend call your doctor first thing in the am.

^This.

The nasal saline spray is epic. I never have mastered the Netti Pot.

jennp1979 · March 2014

Is there a specific type of sudafed that is ok?

jennp1979 · March 2014

Perfect I got it...thanks ladies!

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