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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2006 Jun. ~ 2006 Dec.: Health Center (ARCHIVES): Allergy question: Archive through September 02, 2006 users admin

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Kswheels
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06-30-2005

Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kswheels a private message Print Post    
I honestly had to pause and decide whether this belonged on the pet board.

I am allergic to my dog's shampoo. It makes me sneeze...ALOT!

First...What ingredient might I be allergic to?
Second...What can I buy as an alternative that will be safe for my furry friends?

Kristylovesbb
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09-14-2000

Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kristylovesbb a private message Print Post    
Does anyone with sinus and allergy problems ever have their neck to hurt really bad on one side. It feels like a crick in my neck and it is so bad at times I can hardly move my head. I am not sure it is related to allergies it just seems like it always happens when I have a sinus problem. Maybe a blocked sinus?

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 10:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Kristy, where in your neck. Below your ear? Does your ear feel stopped up, if so it could be your eustachian tube which can be blocked when you have sinus issues.

Or does it hurt near your carotid artery? If so, get to a doctor since this could be a precursor to a stroke or heart attack.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Dakota will come out, usually after sleeping for an hour or two, sometimes holding her neck right below her ear complaining her neck hurts. That's usually about 3 hours before she wakes up again running a high fever and we head to the dr to find out she has both a sinus and ear infection.

Kristylovesbb
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09-14-2000

Friday, June 30, 2006 - 4:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kristylovesbb a private message Print Post    
Thanks you Beachcomber and Wargod.

Beachcomber, the pain is near the artery. I have no pressure or pain in my ear. The other night my neck hurt so bad I could not sleep and every time I tried to move my head I had to use my hand to pick it up. It was impossible to lift my head without help. The pain was that intense.

I am going to the doctor next week so I will be sure to bring it to his attention, again thanks

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Friday, June 30, 2006 - 4:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
if you needed your Hand to lift your head it may be muscular/ pinched nerve. i am thinking that this is something that probably shouldnt wait a week to see a doctor. Any chance of an emerg visit when it is happening>?

to the person who may be allergic to their pets shampoo. It may be the ingredients of that particular shampoo or even the antiFLEA poisen that is in it.

there are so many types of shampoos out there. maybe find a scentless puppy shampoo, it will be gentle and less intense I would guess.

Newman
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09-25-2004

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 4:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Newman a private message Print Post    
My eyes are watering as I write. I think I have a sinus infection but Kaiser won't dole out antibiotics over the phone, like they were candy. I understand the issue. Antibiotics abuse. But they work, dammit!

I feel like crap. Am taking Tylenol, Congestac, and sniffing Nasarel two times a day. I'm not getting worse, but it's such a slow process to get better. Being a mailman, it's hard NOT to be out in the elements for long stretches at a time.

Oh, and I've hooked up the vaporizer too, for what that's worth. Sometimes I microwave a towel, a damp kitchen towel, and hold it to my face for a few. Helps a little...

Basically I'm waiting for the body to heal itself I guess. Would YOU do anything differently? I'm able to work but then have no energy for anything else. Even watched Starsky and Hutch last night, a bad movie, because I was too lethargic to ...


Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 4:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
Newman, I don't know what Congestac or Nasarel, but they are not on my list of anti-histamines that work for my allergies.

Try Tylenol-Sinus-Allergy OR the generic form of Claritin (or Claritin-D) OR Benedryl if you can take a nap--it knocks me out. If it is an allergy, you will feel better after a couple of pills.

A sinus infection will be painful and you will have green and orange snot in thick, copious amounts.

For allergies, can have the pressure of congested sinuses, but the snot will be clear or white and not so thick. Or it could be like mine and just not move!

Sometimes I like to steam my face by opening the dishwasher right when it is finished.

Ice also works for me, on the TOP of my head, as that is the sinus cavity that is most painful for me.

Try accupressure near your eyes for some relief. Push up and out underneath your eye socket under your eyebrow. Also pinch the bridge of your nose near your eyes, and rub. Massage the cheekbone area.

There is an accupressure point on your foot, I believe right at the base of the middle toe (might be "pointer" toe) that releases the sinuses. You would have to find someone who knows reflexology to give it a proper push, since you can't really do this yourself!

Take care!

Bearware
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07-12-2002

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bearware a private message Print Post    
What schoolmarm said, except I would be religious about taking Sineaide - It really does work!

If you have colors with your mucus, it's time to see a dr. - If it's clear, you're having sinus and allergies. Go with Sineaide and/or Clarinex (That's a prescription, and it's great!)

Good luck, been there a lot myself, it's ugly!

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 1:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
This website has an amazing article on allergies.
If you have a couple of minutes it might help to read it...

http://thedoctorwithin.com/index_fr.php?page=articles/allergies_reactivity.php

Newman
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09-25-2004

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 6:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Newman a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the help. Especially helpful is the color of the mucus. Was green or orange but now seems to be clear. I'm gonna shift to Claritan and see if that helps.

The Congestac merely has pseudofed and guaifenesen in it, to thin the mucus. Not sure I'm taking any anti-histamines to fight off the allergies. But I can't stand being tired when I'm working. Have a day off tomorrow, to experiment. Feeling a little better today, anyway. Been a week...


Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 6:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
When I have sinus headaches and pressure, I take Sudafed, drink a big Mountain Dew (the caffiene helps the headache), and then before I go to bed I rub Vicks Vapor Rub under my nose. A long hot steamy shower beating on your face also relieves the pressure and open the sinus passages.

I use Flonase (nasal spray) daily for allergies and my doctor told me to bend from the waist with my head down and spray so that the medicine would get up into my upper sinuses, snort (sounds lovely doesn't it?), and then stand up. So you may want to try your nasal spray that way to see if it helps.

The last time I saw an ENT about my sinuses, he turned all the lights off and stuck a small flashlight up each nostril so he could get a low-tech view of my sinuses. I have no idea if that works, but give it a try. And hey, what guy doesn't love playing with flashlights?? LOL

Newman
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09-25-2004

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 8:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Newman a private message Print Post    
Lots of good advice. I don't want to get confused. Take too many pills.

The burning eyes continue. I took a Claritan at night, just now. It's an anti-histamine. I'll see what that does. Don't really have a runny nose, more like a congested nose, but those burning eyes...

For the record I want to spell the word "mucous" correctly, lol.

The Flonase sounds similar to the Nasarel I spray daily. Is that considered an antihistimine?? I tried reading the fine printing on the package and gave up. Modern life. I suppose I could google it...


Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 8:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Mucus is the noun. Mucous is the adjective.

Newman
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09-25-2004

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 8:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Newman a private message Print Post    
I sit corrected.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 9:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
get Bausch & Lomb Opcon-A for the itchy red eyes, and Allergan Refresh Liquigel. your eyes will thank you.

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 4:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
Mucus, Mucous....that's why I use "snot"! LOL

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 5:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Claritan will take awhile to get into your system.

Newman
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09-25-2004

Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 7:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Newman a private message Print Post    
I agree Mocha. Didn't notice a damn bit of difference with the generic Claritan from Kaiser, which expired 6/05.

Landi I'm writing down your suggestions.

Maybe I'll just ignore everything and pretend I feel good. Haven't tried that yet.

Really if I could just chop off my head I'd feel fine.


Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Newman, my doctor prescribed the Flonase for me since I have seasonal allergies and a history of sinus infections. It is supposed to help keep my sinus passages open and flowing.

I had my eye doctor prescribe a eye drop for itchy eyes. If this turns out to be a sinus issue that is allergy driven then you may want to consider that. The itchy burning eyes can be so aggravating and the medicine just numbs them right away.

I feel your pain, allergies and sinus pain are

Newman
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09-25-2004

Friday, September 01, 2006 - 4:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Newman a private message Print Post    
Thanks Beachcomber. I probably do have some expired eye drops for that very reason, somewhere.

Went to the Kaiser pharmacy yesterday, day off, whereas Monday there was a huge line and I just wanted to buy some Congestac. I left in disgust back then.

Yesterday I find that Kaiser no longer carries Congestac. Why? It has pseudofed in it, and the druggies use that to make methamphetamines! Asked at King Soopers Pharmacy and they don't carry it either. They do have a higher priced product, with the pseudofed + guaifenesen mix, still out on the shelf. I bought that.

What have I learned? Not sure anything. How did this all get started? I'm not sick enough to be qualified for antibiotics. The other stuff might help a little. Wash your hands a lot. Try not rubbing them at the health club. I rub them because they itch. Maybe invest in eye drops again?

Frustrating. And wait for the body to heal itself.


Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Friday, September 01, 2006 - 5:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
Oh, yeah...forgot to tell you that you have to (in Illinois anyway) register at the pharmacy with government issued ID to buy some of the sinus meds. This requires going to the pharmacy during "business hours" and not during store hours, when I can usually go.

We are limited to the amount in purchasing in a month. AND all the pharmacies in the state link their lists so you can't go to one place and then another.

Fortunately, I haven't needed to exceed the limit.

Body, heal thyself is an excellent mantra. I'm thinking about doing some kind of cleanse. I think that I must have at least 5 pounds of undigested food, as Dahli's website talks about.

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Friday, September 01, 2006 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
I'm working on my five pounds too Schoolmarm! LOL!

Newman, if you have the energy to try to work on more than symptoms, per the link, there are a couple things that might help in the meantime. Minimum 2 grams or so divided MSM daily has been shown to reduce substantially proinflammatory compounds in the body in less than seven days.. High Potency probiotics, Fish/Omega 3 oils and some high dose buffered Vitamin C can also help the body learn to deal with allergens and are essential for immune health.

Newman
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09-25-2004

Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 4:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Newman a private message Print Post    
Thanks Dahli. What is MSM? Never heard of it.

I do take Flaxseed Oil daily, Omega 3.

Have never really gotten into Health and research and dwelling on it. Normally I'm a healthy guy. I jog. Stay in shape. Don't drink too much, and so forth.

A woman letter carrier gave me some GNC advice, Vitamin Cottage remedy to try. My mind wandered. Just being honest.

Isn't that the thing though? Over the counter meds don't seem to work. Health store remedies are so expensive. Do they work any better or is that whole industry a scam?

Wait two weeks and you'd feel better, no matter what you do. That's cynical me...typing...and late for work...

That cleansing idea sounds good to me too. I wonder how much effort it would take me to read about it...and then actually do it, LOL.
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Gilda
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08-21-2006

Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 7:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gilda a private message Print Post    
Need more info on allergies, click on link below:

http://allergies.about.com/