Allergy sufferers, I looking for recommemdations for relief for all over, intense, sinus pressure in my face and ears. I don't have any drainage, just pressure in all sinuses causing daily migraines. I have Nasonex and OTC allergy meds that do not work per suggestion of my PCP. Iam considering seeing a dr. I am unsure if I should see an ENT, an allergist, a neurologist or my PCP. It's been disruptive to daily activity.
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Dr wives are the best Drs - take my free advice for what it's worth. My DD suffers horribly this time of year. Last year, she was put on Veramyst, which is a nasal spray, and it has been life changing for her. Unfortunately, she still suffers a ton and is on a bunch of other meds, but we're trying to avoid allergy shots at all cost. I think it took three med combination changes last year to get her the most relief. I also vacuum daily during this time, change our furnace filters frequently, and don't open the windows.-Deb
Wife to EP, just trying to keep up with my FOUR busy kids!
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I'd go to an allergist first. You might benefit from allergy treatments, they have been life changing for my brother.Tara
Married 20 years to MD/PhD in year 3 of MFM fellowship. SAHM to five wonderful children (#6 due in August), a sweet GSD named Bella, a black lab named Toby, and 1 guinea pig.
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Also, have you tried regularly scheduled sudafed plus Tylenol? I find that works better for the pressure than actual allergy meds.Tara
Married 20 years to MD/PhD in year 3 of MFM fellowship. SAHM to five wonderful children (#6 due in August), a sweet GSD named Bella, a black lab named Toby, and 1 guinea pig.
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I also didn't realize until last year that some allergy meds do have to titrate up into one's system. I was giving DD Zyrtec just on bad allergy days, not realizing it can take two weeks to kick in and a day "off" just set her back. I was trying to keep her from being medicated all the time, but the reality is that she has to be to survive spring.-Deb
Wife to EP, just trying to keep up with my FOUR busy kids!
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Sudafed does work best for me. It tends to make me dizzy so I try not to take it. I Typically have allergies like this in late summer and fall. So this is newer plus all of the rain we have been getting. Dh's allergies are worse than I have ever seem. He won't take anything.Needs
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Some OTC meds work better than others - I only function on zyrtec. I had a prescription for rhinocort and then flonase that really helped, but it expired and I was too lazy to find a new doctor and get a new one, so I've just dealt with it since then. It made a big difference though. Nasal rinses or a neti pot also helps tremendously.Allison - professor; wife to a urology attending; mom to baby girl E (11/13), baby boy C (2/16), and a spoiled cat; knitter and hoarder of yarn; photographer
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I got a trial of Qnasl that is working nicely. I hate using steroids though so I only use it twice a week. But it's beautiful when I do. I also use Zaditor for my eyes because I can't afford Pataday. I was taking Zyrtec but I stopped so I could do a skin test and haven't had time to schedule the skin test. :/Mom of 3, Veterinarian
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Originally posted by Michele View PostI got a trial of Qnasl that is working nicely. I hate using steroids though so I only use it twice a week. But it's beautiful when I do. I also use Zaditor for my eyes because I can't afford Pataday. I was taking Zyrtec but I stopped so I could do a skin test and haven't had time to schedule the skin test. :/Last edited by poky; 04-24-2013, 08:16 PM.Sandy
Wife of EM Attending, Web Programmer, mom to one older lady scaredy-cat and one sweet-but-dumb younger boy kitty
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Originally posted by Michele View PostI got a trial of Qnasl that is working nicely. I hate using steroids though so I only use it twice a week. But it's beautiful when I do. I also use Zaditor for my eyes because I can't afford Pataday. I was taking Zyrtec but I stopped so I could do a skin test and haven't had time to schedule the skin test. :/
Wife to PGY3Loving wife of neurosurgeon
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Just chiming in here... I'm biased but I say go to an ENT. Especially with the sinus pressure and migraines.
We did go to an allergist for allergy shots for ds11-- they have been very helpful and while a major pita because you need to go in for shots regularly, they are very helpful.
A dirty little secret allergy specialist don't want you to know is that many ENT clinics offer allergy treatments that are just as effective as shots-- but given orally. My dh is certified to tray allergies and often does, but they don't usually advertise this because allergists get territorial.Peggy
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Originally posted by peggyfromwastate View PostDh also says you should try Flonase. The kids and I take Zyrtec and Flonase year round.
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