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Post by MalleyCat on Jul 11, 2020 5:13:09 GMT
I’ve been really suffering with PND lately and it keeps me up at night. Most things I take, don’t seem to help very much😢
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Post by birukitty on Jul 11, 2020 5:42:43 GMT
I've had hay fever type allergies since I was a child and developed asthma as an adult. I take Zyrtec and Flonase (when it gets really bad) but I know you can't take those for your allergies. I went on a whole foods, plant based diet 6 years ago and my asthma completely disappeared! My doctor and I were both shocked when I took my breathing test and could blow out all of the candles on the cake easily. I even had breath for more. He said I didn't have asthma anymore and asked me what had changed. I think it was giving up dairy that made the asthma go away so if you want to give it a try I'd recommend giving up all dairy for a month or two and see if that helps.
It hasn't helped the sneezing part of my allergies, but it has certainly helped the asthma part. I hope you find some relief. I feel for you. Living like that every day is difficult. I wish you the best of luck finding a solution and a great doctor to help you.
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Post by vjlau on Jul 13, 2020 4:39:54 GMT
Sorry, I've been offline here for a few days - but to answer the OP's question to my response. I had great results with Nasonex. Hope you're feeling better by now!
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Post by flanz on Jul 13, 2020 15:01:19 GMT
I second this. My first symptom of acid reflux was breathing problems not heartburn. I don’t think I’ve ever had bad heartburn - but I sure sounded like your description of not being able to take a deep breath. Me three, or whatever we're up to now! Mine started with itchy lungs and a wheeze which I ignored for a month. Then I got the/a virus and got badly breathless for several weeks, and despite inhalers, the breathlessness improved but has never gone away. The inhalers changed it a lot, but the PPI has changed it again. I believe it's called silent reflux, when you have no other symptoms, or not the classic symptoms. For me it was complicated by having the/a virus on top, and the silent reflux stopped it from healing up. I've been on a PPI for a week now. I'll let you know how it goes if you like. I'm sorry you're struggling @redsquirreluk. Sorry, what is PPI?
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Post by flanz on Jul 13, 2020 15:03:56 GMT
I've had a post-nasal drip most of my life. I take Flixonase (fluticasone propionate) when it's particularly bad but what has really helped over the years is the Neilmed sinus rinse. I use it every morning without fail. NeilMed is something I've done for many, many years as well, though I'm not as regular about it. Thanks for the reminder to do it daily!
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Post by flanz on Jul 13, 2020 15:19:06 GMT
MalleyCat and others with PND issues. I just remembered yesterday that about ten years ago a cousin recommended I drink Marigold Tea to help dry it up. I tried it, and it worked! I think I drank a couple of cups a day. For a long time. I eventually dried my throat up waaaay too much. I don't remember why I completely stopped drinking it instead of just cutting way back. I popped into my local health food store yesterday trying to find some of the tea with no luck, but did find some on Amazon. I'm planning to try a couple of cups a day for 2-3 days and then maybe 2-3 cups a week. I hope it could help you guys too! freecharlie - I did try Singulair a very long time ago. Had bad side effects, don't remember what they were. I can't take Claritin or other non-sedating antihistamines because they sedate me terribly, like to Zombie status. birukitty - what a great success story! Woot! I suspect you've inspired several of us here by sharing! Thank you! I have been strictly GF and dairy-free for long periods at points in my life and avoiding both definitely helped me to feel better in lots of ways. When I avoid them my joint inflammation and other inflammatory responses are greatly reduced. I'm so glad you brought this up and I'm happy to report that I recommitted to living gluten and dairy free about 10 days ago. I'm going to update in OP.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 13, 2020 16:42:38 GMT
I’m glad that you are doing better. I’m a huge believer in my nasal lavage. It literally saved me from brain surgery when I had a sinus infection in my sphenoid sinuses that antibiotics just couldn’t get rid of.
I would encourage you to make an appointment with your pharmacist. Most doctors don’t have a ton of education with medications and don’t keep that info up to date. A pharmacist can help with with classes of drugs, the symptoms, and can suggest some other medications that you can try. If your breathing is affected that severely, it may be time to explore your options. There are many classes of drugs that treat the same issues. If you need to avoid one class due to the side effects, a pharmacist may be able to suggest another to try.
I will also say that I get a hopped up, anxious feeling when my sinuses are blocked, even without medication. Also that our bodies can change how we deal with medications over time. So what did not work for you 10 years ago may work now, or vice versa. It does seem like it would be worth exploring for yourself.
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Post by flanz on Jul 13, 2020 17:47:53 GMT
I’m glad that you are doing better. I’m a huge believer in my nasal lavage. It literally saved me from brain surgery when I had a sinus infection in my sphenoid sinuses that antibiotics just couldn’t get rid of. I would encourage you to make an appointment with your pharmacist. Most doctors don’t have a ton of education with medications and don’t keep that info up to date. A pharmacist can help with with classes of drugs, the symptoms, and can suggest some other medications that you can try. If your breathing is affected that severely, it may be time to explore your options. There are many classes of drugs that treat the same issues. If you need to avoid one class due to the side effects, a pharmacist may be able to suggest another to try. I will also say that I get a hopped up, anxious feeling when my sinuses are blocked, even without medication. Also that our bodies can change how we deal with medications over time. So what did not work for you 10 years ago may work now, or vice versa. It does seem like it would be worth exploring for yourself. Thank you! I really don't want to jinx myself, but I hadn't had difficulty breathing for years until this happened last week and I've been fine since. From what I read the severe PND likely caused my sensation of not being able to catch a full breath and the Sudafed 3x/day and nasal irrigation twice a day are helping. Fingers and toes crossed that I will continue not needing the rescue inhaler. I only used it twice on that horrible day last week. If I have a recurrence I'll need to see my doc and speak with pharmacist. The problem is, I'm a "very special snowflake!" I react oddly/unexpectedly to lots of different OTC and other drugs.... challenging to say the least.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 13, 2020 19:16:03 GMT
I’m glad that you are doing better. I’m a huge believer in my nasal lavage. It literally saved me from brain surgery when I had a sinus infection in my sphenoid sinuses that antibiotics just couldn’t get rid of. I would encourage you to make an appointment with your pharmacist. Most doctors don’t have a ton of education with medications and don’t keep that info up to date. A pharmacist can help with with classes of drugs, the symptoms, and can suggest some other medications that you can try. If your breathing is affected that severely, it may be time to explore your options. There are many classes of drugs that treat the same issues. If you need to avoid one class due to the side effects, a pharmacist may be able to suggest another to try. I will also say that I get a hopped up, anxious feeling when my sinuses are blocked, even without medication. Also that our bodies can change how we deal with medications over time. So what did not work for you 10 years ago may work now, or vice versa. It does seem like it would be worth exploring for yourself. Thank you! I really don't want to jinx myself, but I hadn't had difficulty breathing for years until this happened last week and I've been fine since. From what I read the severe PND likely caused my sensation of not being able to catch a full breath and the Sudafed 3x/day and nasal irrigation twice a day are helping. Fingers and toes crossed that I will continue not needing the rescue inhaler. I only used it twice on that horrible day last week. If I have a recurrence I'll need to see my doc and speak with pharmacist. The problem is, I'm a "very special snowflake!" I react oddly/unexpectedly to lots of different OTC and other drugs.... challenging to say the least. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve had more and more reactions to meds. That’s how I found out how valuable a good pharmacist can be. They are much better with medication side effects and interactions than any PCM that I have had. Much, much better.
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Post by MalleyCat on Jul 13, 2020 21:09:02 GMT
MalleyCat and others with PND issues. I just remembered yesterday that about ten years ago a cousin recommended I drink Marigold Tea to help dry it up. I tried it, and it worked! I think I drank a couple of cups a day. For a long time. I eventually dried my throat up waaaay too much. I don't remember why I completely stopped drinking it instead of just cutting way back. I popped into my local health food store yesterday trying to find some of the tea with no luck, but did find some on Amazon. I'm planning to try a couple of cups a day for 2-3 days and then maybe 2-3 cups a week. I hope it could help you guys too! freecharlie - I did try Singulair a very long time ago. Had bad side effects, don't remember what they were. I can't take Claritin or other non-sedating antihistamines because they sedate me terribly, like to Zombie status. birukitty - what a great success story! Woot! I suspect you've inspired several of us here by sharing! Thank you! I have been strictly GF and dairy-free for long periods at points in my life and avoiding both definitely helped me to feel better in lots of ways. When I avoid them my joint inflammation and other inflammatory responses are greatly reduced. I'm so glad you brought this up and I'm happy to report that I recommitted to living gluten and dairy free about 10 days ago. I'm going to update in OP. Thanks! I will have to try that tea😊
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jul 13, 2020 21:36:03 GMT
Me three, or whatever we're up to now! Mine started with itchy lungs and a wheeze which I ignored for a month. Then I got the/a virus and got badly breathless for several weeks, and despite inhalers, the breathlessness improved but has never gone away. The inhalers changed it a lot, but the PPI has changed it again. I believe it's called silent reflux, when you have no other symptoms, or not the classic symptoms. For me it was complicated by having the/a virus on top, and the silent reflux stopped it from healing up. I've been on a PPI for a week now. I'll let you know how it goes if you like. I'm sorry you're struggling @redsquirreluk. Sorry, what is PPI? Sorry! PPI = Proton Pump Inhibitor drugs, eg: Omeprazole, which I believe you know as Prilosec. It's to reduce stomach acid. Acid reflux comes with symptoms of heartburn, bad taste in the mouth and sore throat, and is worse at night and after meals, and can cause breathing difficulties and wheeze. But "silent" reflux is not always worse at night or after meals, and has no symptoms other than breathing difficulties and the wheeze where the acid has come up and got into the lungs. It's not unreasonable for a doctor to diagnose it at long-distance as adult-onset asthma, especially in a patient who had childhood asthma, when coronavirus is preventing the usual physical examination. In the UK, if a diagnosed asthmatic needs to use their reliever (blue) inhaler more than 2 puffs every 4 hours, 4 times a day to get relief, a visit to the GP is needed to review the condition and the medication. I hope you manage to speak to your primary care provider and record that this has happened. And I'm very glad you're feeling better.
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Post by flanz on Jul 13, 2020 22:31:11 GMT
I'm sorry you're struggling @redsquirreluk. Sorry, what is PPI? Sorry! PPI = Proton Pump Inhibitor drugs, eg: Omeprazole, which I believe you know as Prilosec. It's to reduce stomach acid. Acid reflux comes with symptoms of heartburn, bad taste in the mouth and sore throat, and is worse at night and after meals, and can cause breathing difficulties and wheeze. But "silent" reflux is not always worse at night or after meals, and has no symptoms other than breathing difficulties and the wheeze where the acid has come up and got into the lungs. It's not unreasonable for a doctor to diagnose it at long-distance as adult-onset asthma, especially in a patient who had childhood asthma, when coronavirus is preventing the usual physical examination. In the UK, if a diagnosed asthmatic needs to use their reliever (blue) inhaler more than 2 puffs every 4 hours, 4 times a day to get relief, a visit to the GP is needed to review the condition and the medication. I hope you manage to speak to your primary care provider and record that this has happened. And I'm very glad you're feeling better. Thanks very much for this info! I have been on Prilosec a couple of times in recent years due to reflux. Maybe I should take another course... MalleyCat - the marigold tea is bitter but I didn't care because it really helped! Good luck!
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