Guest guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Also, my father lost his sense of smell through nasal sprays. Re: OT: Allergies , When I talk to my GP on Monday, I'm going to ask if I can try taking a nasal spray like Astelin or Flonase in addition to Fexofenadine. I'm sure that will help. The management of my apartment complex mowed the lawn earlier today. I had the A/C on with the windows closed, but could still smell the grass from inside. Once 7am comes, I'm heading to the drugstore. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Jackie, This may sound like a stupid question, but how does an inhaler help you? I have coughing fits due to my allergies, but I've never considered using an inhaler. Does it give you immediate relief? If so, I may ask my GP about taking that as well. I want to be careful though because I'm already taking 8 meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Jackie, Your symptoms sound exactly like mine. I also start coughing when I laugh or am in cold temperatures. I'll have to ask my psychiatrist how or if an inhaler would negatively affect the meds I take. If he says it shouldn't be a problem, I'll definitely ask my GP about this as another option for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 OT: Allergies Hi everyone, I currently take a once/day med for allergies. However, I've been miserable lately and am finding that my med is no longer helping me during the afternoon and evening hours. I called my GP to ask if I can raise my dose, but was told by her nurse that it is strictly a once/day med. My GP is out of the office for the weekend, so I was asked to do the best I can until she returns on Monday. [The entire original message is not included] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Altha, I can't find your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 - I'm on an antidepressant, diabetes and thyroid meds, blood pressure and cholesterol meds, iron and other vitamin pills and I just added Fish Oil (darn triglicerides!) Miraculously, when I add my allergy meds it causes no interaction whatsoever - just relief. so I hope your doc can find a good " rescue " inhaler for you. Jackie **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377042x1201454362/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072 & hmpgID=62 & bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Hi there , I receive all the postings from everybody. Is there something specific you wanted to ask me? Otherwise I am just enjoying you all. It is amazing how you all communicate and joke and discuss, and I am looking forward to my daughter doing the same. We are already so proud of her being in mainstream school and doing incredibly well. Altha RE: OT: Allergies Altha, I can't find your post. Messages in this topic (30) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic [The entire original message is not included] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Altha, You had apparently sent a reply to the list last night. was looking for what you had to say. LOL Glad you appreciate this group, its certainly a wonderful resource. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* " Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. " --Helen Keller & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- rclark0276@... Home Page- http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Hi Altha, I'm very happy for you and your daughter. <smile> I was wondering what you said in your previous post. I couldn't find your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 , Have you considered breaking the pill in half and taking half in the morning and half in the evening, or 12 hours later? I do that with some of my meds. Harder to do it it's a capsule than a pill. And Flonase is great, non addictive, but takes a while to work. Stay away from the stuff that can get you hooked, and you have to use it all the time, and it becomes less effective. Saline solution is safe and good, and you can even make your own. Using tap water and sea salt. ____________________________________________________________ Find the right degree program for you. Click here to find affordable and flexible options. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEVqvIzpy7sZwSola3otqGjVUh3zqj\ Xfg1SQjAz6ds8XF2vlegZCg/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Dearest , Did you not read the caveat of the list-owner, with regard to the dangerous practice of amateur medical advice, in particular, on her list? With a pretty fair knowledge of medicine, I support her position 100%. Such should never have appeared on a hearing loss list in the first place. Bob ......... OT: Allergies , Have you considered breaking the pill in half and taking half in the morning and half in the evening, or 12 hours later? I do that with some of my meds. Harder to do it it's a capsule than a pill. And Flonase is great, non addictive, but takes a while to work. Stay away from the stuff that can get you hooked, and you have to use it all the time, and it becomes less effective. Saline solution is safe and good, and you can even make your own. Using tap water and sea salt. __________________________________________________________ Weight Loss Group on Get support and make friends online.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 , The Fexofenadine I take are thick, oblong tablets. I can't break them in half due to my severe CTS. I need to find a solution because I am miserable during the afternoon, evening and nighttime hours. Unfortunately, Fexofenadine is no longer helping me the way it used to and I am currently taking the highest prescribed dose. (180mg) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Bob, Since asked for help, and everyone was trying to help, I didn't think MY suggestion was any more off base than anyone else's. is old enough to know to ask her GP before doing anything. It was a SUGGESTION, not practicing medicine. As for what belongs on the list and what doesn't, if it's listed as OT, then feel free to skip it. Dearest , Did you not read the caveat of the list-owner, with regard to the dangerous practice of amateur medical advice, in particular, on her list? With a pretty fair knowledge of medicine, I support her position 100%. Such should never have appeared on a hearing loss list in the first place. Bob ____________________________________________________________ Free information - Learn about Email Marketing. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEFeQDhHjxz0eyqXCTHx3cChqZ3Qug\ CmULMw4bZ7CcuBLXCCwRVGA/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hey, - I have a pill splitter that works great on pills - large and small. I even order my lipitor in 20 MG and cut 'em in half. Saves me a fortune! I did check with my paharmacist and my dr before doing this to make sure it was a pill that was safe to do this with and I know you will, too. Bob - not to worry - we know long enough to know she will always check our suggestions with her doctor first. In fact, in one of my posts to her I specifically warned her not to get an over the counter inhaler, as it could cause more damage than good. The medications I told her about were just my experience and I asked her to ask her dr - she couldn't get them without perscription, anyway. Geez - come to think of it, I did NOT warn her to ask her dr about driving, but she sounds pretty confident about that! LOL Just kidding, Sweety! Jackie ) **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585043x1201462775/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072 & hmpgID=62 & bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Oh, - sounds like your trip to the doc was very successful. I'm sure your dr gave good instuctions for use, but wanted to remind you that with the inhaler - before the first use, spray it to get it going. Expell as much air as you can then place your mouth over the thingy and inhale as you press. Hold as long as you can. Wait one or two minutes - and spray again, if you were told two squirts. For the nasal inhaler - don't spray directly UP. Tilt it a little so the med goes into the nostral and not straight up into the top of the nose! LOL You don't have to spray so hard that it blasts you into space, either! LOL Hold one nostril closed and spray the other one sniffing up gently - do the same with other side - then back again for both. I only use that once a day. But maybe your dr suggested it more to get you started. Whatever - seems cut and dried but I found I was using them ineff ectively when I first started, so thought I'd pass my tricks to you. Oh - and don't be surprised to feel a little of an " up " feeling for a short time after using the inhaler. Just sit down, relax and breath normally. Unless you want to perserve that " high " longer - and legally! LOL Good luck, Sweety - I DO want you to feel better! <hugs> Jackie **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585043x1201462775/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072 & hmpgID=62 & bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hi everyone, I spoke to my GP this morning who prescribed a nasal spray in addition to Albuterol for my allergies. She decided to keep my Fexofenadine the same at 180mg and thinks the nasal spray and inhaler will help relieve my symptoms throughout the day. As far as changing to a different allergy med is concerned, I was told there isn't anything stronger than what I'm taking now, so I'll see how the nasal spray and inhaler work. I'm sure I'll feel much better than being on an allergy med alone. Jackie, I wanted to thank you for mentioning inhalers because my GP asked me if I had ever been on one before and I said I had a number of times. However, I never thought about using one on a regular basis to help my allergies. My GP feels that it will help my dry cough so I no longer have coughing spells whenever I laugh, take a deep breath or am around dust. Thank you also to everyone who gave suggestions as to what I could to do get some relief. I'll be sure to let you know how this new regimen works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Jackie, LOL! When it comes to meds or health issues, I always consult my doctor. When it comes to driving, I make up my own mind. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Jackie, I appreciate the helpful suggestions regarding using a nasal spray and inhaler. I've used inhalers before, so I'm familiar with them, but not nasal sprays. I'm glad you explained how to use it or else I would have blasted myself into space. LOL! As for how much of Albuterol I'm supposed to take, I don't know that yet. I don't have the prescription, but will find out tomorrow when I pick it up. I'm guessing I can use 1 or 2 inhalations at a time. I'm also glad that you mentioned the high I can experience. That has happened to me before when I used an inhaler for other breathing issues I had and is something I completely forgot about. Thanks again! I'll be sure to let you know how both of them work for me. I'm hoping to notice some good results as soon as tomorrow or the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Bob, I mean no disrespect, but I've already apologized to Alice for posting the message I did. Furthermore, it was not necessary for you to call out on a public list. That could have been done privately. If I would have known my post was going to cause so much tension, I wouldn't have sent it at all. *sigh* Next time I'll think twice before doing it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Bob and others, In future please leave the moderatiing of this group to the group moderators. Alice has faith in the moderators who assist her and they do not require any assistance. Thanks. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* What would men be without women? --Scarce, sir. mighty scarce. -- Mark Twain & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- rclark0276@... Home Page- http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 My bad, ! <G> As a listowner meself, I suppose I vicariously felt the exasperation of having a polite request to cease and desist seemingly ignored. Also, as a former paramedic, I guess I get chills over the potential for untoward drug interactions that can occur. secondary to lay advice. Bob .......... Re: Re: OT: Allergies Bob and others, In future please leave the moderatiing of this group to the group moderators. Alice has faith in the moderators who assist her and they do not require any assistance. Thanks. * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Its ok Bob. It took me years to stop being the back seat driver after I quit driving. LOL As a list owner, you also know that certain threads have to run their course, due to the typical lag time. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* Stupidity is NOT a handicap. Park elsewhere! & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- rclark0276@... Home Page- http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 To add to 's post, there is also a wonderful invention called the delete key. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 , yes that invaluable key that oh so many do not use enough. LOL Good reminder! *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. -- & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- rclark0276@... Home Page- http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 , Exactly! Another nice feature of e-mail is the subject line. It helps prevent people from reading posts they are not interested in. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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