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    Default My nose hurts so much!

    I think I've damaged one of my nostrils. Claritin-D and nose spray are not helping. Nasal saline only temporarily helps.

    I can't sleep breathing through my mouth and from the discomfort. I already had surgery to help my deviated septum 3 years ago and now all that work and recovery is shot to hell.

    Stupid fucking me! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clear out this nostil and stop the pain? I can't ask a doctor, obviously! PM me if not comfortable posting it publically.....

    Yet another shitty consequence of drug use kids!!!

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    If a cupcake was tossed at me... well, I'd only be upset if it missed my mouth

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    Default Re:My nose hurts so much!

    Sure you can see a doctor!

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    Default Re:My nose hurts so much!

    Go to the doctor!! Believe me...they've seen everything...it's nothing new.

    Besides...no one here can offer you medical advice since none of us are doctors...and even if we were...we can't see you...so, you really need to go to a doctor and get your nose looked at.

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    Default Re:My nose hurts so much!

    Of course you can see a doctor. These guys see it all hun. Of course you might have to put up with a bit of a 'talking to' about the drug use, but the doc would know best how to deal with the problem.

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    Kat, Go to the doctor. Unless you are a medical professional, YOU may be making things worse with the home remedies.

    Claritan is for allergies. There may be some temporary relief but IT might be causing something else to go haywire. Especially when you are also using other over-the-counter things not designed for the purpose you are using them.

    B is right, you might get a "talking to", but you can survive that.

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    Default Re:My nose hurts so much!

    i'd definately suggest seeing a doctor. but when i had a similar problem a couple years back my friend showed me a possibly stupid way to clear out the nose. take a straw and snort sprite soda through the painful nostril and let it come out your mouth. gross and uncomfortable, but it worked for me. but then again, at the time, my judgement wasn't the wisest.

    also, you know to let your nose rest. having more to numb the pain only prolongs it. good luck, and i hope you feel better.

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    I'd definitely see a doctor....the drug use is hard enough on your nose, but you need to be super careful about taking claritin D. My episode of going to the hospital after a "fun" weekend included use of claritin D. I had been taking 1 every day for allergies, not knowing that it would react badly to the white stuff. my heart rate was at almost 140 beats per min. scared the s*** out of me. so I would suggest stopping one or the other and get thee to a doctor. if you don't feel comfortable going to your regular dr., just go to a random clinic. at least go somewhere.

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    I am so naive. I thought she meant she had a nose job.

    I'd go see a doctor. I have only a vague clue about what's going on with your nose, but I doubt it can be fixed with home remedies and over the counter sprays. You need professional help, and they have seen it all.
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    Default Re:My nose hurts so much!

    Thanks ladies! Things seem better today. I take Claritin-D occasionally because I actually do have bad allergies, its common in Austin. But I thought that since I stopped the other stuff, there would be no problem. But I guess having allergies on top of the previous damage made things really bad..

    I have a Dr. friend who will be understanding, will check in with him soon...thanks!

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    If a cupcake was tossed at me... well, I'd only be upset if it missed my mouth

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    Hey there fellow Austin allergy sufferer

    I believe it's homedics that makes a facial steamer. I'd suggest buying that and getting some eucalyptus drops to put it in. It'll make your nose clear up...or should. It's also better than putting anything else up it! I've used just water up the nose to clear things out right after I put the original substance up my nose...seems to help....

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    I agree see an "Ear Nose and Throat" doc. They deal with this all the time.

    In the mean time, nasal sprays are highly addictive, making a stuffy nose even more dependent on the nasal spray! Saline is not. Also Claratin and the other prescribed allergy meds. have antihistimine in them, which are known to block or dry up a runny nose. I would go with a low dose/strength. What you want is to let this nostril run out some, so you don't get a sinus infection, but at the same time, be comfortable.

    There is also a remedy which involves washing out your sinuses....Learning to take warm salt water with a tad of baking soda in pure water and flushing from one side of the nostril to the other flushing out any known dryness or allergen. Tricky, i have swallowed the water....YUK. But practice will make it worth the small effort.

    I have seen this done properly.....They say it works wonders!

    Good luck,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pamela link=board=5;threadid=9210;start=msg109772#msg1097 72 date=1084676821
    I agree see an "Ear Nose and Throat" doc. They deal with this all the time.

    In the mean time, nasal sprays are highly addictive, making a stuffy nose even more dependent on the nasal spray! Saline is not. Also Claratin and the other prescribed allergy meds. have antihistimine in them, which are known to block or dry up a runny nose. I would go with a low dose/strength. What you want is to let this nostril run out some, so you don't get a sinus infection, but at the same time, be comfortable.

    There is also a remedy which involves washing out your sinuses....Learning to take warm salt water with a tad of baking soda in pure water and flushing from one side of the nostril to the other flushing out any known dryness or allergen. Tricky, i have swallowed the water....YUK. But practice will make it worth the small effort.

    I have seen this done properly.....They say it works wonders!

    Good luck,

    Pamela
    I do this once a week. It feels really weird, but it really does a great job!! You should go to your local "natural" food supply store (like Whole Foods) and see if they have a "Netty Pot" (I think that's how it's spelled). They have instructions on the proper use and salt/baking soda/water dose.

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    Default Re:My nose hurts so much!

    I've done this as well (chronic sinus infections) - I have this special syringe, you boil water, add sea salt & let cool, then flush the sinuses with the solution. Stung like hell first time when I has a wicked sinus infection, but it really does work

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    Default Re:My nose hurts so much!

    Now I have one more reason to not try the white stuff. I have friends who do it, but man it can have some gross things happen due to its use!
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    Default Re:My nose hurts so much!

    Also, are you smoking or swallowing it instead? How long have you been haveing problems? And, to quote everyone else, you can totally see a doctor!
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