How long does Post Nasal Drip last? - Allergies Message Board

mee4 · 05-23-2006, 05:10 PM

Okay, I been reading the other threads and it seems everyone has this for years or at least awhile.

This is scaring me because I just got it for 5 days now and its killing me. I cant eat, drink, talk or swallow because it hurts my tonsil and throat.

My current remedy is to taking Mucinex and Sudafed a couple times a day and drinking lots of tea and water. I also had to take NyQuil last night to get a good night sleep.
Is there anything else I can add?

Thanks!

sneezydiva · 05-24-2006, 12:25 PM

Have you seen a doctor? If your throat is hurting that much, you might have a sinus infection that is now infecting your tonsils. It sounds like you need antibiotics.

Advil can be taken to help the pain.

Red Palms · 05-24-2006, 09:17 PM

It sounds like a lot of people are getting this lately, myself included. It could be from the grass/pollen/trees allergy since it's that time of year. Just a guess since I haven't been tested for those yet.

KeltoKel · 05-25-2006, 07:48 PM

Oh my goodness, I came to this board just for this issue!!!! I was sick in the beginning of the week with a cold. I had a fever, chills, aches, etc. for about two days. Now that those have gone away, I have stuffiness and post nasal drip. My throat is sore ALLLLLLL day and night. I can't sleep well at night. I wake up gagging and coughing. Just plain coughing during the day makes me gag. I can't take it anymore!

The worst part of this is that I am 14 weeks pregnant so most medicines are out of the question. I can take Sudifed but it is a joke! It doesn't do a darn thing for me. Tylenol helps a little but I feel like I need something to dry up my sinuses.

I am hoping this is allergies and not a bacterial infection. It is hard to tell. Is there a way to tell the difference?

I think it is just that time of year - allergies!!!! I usually suffer a little bit from them, but I have NEVER suffered this bad. I am sure it is b/c I am pregnant. Will there be any relief in sight? I am thinking about closing all my windows in my house and turning the A/C on just to avoid the outside air. Ugh!

HarajukuGurl2005 · 05-25-2006, 09:21 PM

I have heard that when you are pregnant the change in hormones, I guess increased estrogen, can make your nasal membranes swell even more. Sudafed will help with drainage only. Are you stuffy, sneezy, any green discharge?