Gab2000
10-25-2004, 12:16 PM
for Flonase to start working???? I started last Friday, so that is 3 days, but I don't see good results yet. Is the medicine no working for me? or I have to wait more?
TIA,
Gab
TIA,
Gab
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Gab2000 10-25-2004, 12:16 PM for Flonase to start working???? I started last Friday, so that is 3 days, but I don't see good results yet. Is the medicine no working for me? or I have to wait more? TIA, Gab Blondee15 10-25-2004, 12:59 PM A inhaled steroid of that sort can take up to a year to fully take effect. Flonase isn't a quick fix- it takes a good few weeks for it to start to get the inflammation down. Combination therapy I find works best when treating a flare up- for example, Sudafed, Clarinex & Flonase work great together. Medications can be added on also to really jump start things such as Astelin, Nasalcrom, Benadryl at nite & Prednisone for serious flare ups. People here on the boards highly recommend irrigating before using a nasal spray- may help, I haven't tried it personally though i'm scared hehe. good luck CheerAngel 10-25-2004, 02:25 PM It might take 2 or 3 weeks to have the full effect I guess. 3 days is too short to tell whether the medication is working for you, so you have to wait for a while... :) Good luck! :angel: Gab2000 10-25-2004, 02:37 PM Thank you guys!!! I guess I'll keep you post it about my progress... I want to breath soon! Halls 10-25-2004, 04:52 PM For me any Steriod nose spray takes up to a week before it really starts working, so give it more time. It all depends on the med and you, so could be a couple of weeks before you see a big notice. chiggins1066 10-25-2004, 06:31 PM Steroid nasal sprays did nothing for me. Maybe I didn't take them long enough. All of them increase the risk of a fungal infection of the sinuses, which can be very serious, and always requires emergency surgery. No thanks. Not worth the risk. Gab2000 10-26-2004, 08:44 AM [QUOTE=chiggins1066]All of them increase the risk of a fungal infection of the sinuses, which can be very serious, and always requires emergency surgery. QUOTE] They do???? My doctor did not tell me anything about this :eek: I hope I don't get a fungal infection |
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