This can't be Allergies

[hp8]

Originally Posted by sneezydiva

It CAN be allergies. I have horrible allergies, but I don't have an itchy nose, water eyess etc.. I just get really stuffed up and stay that way.

Have they given you any Rx antihistimines and decogestants? If they help you than it is allergies. If they don't help you then you might have sinus polyps. There is not infection, but the polyps cause sinus symptoms, and that would require an ENT to look at you.

Thanks for reply.

Yes I've used decongestants like neo citran, sudafed, tylenol sinus. They usually clear me up a bit for 4 to 6 hours. After that, its back to stuffy nose.
I also feel clearer in afternon, evenings than late at night.
Unfortunately I have blood pressure problems so my doc insists to lay off the decongestants.

May I ask what are you on to control your allergies, shots? Also did your allergies develop over time or just hit you like a ton of bricks suddenly one day.

[sneezydiva]

Originally Posted by hp8

Thanks for reply.

Yes I've used decongestants like neo citran, sudafed, tylenol sinus. They usually clear me up a bit for 4 to 6 hours. After that, its back to stuffy nose.
I also feel clearer in afternon, evenings than late at night.
Unfortunately I have blood pressure problems so my doc insists to lay off the decongestants.

May I ask what are you on to control your allergies, shots? Also did your allergies develop over time or just hit you like a ton of bricks suddenly one day.

I take antihistimines, decongestants and use nosesprays, as well as get allergy shots. I also do nasal irrigations. I always had hayfever as a kid, but in college, I kept getting sinus infections. Looking back, I'm not sure they were all infections, but this was back in the day when they would throw antibiotics at anything. After going back to the doctor 6 times in a semester, a nurse finally said that maybe I actually have allergies.

FYI decogestants are different than anitihistimines. All the medicines you listed are decogestants, and decongestants help both sinus and allergy congestion. Antihistimines will PREVENT congestion, IF you have allergies. I am suprised you didn't get an Rx for Allegra or Zyrtec. You really need to try one so you know what your dealing with. My dad has high bloodpressure and has to stay away from decongestants, but is able to take antihistimines.

[hp8]

Are any of the OTC antihistimines as good as Allegra. I can go and try one today.

For those who have allergies, are you stuffed up all day long and other symptoms OR just certain times during the day. Do you feel better at certain times of the day.

[misguideddream]

Originally Posted by dragon88

Been to 2 docs now. Both said it could be Allergies.

Had sinus infection from a cold. Still stuffed up after months now. Nasal spray only helps slightly. Some facial pressure but no headaches, no runny nose, no itchy/watery eyes. Just ear feel blocked sometimes and congestion in nose can change sides and also depending on which side I'm sleeping on.
At best, sometimes I will get partial clearing of congestion.

Any suggestions?

Its possible. Have you tried any allergy meds to see if that alleviates anything?
I dont have any other "symptoms" of allergies other than I'm constantly congested and my nose runs like crazy. I've been on Allegra-D for a few weeks now and it helps wonders.

If you're weary of allergy meds, try sudafed or a decongestant and see if that helps.

[hp8]

Sudafed for me alleviates the symptoms of congestion for a few hours.
I bought some Claritin 24H but then their site says it doesn't do much for congestion. Can't use Sudafed anymore, have high blood pressure.

I guess my worries are going to see the Allergist, then telling me to take all these shots and have no effect. I hear it gets quite expensive for people who been taking shots for years. My friend pays $75. a vial, shots once a week, supply good for 1 month.