Do you have any idea why none of those allergy medications helped then? I'm so confused because it seemed like they didn't help at all): Should I try a different type?
The following user gives a hug of support to love63367: hohope (06-21-2012)
Hmm I'm no medical expert but..I too took those medications and they did not help much. They are somewhat temporary relief of seasonal allergies or hay fever. You could be allergic to dust mite which are present all year round. Some 1.5 years ago I would spit non stop. Like i srsly had a bin next to my computer to spit in. I improved over time by frequently avoiding the triggers which is cleaning the house and removing favorable habitats for dust mites.
What I think you should do:
-Do some allergic skin testing to find out exactly what you're allergic to (what I did) From here we can work on it whether you do or don't have allergies
-Continue using the sinus squirt bottle with the saline patches every night
-Rid your house of carpets, furry stuff, and take note of amount of dust in your air - This is IF you have allergic rhinitis
I'm not sure about you're reaction to acid reflex medication. Again i'm no doctor >< just another guy with similar problems and wish to share my experiences Keep trying!
I have had 2 cats all my life, do you think I might be allergic to them? Its been a concern but I'd have absolutely no way to fix that probably, considering I'll keep my pets no matter what. I wish there was some at home test I could do to find out, rather than going to an allergist again):
The following user gives a hug of support to love63367: hohope (06-21-2012)
10,000 VIEWS! Thanks so much everyone for the support! When I first posted this, I thought no one would understand and was deciding if I should delete it or not. So glad I didn't! It's unbelievable to be able to talk with those that have the same problem. I want to keep this thread alive, not only for my sake, but for others seeking advice and support too! Any new discoveries, suggestions or stories to share?!?
The following user gives a hug of support to love63367: hohope (06-21-2012)
its really a relief knowing that i have the same condition as you guys. we're suffering from this kind of illness and it really made me paranoid whenever i talk to people.. btw, what country are you from? i really want to be friends with you..
-hohope :')
The Following User Says Thank You to hohope For This Useful Post: love63367 (06-21-2012)
im 15 years old and im suffering from post nasal drip.. its just so depressing that it causes me to have low self esteem because of being paranoid whenever i talk to people. this illness ruins my social life, not only my social life but my entire life! im going to do some of your tips and im really hoping that it can cure this pnd of mine. thanks guys..
Hi Hohope! It's great to hear from someone my age that also has the same problem! Answering your last post, I am definitely not pnd free unfortunately): I am still exactly the same as when I first posted this thread a year ago): I'm wondering if a complete gluten free, dairy free diet would help me but it is extremely difficult being only 16 and trying to explain this crazy condition to my parents who just don't seem to get it</3 Answering your other question, I'm from the US! Keep in touch!
oh its that so? uhm, im having a check up with my doctor and his giving me anti-biotics.. it helped but then after the medication, it seems that the pnd just attack again.. im interested about the saline packets but im wondering where to buy it in our country.. btw, im from asia.. so, how is your relationship towards your friends? i can really understand you cause im suffering from the same condition also and i know that it is very hard.. i'll just pray for you.. -hohope c:
Good luck with the antibiotics! I have given up on doctors because I can't seem to communicate my anxiety from having bad breath constantly, they just dont seem to understand): My relationship with my friends is extremely painful, I'm always so concerned about my breath that it's impossible to relax and just have fun. I surprisingly have a boyfriend and my anxiety level has skyrocketed</3 I can barely manage sitting next to someone without fear of them smelling me, let alone kissing them!! This has been taking over my life and is the number thought on my mind 24/7, no exceptions. How are your relationships with different people? I'm interested to see if you feel the same way.
The following user gives a hug of support to love63367: hohope (06-22-2012)
The Following User Says Thank You to love63367 For This Useful Post: Adrian82 (11-05-2012)
aww. is that so? yeah. of course i feel the same way. swear. its like i would type your whole message all over again.. you're right that its very impossible how to relax and just have fun.. we're like prisoned in this pnd well, some people we're giving me hints that it seems that they want to tell me about my breath.. not knowing that im aware of this and im really dying just to cure it. and im really having a hard time dealing with people..
You're right! That's another thing I forgot to mention, how people must think I'm unaware of this problem. It's definitely the exact opposite like you said, I'm 100% aware!): So embarrassing!
I had severely bad smelling sinus drainage. If I blew my nose, it would stink up a room. The tissues would smell. The drainage was usually thick and sometimes yellow. It was in my breath very strongly and I was paranoid that it was even Hanging in the air if I had been breathing through my nose with my mouth shut.
After a year, I began seeing an allergist. I had a CT scan which showed obstructions in my sinuses causing chronic sinusitis. I had sinus surgery and since then I have only had two sinus infections where I could smell it faintly again. On a daily basis, it is gone.
It might be worth it to see a good ENT and endocrinologist, or internist. There has to be an explanation. No one cares more about your health than you!! Good luck.
Just thought of one other thing... When they test you for allergies they are only testing you for common things. Even the detailed allergy panels have to test you for very specific items. You can still be allergic to something if the panel comes back fine. Because you might be allergic to something they don't test you for. Does that make sense? I have anaphylaxis to certain foods (my throat swells up and I can't breathe), but the allergy test came back normal. This just means they don't know what I'm allergic to, but I'm definitely still allergic to something.
Be careful putting things up your nose that aren't from a medical professional. You could possibly cause an infection doing that. My ENT prescribed liquid antibiotics that work like a Netipot. That might be more effective.
And also remember that hormones rule your entire body. You could have a hormonal problem that causes the smell. Keep trying and just remember that, even if the tests come back normal, there can still be a problem.
The Following User Says Thank You to Pastafarian For This Useful Post: love63367 (06-24-2012)
Thank you Pastafarian for the advice! When I went to the allergist, they did ask me if I wanted to do a more in-depth testing, aside from the common tests. But my mom had said no to that idea): And I'm interested that you mentioned something about hormones, do you have any other information on that? Is there any way to prevent a hormonal problem?! Thanks sharing your story!
You're welcome! I'm sorry to hear about your mom turning down the tests. I'm sure it's no consolation now but, if you're 16, it won't be long until you can pursue medical treatment on your own. I don't have any real in-depth knowledge about the disorders myself. I'm a Biochem student and I am really interested in healthcare, so I am constantly watching health shows. I remember one episode where a woman lived her large part of her life with bad breath and later body odor. She was eventually diagnosed in her 30s with Trimethylaminuria. It's a disorder where your body doesn't metabolize certain compounds properly. I'm not saying you have that! I just thought it was pretty amazing that she lived with it for so long before she got the proper diagnosis. For what it's worth, there's a list on Wikipedia that details out lots of different non-oral causes of bad breath. Just take a look at the article for halitosis. I'm just saying don't let anyone tell you you're crazy until all tests have been done - even though you might have to wait until you're 18 to do that. I have also heard that people with thyroid disorders - I think hypothyroidism - have a really terrible bad taste in their mouth, although no one else can smell it. Thyroid disorders can be determined with a blood test. My husband had pretty terrible breath for a while. He stopped drinking coffee, garlic and onions for a long time, used a tongue scraper and mouthwash daily and it eventually went away. It still comes back pretty strong if he drinks coffee. Just hang in there! You'll get it figured out eventually with the proper doctor and the right tests. Also, I can't remember if you have talked to your dentist or not, but that definitely wouldn't hurt.
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The Following User Says Thank You to Pastafarian For This Useful Post: love63367 (06-26-2012)
Keep trying!
think about it, just do it and get it over and done with so you can improve your LIFE here!
Re: Chronic Post Nasal Drip - BAD BREATH. 
