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Posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:01:04
My ear is really congested and i have anxiety and i am afraid to take sudafed as it can cause anxiety!!
What can i do?? i am in a bit of a tizz :(
Posted by Sad Panda on February 16, 2004, at 6:06:14
In reply to ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED?, posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:01:04
> My ear is really congested and i have anxiety and i am afraid to take sudafed as it can cause anxiety!!
> What can i do?? i am in a bit of a tizz :(Hi There! :)
Has Sudafed actually caused anxiety in the past for you? What are you taking for Anxiety?
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:14:10
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED? » clairey, posted by Sad Panda on February 16, 2004, at 6:06:14
> > My ear is really congested and i have anxiety and i am afraid to take sudafed as it can cause anxiety!!
> > What can i do?? i am in a bit of a tizz :(
>
> Hi There! :)
>
> Has Sudafed actually caused anxiety in the past for you? What are you taking for Anxiety?
>
> Cheers,
> Panda.
>
>
> Hi, i havent actually taken the sudafed yet! its the first time i have got congested like this. Its only in one ear not anywhere else.I have had GAD for a while now, caused by health problem and other factors! i just worry alot nearly all the time.
I dont take anything for anxiety.
I am just worried that sudafed may make me more anxious!! :(but i want to clear this ear problem! i dunno what to do
Posted by crazychickuk on February 16, 2004, at 6:17:35
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED? » Sad Panda, posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:14:10
Go to the docs and ask for your ears to be saringed.? anxiety can cause your ears to feel blocked mine arelike it all the time, maybe tey just need cleaning and the nurse can do that for you no probs..... also try some ear drops to loosen the wax ready for the nurse to saringe..
Thanx
donna
Posted by Sad Panda on February 16, 2004, at 6:20:38
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED? » Sad Panda, posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:14:10
> > > My ear is really congested and i have anxiety and i am afraid to take sudafed as it can cause anxiety!!
> > > What can i do?? i am in a bit of a tizz :(
> >
> > Hi There! :)
> >
> > Has Sudafed actually caused anxiety in the past for you? What are you taking for Anxiety?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Panda.
> >
> >
> > Hi, i havent actually taken the sudafed yet! its the first time i have got congested like this. Its only in one ear not anywhere else.
>
> I have had GAD for a while now, caused by health problem and other factors! i just worry alot nearly all the time.
> I dont take anything for anxiety.
> I am just worried that sudafed may make me more anxious!! :(
>
> but i want to clear this ear problem! i dunno what to do
>If you have used Sudafed in the past I would start by taking half a tablet. :)
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:24:05
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED?, posted by crazychickuk on February 16, 2004, at 6:17:35
> Go to the docs and ask for your ears to be saringed.? anxiety can cause your ears to feel blocked mine arelike it all the time, maybe tey just need cleaning and the nurse can do that for you no probs..... also try some ear drops to loosen the wax ready for the nurse to saringe..
>
> Thanx
> donnaThanks, doc said it isnt a wax problem or infection. Its the inner tubes that are blocked with catarrh or something! didnt think syringing helped that?
Posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:25:14
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED? » clairey, posted by Sad Panda on February 16, 2004, at 6:20:38
> > > > My ear is really congested and i have anxiety and i am afraid to take sudafed as it can cause anxiety!!
> > > > What can i do?? i am in a bit of a tizz :(
> > >
> > > Hi There! :)
> > >
> > > Has Sudafed actually caused anxiety in the past for you? What are you taking for Anxiety?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Panda.
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi, i havent actually taken the sudafed yet! its the first time i have got congested like this. Its only in one ear not anywhere else.
> >
> > I have had GAD for a while now, caused by health problem and other factors! i just worry alot nearly all the time.
> > I dont take anything for anxiety.
> > I am just worried that sudafed may make me more anxious!! :(
> >
> > but i want to clear this ear problem! i dunno what to do
> >
>
> If you have used Sudafed in the past I would start by taking half a tablet. :)
>
> Cheers,
> Panda.
>
>
>
Would taking a little bit and slowly increasing avoid the heart beat and stuff? or will it come on anyway?
Posted by crazychickuk on February 16, 2004, at 6:28:33
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED? » Sad Panda, posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:25:14
YOu will get a racing hrt beat by worrying about it, think of it this way if it were gonna cause danger doc wouldnt of recommended it, if you are not taking anti anxiety meds then it wont interact with anything, you could ask the doc for a benzo just for when you take it, or ask for inderal to just take when you take it, my doc gave me inderal to take as an as needed basis when i get to anxious... does the same as a benzo in my opinion but it is better for me as even benzo's dont take the edge of my attacks... inderal does cus it slows the beating ect... ring the doctor and tell him/her you are scared to take it cus of anxiety.... see what he suggests..
Good luck
Donna
Posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:33:30
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED?, posted by crazychickuk on February 16, 2004, at 6:28:33
> YOu will get a racing hrt beat by worrying about it, think of it this way if it were gonna cause danger doc wouldnt of recommended it, if you are not taking anti anxiety meds then it wont interact with anything, you could ask the doc for a benzo just for when you take it, or ask for inderal to just take when you take it, my doc gave me inderal to take as an as needed basis when i get to anxious... does the same as a benzo in my opinion but it is better for me as even benzo's dont take the edge of my attacks... inderal does cus it slows the beating ect... ring the doctor and tell him/her you are scared to take it cus of anxiety.... see what he suggests..
>
> Good luck
> Donna
Thats true! inderal will interact with the med as it stops heart beats but sudafed causes it so it wouldnt be good. I will make an appointment i think. I think the doc just gave it to me anyway didnt tell me it may make anxiety worse! they can be dumb here in the UK i think.
Thanks anyway :)
Posted by crazychickuk on February 16, 2004, at 6:38:49
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED? » crazychickuk, posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:33:30
LOL i am in the uk too, they are dumb arses eh? just take it, you will be fine.... you are so like me when it comes to meds.. if you get anxious so what? its only anxiety it aint gonna kill you.. if anything sudafed will make you kind of drowsey, so you shouldnt get anxious..
Let us know how you feel when/if you take ..
Take care
Donna
Posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:46:00
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED?, posted by crazychickuk on February 16, 2004, at 6:38:49
> LOL i am in the uk too, they are dumb arses eh? just take it, you will be fine.... you are so like me when it comes to meds.. if you get anxious so what? its only anxiety it aint gonna kill you.. if anything sudafed will make you kind of drowsey, so you shouldnt get anxious..
>
> Let us know how you feel when/if you take ..
>
> Take care
> DonnaDrowsy, i doubt it its a stimulant! god i am such a bloody head case!! LOL. My family have a go at me as whenever i take something i read all the side effects!! i mean if they had a stomach disorder and anxiety they would be worrying too!!
I think i will cut it all up and go up slowly!!
x
Posted by Susan J on February 16, 2004, at 9:59:10
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED? » crazychickuk, posted by clairey on February 16, 2004, at 6:46:00
Hi,
Your question intrigued me. I don't know much about this stuff at all, but I looked up catahrr or whatever it is. Here are some home remedies. I don't know if they work, but they sound like they won't HURT. Good luck. :-)
Self-help: Always blow your nose gently, one nostril at a time, keeping your mouth open; if you blow both nostrils together, catarrh may be forced up eustachian tube and cause Middle ear infection, and if you keep your mouth closed air may be pushed up the eustachian tube with such force that it ruptures the eardrum. Inhaling hot steam helps to decongest the airways, but do not use Friar’s balsam or other additives as these may antidote whatever homeopathic remedy you are taking; by the same token, dry air is bad for a stuffed up nose, so make an effort to humidify the rooms where you work or sleep, especially if they have central heating.
If your catarrh is caused by dust or pollens, an ioniser may be helpful. If you smoke, try to stop, and avoid smoke-filled air. If you suffer from constant catarrh, you might gain some relief by sniffing water up the nose to prevent the inside from drying out; make sure the water is warm, sniff it half-way up the nose, then blow it out; do not draw the water all the way up the nose and into the back of the throat as this may force water into the sinuses and lead to infection. Over-the-counter nasal sprays or drops should only be used if stuffiness prevents you sleeping or if you suffer from pressurization problems when flying; they can be given to babies if catarrh is causing feeding or sleeping difficulties, but make sure they are the right strength and use them very sparingly as they can damage the sensitive lining of the nose. Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, zinc, and iron are recommended. Some people find benefit from eating horseradish and increasing the amount of liquids they drink.
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 16, 2004, at 20:18:33
In reply to Re: ANYTHING THAT RELIEVES EAR CONGESTION BUT SUDAFED?, posted by crazychickuk on February 16, 2004, at 6:38:49
> they are dumb [*]rses eh?
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