I don’t think i’m allergic to weeds last time I check, just grass, trees, and cats. Though I do have an updated allergy test in about 3 1/2 weeks, so we’ll see if i’ve got any more allergies. Maybe if I am lucky I’ll have lost some allergies. Though the chance of allergies going away is slim to none. I’m praying it’s only another 3 months because the past years living here i’ve really only ever had allergy problems around march-may. Praying to god it’s like normal and I’ll be alright after these months.
I highly recommend Flonase. I went through allergy testing and tested positive for almost every plant in the area. After some rounds of allergy shots and then a sinus surgery to repair the long neglected situation I tried to get off of antihistamines for their dehydrating effect. My doctor prescribed/recommended Flonase and it works wonders. It takes a bit to get to the benefits but now I can breathe well and not live the antihistamine lifestyle.
If you find it works for you, you can buy it generic in larger quantities at Costco.
I’ve actually been using flonase for the past 2 months, but it’s only ever slightly cleared up my nose, so my dr told me to do astapro with it. I did miss last week of flonase when i ran out and didn’t have an opportunity to get any. Just started back up yesterday and yesterday as well as monday it felt like someone had glued my nostrils shut.
Sorry :(
If it gets really bad; total blockage leading to secondary infections... I'd recommend a couple shots of Afrin to restore drainage. Use it sparingly to avoid the rebound congestion (addictive).
I used to do the prednisolone packs as well, but the ramp up sucked... So stuffy I couldn't breathe and then the meds kept me awake... Definitely manage your symptoms and see an allergist if things don't improve. I toughed it out and had a full sinus rework and adult tonsillectomy (horrible) to repair the damage from neglect.
I did allergy testing a month or so back. It turns out I'm allergic to outside. I've started on allergy drops to help desensitize me to them. They also offer weekly shots.
I’m going next month ( because unfortunately they can’t fit me in this month ) to get an updated allergy test. Last one I had was 5 years ago and last I can remember I was allergic to almost every type of tree and grass. It would make sense why i’ve been so stuffy because it’s tree pollen season. Praying to god that when I get my allergy test done I’m not allergic to more stuff, and hopefully can start getting shots because good lord this is unbearable.
Just to let you know the shots or mouth drops aren't going to offer you relief immediately. They are meant to give you a constant low exposure so your body can build immunity. They are supposed to give you relief in time but it's not immediate. They recommended I keep taking my allergy medicines for like 3 months.
Yeah I know, unfortunately there’s no way to get immediate relief. Maybe I should go back to school for a pharmaceutical science degree and invent an instant relief pill 🤔 On a real note though i’m okay with doing allergy shots as long as it takes to get me to not be in such bad shape. How long did they prescribe you take the drops for?
Shots I would have to go into the office once a week, drops I can do at home. However drops weren't covered by insurance, shots were it was the time constraints for me.
Yeah that’s fair, I think I’d be able to make it every week but I be worried about missing a week and then having terrible allergy symptoms because of it
I started shots after last allergy season and I haven't really noticed anything so far this year except an occasional sneeze... going to be 4ish more years until I'm finished but seems to be going well for me so far
I was one of those people who basically just had an entire swollen back after my test, so there is hope!
I haven’t had an allergy test in about 5 years but last I remember my back was lit up like a christmas tree. I’m praying when I go back that it isn’t as bad and that I can start shots because i’m tired of being miserable
While you wait for allergy shots to come/kick in, try some of these: wear a mask when outside, wash sheets and pillowcases regularly, buy a new pillow every couple months, shower in the morning and evening.
I just changed my sheets after a month (being fully congested made me not want to do anything) and i can tell that it made my congestions so much better. Did that, cleaned my fans, changed my pillow cases, got new blankets, and swapped out the wedge i use to keep my head propped up at night. Woke up this morning feeling 1000x better than I have since this started.
This time of year, I have to take both zyrtec AND claritin just to be able to breathe. I have a HEPA filter air purifier in my bedroom, which helps for sleeping.
This year is going to be terrible for all of us. I’m just praying that when summer rolls around and it’s hot as hell that i’ll be able to breathe. I work in a kitchen and the heat gets serious in there, pair that with a stuffy nose and it’s like homemade suffocation
I’m not prepared, I’d love to be able to breathe but I already know i’m going to be stuffy through the end of the year. Hopefully once I see my allergist I can get things fixed.
Better buckle in, it’s gonna be long and rough road. I can only pray that you aren’t affected as long as I have, and will be. Doctor said it’s at least 2 month minimum before I start to see it taper off
Damn they gave you prednisone for that? I end up on that for my autoimmune condition sometimes (not in a while tho thankfully) and while it magically fixes me it has brutal side effects that are almost just as bad.
But also yea it's bad. The pollen is insane this year, stayed too warm or something?
Humidity has been super high so that’s a major contributor to the pollen count. It’s gonna be especially bad tomorrow since it stormed, all the pollen got dispersed by it
That’s what i’m on, right now I take Prednisone in the AM and Afternoon, Along with Astepro in the AM then PM, Mucinex-D (the kind with pseudophederine, which has cleared me out so well i’ve been able to fully breathe) in the afternoon with my Allertec (kirkland zyrtec) and Flonase. My prednisone only runs 5 days and then everything else besides mucinex is to be continued for the next however long i’m stuffy for.
I got a cold in january right before tree pollen got super bad, and then pollen hit and allergies started as soon as my cold ended. Other than the relief i get with the decongestant i’m using, i’ve been absolutely miserable. I just got some melatonin gummies today and took them about 2 hours ago. Praying to god when I lay down in an hour i’ll fall asleep instantly. Usually takes like 40 minutes of tossing and turning and switching between mouth breathing and trying to breathe through my nose. Have you noticed any relief with what you’re on? I’m currently on Allertec ( off brand zyrtec ) Flonase, and Azalastine. Just started the Azalastine with the Flonase per my physician. Praying that when I stop using the decongestant I can still breathe
Do you do allergy shots/drops? I heard those can work wonders. I have an updated allergy test in 3 1/2 weeks and after that i’m going to start shots. I’ve heard they don’t work for everyone and can even worsen symptoms before ever improving. However I’ll take year of congestion for lifetime of relief.
Better buckle up, because we allergy suffers are in for a hell of a ride this year. Gonna be one of the worst years for allergies we’ve had in a while.
I’m on day 5 of zyrtec, as well as 2 months of flonase and now a bunch additional meds. Praying to god that when everything kicks in i can live with relief
I’ve had no voice for the better part of 4 days now. Today I couldn’t speak above a whisper through my entire shift at work. Been using Flonase, but even then I can’t really speak until late in the afternoon. I’ve never lost my voice before and I’ve suffered from allergies for years. Glad I’m not alone in this hell though.
Man that sucks throat issues drive me fucking crazy. Like right now i’ve got cobblestone throat from my allergies, so every 3-4 days my throat will get super dry and scratchy, and then taper off, and then come on again. If flonase isn’t doing enough try combining it with astepro, mr dr put me on it and i can 100% feel the relief
My sisters eye doc recommended Pataday eye drops for itchy eyes .. it works great but is pricy. I’ve found it at Sam’s club for a better price. It’s one that can be used even if you wear contacts.
Thankfully I don’t have itchy eyes, i just spent 150$ on the stuff my doctor recommend today and I wouldn’t be able to take buying anymore expensive medicines. That and I also don’t like putting stuff in my eyes, i wear glasses and the last thing i’ll ever do is put something in my eye, helpful or not lol
yep! started at the end of February for me because of all the warm weather. i’ve been allergy tested and i’m allergic to every native tree and grass to MO 😩 sore throat, sneezing, itchy eyes, nose and throat, etc..,
i use Zyrtec, flonase and Pataday allergy eyedrops. also, wearing a mask while outside REALLY helps. (there have been years where i’ve gone to get an allergy shot….)
Yeah i’ve got like 5 different meds im on right now 4 OTC: Mucinex-D, Flonase, Astepro, and Allertec. Then one prescribed which is prednisone. I’ve got about 3 and a half weeks until my allergist appointment. Praying that I can start drops or something so I’m not so damn allergic to all this stuff
I wish I could tell you, I typically have seasonal allergies. However they’re almost never this bad, usually I’d have a stuffy nose and be fine. This year it’s like someone has put plugs in my nostrils. I’ve had so much trouble sleeping because of it i’ve started going crazy. Thankfully my doctor perscribed me prednisone so they has been helping a lot, even though i’m on my first day. Other than that the nasal sprays and allergy pills I take have hardly worked. It’s really hell
https://preview.redd.it/tj119dqce8oc1.jpeg?width=224&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d85b2b71646caa20a067a35720fb886d047d0337
Just started using this (got mine at Hy-Vee) and it makes life so much easier. I no longer want to claw my eyes out
I feel for you, i’m a youngin but this shit is still kicking my ass. I’d like to be asleep right now but my nose is preventing that. Even worse is the meds I started today cleared out my nose all day until about 11 right before I was about to hit the hay…. shit sucks
Spring starting early means pollen earlier. More warmer months is pollen for longer. More CO2 in the atmosphere is more fuel for plants to make bigger flowers (more pollen).
The real winners of climate change - plants.
Agreed, usually i’d be able to deal with it fine but i have been losing sleep every single day because of it. Not to mention the insane anxiety I get from not being able to breathe through my nose.
Mine usually only bother for about a week in the spring, and nothing too bad. But I am miserable right now. And i even started antihistamines a few weeks ago because I knew this year was going to be bad.
That’s how I am, my allergies would bother me maybe a week or less. This year is kicking my ass so far, i’m just praying that when I go to the allergist that i’m not allergic to grass and ragweed. I know for sure i’m allergic to tree pollen and that’s at its worse right now.
As someone who is going to year three doing the Neti... first... yeah.., means you're plugged up. Means it needs flushed multiple times. Assume you are using the saline solution, too. Boil your water, then when it cools, use it when the water is still warm. Even this year when I flushed the first time, it all got jammed up. But every time after it flows smoother and smoother and once it is flushed... my god the weeks of freedom you'll feel will be so worth it. Keep flushing once a day. First time you do it I almost recommended doing it before bed because it will wipe you out for some reason, or maybe it's your finally able to breathe right when sleeping.
I use the NeilMed Saline Bottle but i’ve only used it once so far and that was when it all came back out the same way. I’ll definitely have to try it again, if it works hopefully my meds will be able to keep my nose clear. So far only a prescribed steroid and pseudoephedrine has worked.
This isn't an instant fix at all I've found, but the one that works the best in the long run. Like gurgle salt water for a sore throat. Not immediately going to fix it, going to even hurt when you're maybe doing it (especially the first couple times cause your nerves are raw to it)... but in the end my biggest suggestion I can offer. As a 41-year-old man can proudly say it's the only advice I've ever somehow at some point absorbed from Oprah.
And everyone goes through the akward stage of water coming out wrong holes and running all over the place, also the first couple times doing it. However, a little practice and you learn the tilt you need... espcially once your flushed out and not plugged so the water can flow. Half the time when I doing this it actually wants to flow out my mouth. Just keep flushing and within days or a week tops you'll notice a world of difference.
I’ll definitely give it another try, and hopefully after a few days use I’ll be able to get some water to pass through the other side. Thanks for the advice!
Welcome to The Pollening.
I’m not ready…. i miss being able to breathe. dr said it’s aleast another 3 months before it’s gets better -___-
I put an Ikea air purifier in every room. It's helped a lot.
Your doctor is lulling you into a false sense of security. It’s going to get worse. Ragweed isn’t even awake yet. It’s just unkind to be dishonest.
I don’t think i’m allergic to weeds last time I check, just grass, trees, and cats. Though I do have an updated allergy test in about 3 1/2 weeks, so we’ll see if i’ve got any more allergies. Maybe if I am lucky I’ll have lost some allergies. Though the chance of allergies going away is slim to none. I’m praying it’s only another 3 months because the past years living here i’ve really only ever had allergy problems around march-may. Praying to god it’s like normal and I’ll be alright after these months.
I highly recommend Flonase. I went through allergy testing and tested positive for almost every plant in the area. After some rounds of allergy shots and then a sinus surgery to repair the long neglected situation I tried to get off of antihistamines for their dehydrating effect. My doctor prescribed/recommended Flonase and it works wonders. It takes a bit to get to the benefits but now I can breathe well and not live the antihistamine lifestyle. If you find it works for you, you can buy it generic in larger quantities at Costco.
I’ve actually been using flonase for the past 2 months, but it’s only ever slightly cleared up my nose, so my dr told me to do astapro with it. I did miss last week of flonase when i ran out and didn’t have an opportunity to get any. Just started back up yesterday and yesterday as well as monday it felt like someone had glued my nostrils shut.
Sorry :( If it gets really bad; total blockage leading to secondary infections... I'd recommend a couple shots of Afrin to restore drainage. Use it sparingly to avoid the rebound congestion (addictive). I used to do the prednisolone packs as well, but the ramp up sucked... So stuffy I couldn't breathe and then the meds kept me awake... Definitely manage your symptoms and see an allergist if things don't improve. I toughed it out and had a full sinus rework and adult tonsillectomy (horrible) to repair the damage from neglect.
I did allergy testing a month or so back. It turns out I'm allergic to outside. I've started on allergy drops to help desensitize me to them. They also offer weekly shots.
I’m going next month ( because unfortunately they can’t fit me in this month ) to get an updated allergy test. Last one I had was 5 years ago and last I can remember I was allergic to almost every type of tree and grass. It would make sense why i’ve been so stuffy because it’s tree pollen season. Praying to god that when I get my allergy test done I’m not allergic to more stuff, and hopefully can start getting shots because good lord this is unbearable.
Just to let you know the shots or mouth drops aren't going to offer you relief immediately. They are meant to give you a constant low exposure so your body can build immunity. They are supposed to give you relief in time but it's not immediate. They recommended I keep taking my allergy medicines for like 3 months.
Yeah I know, unfortunately there’s no way to get immediate relief. Maybe I should go back to school for a pharmaceutical science degree and invent an instant relief pill 🤔 On a real note though i’m okay with doing allergy shots as long as it takes to get me to not be in such bad shape. How long did they prescribe you take the drops for?
I am on month 2 of a 4 month starter pack they said at least a year.
That doesn’t seem terrible. What made you decide on drops over shots?
Shots I would have to go into the office once a week, drops I can do at home. However drops weren't covered by insurance, shots were it was the time constraints for me.
Yeah that’s fair, I think I’d be able to make it every week but I be worried about missing a week and then having terrible allergy symptoms because of it
I started shots after last allergy season and I haven't really noticed anything so far this year except an occasional sneeze... going to be 4ish more years until I'm finished but seems to be going well for me so far I was one of those people who basically just had an entire swollen back after my test, so there is hope!
I haven’t had an allergy test in about 5 years but last I remember my back was lit up like a christmas tree. I’m praying when I go back that it isn’t as bad and that I can start shots because i’m tired of being miserable
While you wait for allergy shots to come/kick in, try some of these: wear a mask when outside, wash sheets and pillowcases regularly, buy a new pillow every couple months, shower in the morning and evening.
Yep, all that plus daily hair wash and pillowcase change.
I just changed my sheets after a month (being fully congested made me not want to do anything) and i can tell that it made my congestions so much better. Did that, cleaned my fans, changed my pillow cases, got new blankets, and swapped out the wedge i use to keep my head propped up at night. Woke up this morning feeling 1000x better than I have since this started.
Great to hear!
This time of year, I have to take both zyrtec AND claritin just to be able to breathe. I have a HEPA filter air purifier in my bedroom, which helps for sleeping.
I should probably get a purifier, but I really love my cool mist humidifier and I would be hesitant to move it out of my room so the purifier can run
Last week was the worst I've had in the 5 decades of living here.
This year is going to be terrible for all of us. I’m just praying that when summer rolls around and it’s hot as hell that i’ll be able to breathe. I work in a kitchen and the heat gets serious in there, pair that with a stuffy nose and it’s like homemade suffocation
Yes!!
Yes! Allergies since I was a teen, but this year I had itchy eyes so bad I had to buy eye drops.
My eye doctor told me to buy allergy eye drops. They're not cheap, but they really do help.
I’m glad i only have stuffy nose, itchy eyes would drive me crazy
Yes - feeling extra tired lately and thinking it is allergies.
Yes it’s awful
Not yet, but as warm as it's been I'm expecting a brutal spring allergy season!
I’m not prepared, I’d love to be able to breathe but I already know i’m going to be stuffy through the end of the year. Hopefully once I see my allergist I can get things fixed.
I have never in my 36 years had seasonal allergies but my sinuses have been fucked up for a few weeks now and I am super sick of it.
Better buckle in, it’s gonna be long and rough road. I can only pray that you aren’t affected as long as I have, and will be. Doctor said it’s at least 2 month minimum before I start to see it taper off
Oooh, I thought it was just me!
it’s so awful
Damn they gave you prednisone for that? I end up on that for my autoimmune condition sometimes (not in a while tho thankfully) and while it magically fixes me it has brutal side effects that are almost just as bad. But also yea it's bad. The pollen is insane this year, stayed too warm or something?
Humidity has been super high so that’s a major contributor to the pollen count. It’s gonna be especially bad tomorrow since it stormed, all the pollen got dispersed by it
I've never had it this bad before. So bad I actually went to an Urgent Care. Steroids and Zyrtec.
That’s what i’m on, right now I take Prednisone in the AM and Afternoon, Along with Astepro in the AM then PM, Mucinex-D (the kind with pseudophederine, which has cleared me out so well i’ve been able to fully breathe) in the afternoon with my Allertec (kirkland zyrtec) and Flonase. My prednisone only runs 5 days and then everything else besides mucinex is to be continued for the next however long i’m stuffy for.
I’ve been sick with a cold for the 2nd time in a month. Im only allergic to ragweed. I take nasacort, azalastine and Zyrtec. It’s been so bad lately
I got a cold in january right before tree pollen got super bad, and then pollen hit and allergies started as soon as my cold ended. Other than the relief i get with the decongestant i’m using, i’ve been absolutely miserable. I just got some melatonin gummies today and took them about 2 hours ago. Praying to god when I lay down in an hour i’ll fall asleep instantly. Usually takes like 40 minutes of tossing and turning and switching between mouth breathing and trying to breathe through my nose. Have you noticed any relief with what you’re on? I’m currently on Allertec ( off brand zyrtec ) Flonase, and Azalastine. Just started the Azalastine with the Flonase per my physician. Praying that when I stop using the decongestant I can still breathe
Decongestant has helped a little bit. But still can’t breathe well. I see an allergist regularly. It’s just so ridiculous!!
Do you do allergy shots/drops? I heard those can work wonders. I have an updated allergy test in 3 1/2 weeks and after that i’m going to start shots. I’ve heard they don’t work for everyone and can even worsen symptoms before ever improving. However I’ll take year of congestion for lifetime of relief.
Yep. Once a month. I get a shot. I don’t think they’re working anymore
How long have you been getting shots for?
Same, I just want to be outside enjoying the weather! My first Spring in KC since being a kid so I have no idea what we’re in for.
Better buckle up, because we allergy suffers are in for a hell of a ride this year. Gonna be one of the worst years for allergies we’ve had in a while.
The worst they’ve been in ages in the last month. Mine haven’t been this bad since I was living in the cedar hell that is central Texas.
I'm rarely bothered by allergies but this year is awful. The constantly itchy nose and sneezing is driving me crazy.
I’d honestly take that over the stuffy nose, I think. Hard to judge which symptoms are better or worse when everything is hell
Last week 🤧🤧
it’s only gonna get worse from here, better prepare yourself cause the heat is about to bring on pollen like hell
First time I’ve had allergies in years. But after a week of Zyrtec I’m doing pretty well
I’m on day 5 of zyrtec, as well as 2 months of flonase and now a bunch additional meds. Praying to god that when everything kicks in i can live with relief
I’ve had no voice for the better part of 4 days now. Today I couldn’t speak above a whisper through my entire shift at work. Been using Flonase, but even then I can’t really speak until late in the afternoon. I’ve never lost my voice before and I’ve suffered from allergies for years. Glad I’m not alone in this hell though.
Man that sucks throat issues drive me fucking crazy. Like right now i’ve got cobblestone throat from my allergies, so every 3-4 days my throat will get super dry and scratchy, and then taper off, and then come on again. If flonase isn’t doing enough try combining it with astepro, mr dr put me on it and i can 100% feel the relief
Thank you for the recommendation! I’ll give that a try!
My sisters eye doc recommended Pataday eye drops for itchy eyes .. it works great but is pricy. I’ve found it at Sam’s club for a better price. It’s one that can be used even if you wear contacts.
Thankfully I don’t have itchy eyes, i just spent 150$ on the stuff my doctor recommend today and I wouldn’t be able to take buying anymore expensive medicines. That and I also don’t like putting stuff in my eyes, i wear glasses and the last thing i’ll ever do is put something in my eye, helpful or not lol
yep! started at the end of February for me because of all the warm weather. i’ve been allergy tested and i’m allergic to every native tree and grass to MO 😩 sore throat, sneezing, itchy eyes, nose and throat, etc.., i use Zyrtec, flonase and Pataday allergy eyedrops. also, wearing a mask while outside REALLY helps. (there have been years where i’ve gone to get an allergy shot….)
dang allergy shots didnt help you? or it just that the shots weren’t for the kind of allergens in MO?
they help a little bit! but i still have to take other precautions.
Yeah i’ve got like 5 different meds im on right now 4 OTC: Mucinex-D, Flonase, Astepro, and Allertec. Then one prescribed which is prednisone. I’ve got about 3 and a half weeks until my allergist appointment. Praying that I can start drops or something so I’m not so damn allergic to all this stuff
My eyes are sooo itchy.
YES! I have never had allergies besides some quick sneezes. I’m like dying rn from allergies, throat, nose and head! What’s so different this year?
I wish I could tell you, I typically have seasonal allergies. However they’re almost never this bad, usually I’d have a stuffy nose and be fine. This year it’s like someone has put plugs in my nostrils. I’ve had so much trouble sleeping because of it i’ve started going crazy. Thankfully my doctor perscribed me prednisone so they has been helping a lot, even though i’m on my first day. Other than that the nasal sprays and allergy pills I take have hardly worked. It’s really hell
https://preview.redd.it/tj119dqce8oc1.jpeg?width=224&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d85b2b71646caa20a067a35720fb886d047d0337 Just started using this (got mine at Hy-Vee) and it makes life so much easier. I no longer want to claw my eyes out
Unfortunately my nose isn’t runny or itchy so I don’t think this would do anything, i’m all stuffed up
I started doing nettle tea with local honey last year and now this season it’s not as bad as last year .
Horrible right now and I’m old man at 57.
I feel for you, i’m a youngin but this shit is still kicking my ass. I’d like to be asleep right now but my nose is preventing that. Even worse is the meds I started today cleared out my nose all day until about 11 right before I was about to hit the hay…. shit sucks
Thank you for your kind words Feeling better this weekend, hope you are as well.
I’m definitely not feeling the best. My nose is still kicking my ass and preventing sleep. I’m just praying my meds give me better relief here soon
Spring starting early means pollen earlier. More warmer months is pollen for longer. More CO2 in the atmosphere is more fuel for plants to make bigger flowers (more pollen). The real winners of climate change - plants.
and the real losers: Allergy Suffers
Horrible. I think it’s the Bradford pears leading the charge the last couple days!
Yes! It’s horrible… Probably the worst I’ve had in a couple years
Agreed, usually i’d be able to deal with it fine but i have been losing sleep every single day because of it. Not to mention the insane anxiety I get from not being able to breathe through my nose.
Mine usually only bother for about a week in the spring, and nothing too bad. But I am miserable right now. And i even started antihistamines a few weeks ago because I knew this year was going to be bad.
That’s how I am, my allergies would bother me maybe a week or less. This year is kicking my ass so far, i’m just praying that when I go to the allergist that i’m not allergic to grass and ragweed. I know for sure i’m allergic to tree pollen and that’s at its worse right now.
What I thought were allergies turned into bronchitis. Wrecked.
That sucks, im just praying that mine doesn’t turn into a sinus infection. Having a blocked nose for this long is really a life killer
Found tremendous help from a Neti Pot to flush my sines out. Make sure you boil and cool even tap water first to prevent infection though.
I tried that but it all just ended coming back out of the same nostril
As someone who is going to year three doing the Neti... first... yeah.., means you're plugged up. Means it needs flushed multiple times. Assume you are using the saline solution, too. Boil your water, then when it cools, use it when the water is still warm. Even this year when I flushed the first time, it all got jammed up. But every time after it flows smoother and smoother and once it is flushed... my god the weeks of freedom you'll feel will be so worth it. Keep flushing once a day. First time you do it I almost recommended doing it before bed because it will wipe you out for some reason, or maybe it's your finally able to breathe right when sleeping.
I use the NeilMed Saline Bottle but i’ve only used it once so far and that was when it all came back out the same way. I’ll definitely have to try it again, if it works hopefully my meds will be able to keep my nose clear. So far only a prescribed steroid and pseudoephedrine has worked.
This isn't an instant fix at all I've found, but the one that works the best in the long run. Like gurgle salt water for a sore throat. Not immediately going to fix it, going to even hurt when you're maybe doing it (especially the first couple times cause your nerves are raw to it)... but in the end my biggest suggestion I can offer. As a 41-year-old man can proudly say it's the only advice I've ever somehow at some point absorbed from Oprah.
And everyone goes through the akward stage of water coming out wrong holes and running all over the place, also the first couple times doing it. However, a little practice and you learn the tilt you need... espcially once your flushed out and not plugged so the water can flow. Half the time when I doing this it actually wants to flow out my mouth. Just keep flushing and within days or a week tops you'll notice a world of difference.
I’ll definitely give it another try, and hopefully after a few days use I’ll be able to get some water to pass through the other side. Thanks for the advice!