Anyone have post nasal drip as an allergy symptom?

TrueLoveIn2008 Posted: May 04, 2009 04:08 PM

Anyone have post nasal drip as an allergy symptom?

I get it every year and always forget what it is I've been waking up with a sore throat for about a week now and it's STILL scratchy now. Are there any over the counter allergy meds that help with this? I do not have insurance yet - my doc has prescribed rhinocort in the past but 1) I don't have $$ to shell out on a visit to her without ins or for the prescription and 2) I hate nasal sprays. Is there a pill that works for it?? Preferably OTC???? I take claritin for sneezing and itchy eyes but it doesn't seem to help the throat - only tea does and since I drink mine with sugar, I try not to have more than 2 cups a day!

TIA!

MJDoc12 Posted: May 04, 2009 04:11 PM

Re: Anyone have post nasal drip as an allergy symptom?

i had a BAD sinus infection last week and the post nasal drip was killing me.

when i used 24 hour Sudafed for allergies -- it actually helped a lot, especially for when i went to sleep.

SusiBtoM Posted: May 04, 2009 04:12 PM

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I was going to suggest Claritin, since this year they actually seem to be working for my allergy symptoms including PND. But your post mentions that it does not work for you.

What about Riccola drops ? They make honey lemon ones that are soothing.

TrueLoveIn2008 Posted: May 04, 2009 04:18 PM

Re: Anyone have post nasal drip as an allergy symptom?

Posted by MJDoc12

i had a BAD sinus infection last week and the post nasal drip was killing me.

when i used 24 hour Sudafed for allergies -- it actually helped a lot, especially for when i went to sleep.

Did the sudafed make you jittery?? It always does for me which is why I stay away from it ... but it does seem to be one of the best OTC cold meds out there.

TrueLoveIn2008 Posted: May 04, 2009 04:18 PM

Re: Anyone have post nasal drip as an allergy symptom?

Posted by SusiBtoM

I was going to suggest Claritin, since this year they actually seem to be working for my allergy symptoms including PND. But your post mentions that it does not work for you.

What about Riccola drops ? They make honey lemon ones that are soothing.

I am going to stop and shop today after work to get more claritin - I will look for some drops.

Jenn04 Posted: May 04, 2009 06:11 PM

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I have the same issue and claritan has helped a tad but have to take it every night before bed. Actually it helps with the sore throat but still feel gobs of mucus at times.

Mj I am curious if sudafed gives u the jitters too! Tia!

bonch20 Posted: May 04, 2009 06:24 PM

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oh no...you are a mess! i was going to say cough drops or cough syrup, but i see you're already on it...feel better!

marriedinmontauk Posted: May 04, 2009 07:44 PM

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I have this so badly I have totally lost my voice...I went to the urgent care in WI, they put me on singulair, and said keep it up with the Zyrtec, veramist, and decongestants!
Four drugs...it's crazy!
I had to call in sick for tomorrow because I can not speak!

Mici n KC Posted: May 04, 2009 10:33 PM

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I have chronic post nasal drip and there has never been a sore throat associated from it. It's constant snot running down the back of my throat that I need to keep clearing by going *ahem* (which drives DH nuts btw). Cingulair is supposed to be good for it as well as Allegra or Clarinex. I've personally taken all of them and nothing for me, but I have a chronic condition.