I am having horrific allergies and sinus issues. I normally have zero issue resolving these problems with Zyrtec once a day. However, for the last 5 days, I have been miserable.

It started Thursday night just a tickle in my throat and itchy eyes. Started taking meds immediately. By Saturday, BAM, full blown sinus drainage, cough, ickiness, fever. Fever has been gone since Sunday night.

Anyways, I am going to call my PCP tomorrow for an appointment. But, I wanted to find out anyone's personal experience post-op with Flonase or Nasonex. I used both of these in the past pre-op, and I know our stomachs have zero medication restrictions. My sleeve fills up with mucus which doesn't move quickly thus causing me discomfort with eating anything of substance for the last 3 days. I don't want to cause any further issues because inevitably nasal spray will run down the back of my throat just like the nasty sinus drainage.

I just want to know if anyone has any experience using either of these products post-op?

Quick note: they also make colloidal silver nasal spray. I tried it and it really dried things out for me.

That's great! Can you tell me what the brand name is on that? Do you have a link for purchase online?

Hmmmm....I looked around and couldn't find the bottle, but I'm pretty sure I got it at Whole Foods. Sorry I can't be more specific...

The difference between flonase and Nasonex is that flonase contains steroids and nasonex is non steroid. I use generic flonase. It works well for me.

I use generic Flonase as well and it works great. My doctor also gave me a sinus rinse bottle (http://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinusrinse.php) to use morning and night, and it's actually made a huge difference in my allergy symptoms.

I take generic Allegra 180 and use the generic Flonase year round. I like the Netti pot, I use it occasionally too, when I think of it.

I agree with the netti pot or nasal rinse. The nasal rinse will move heavier mucus out but if you use the netti pot religiously it should work. They both come with packets of premade saline rinse. You can make your own but you have to be careful as to what salt you are using. DO NOT USE regular table salt it is bad for the nasal meninges. Here is a recipe for your own 1/2 tsp non iodized salt 1/2 tsp baking soda mix it with distilled or pre-boiled Water to make sure you do not give your self a Pseudomonas infection in the nose.

AutumnLily

Thanks for the suggestion Lily. I've tried the netti pot. Unfortunately, I just can't do it. I almost drown myself, it's not pretty, it would be pretty hilarious if you were watching me on video.

No problemo thought I would share what I use. My sister uses flonase with her allergies as she has problems using the nasal rinser I got for her.

Hope you get some releif. Allergies can be a real pain.