Hey all, so I'm four months out and doing great! But these crazy temperatures here in Boston have got the best of me! Congested , bad cough ect. I haven't taken any over the counter meds since surgery, I kno we can't have NSAIDs , but is that all? Can I take day quill, muxinex??? Any help will be much appreciated! Sleeve on all!

I'm getting over a sinus and ear infection and Sudafed/antihistamines were approved by my doctor. Sudafed raises my blood pressure a little, however. A steroid spray was also prescribed. Saline sprays can be bought over the counter and may also help. Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu (which I have always found to work well) is not allowed. Day-quil, Ny-quil, and Mucinex may need to be checked. Tylenol and Guafineson (ingredients in Mucinex) should be okay.

I just got over a bad cold with head congestion. My surgeon ok'd real Sudafed ( the kind you have to ask the pharmacist for), mucinex, and Delsym. The combo worked well and seemed to keep the symptoms minimal. Try giving your surgeon's office a call today and hopefully you can catch someone to ask. I hope you feel better soon!

You can call your doctor's office to check, but I'm pretty sure nyquill will be okay. I take ZyrtecD and flonase due to bad sinuses and was able to resume them immediately after surgery.

Thanks so much everyone!! ????

I have a nasty cough and sore throat and I was told that sugar free cough syrup and sugar free cough drops are okay. Doesn't help you with congestion though...