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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Sinusitis / October 2004Nasonex
After more than 6 months of interrupted sleep and sneezing fits/allergy attacks during the day I went to see my gp on Thursday. I figured that he'd prescribe flonase but recommended nasonex instead. 2 puffs per nostril, twice per day. I started on the spray that night and felt the effect almost immediately. My sinuses feel like they are teflon-coated. Breathing is effortless again. I've packed away my claritin. Last night I slept through the night for the first time in months and didn't fill 2 or 3 kleenexes when I woke up. My father, when alive, was a pharmacist and warned me against these sprays. He claimed that no one actually knew how they worked or the possible side effects. I goggled nasonex and his contention was supported. http://www.biospace.com/ccis/detail.cfm?ClinicalID=332 I don't know how long I'll be on this med but I'm concerned about the side effects. I suppose I have to balance those side effects with the obvious side effects of interrupted sleep and constant sinus/allergy problems during the day. I also wonder how long the med will be effective. The worst case scenario would be to continue on this drug until the effectiveness wore off. Then what? Anyway, I'm looking for direction from this well-informed group. I'm sure that many of you have been there and done that and any insight would be appreciated. tia Peter H >After more than 6 months of interrupted sleep and sneezing fits/allergy >attacks during the day I went to see my gp on Thursday. I figured that [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >obvious side effects of interrupted sleep and constant sinus/allergy >problems during the day. There are normally no side effects at all. Systemic absorption is only trace amounts. It can be taken indefinitely long term. It does not wear off or cause addiction. Nasonex is one of the lowest absorbtions of any nasal steroid spray, so it ia better choice than Flonase for you. So nasal steroid sprays are actually a better choice than other alternatives for many people. >I also wonder how long the med will be effective The worst case >scenario would be to continue on this drug until the effectiveness wore [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Peter H So nasal steroid sprays are actually a better choice than other alternatives for many people. yes, the medication goes to your nose and not to your toes like the systemic stuff. Good article in AARP on how bad Benadryl is for seniors. Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com >>After more than 6 months of interrupted sleep and sneezing fits/allergy >>attacks during the day I went to see my gp on Thursday. I figured that >>he'd prescribe flonase but recommended nasonex instead. 2 puffs per >>nostril, twice per day. >> >>I started on the spray that night and felt the effect almost >>immediately. My sinuses feel like they are teflon-coated. Breathing is >>effortless again. I've packed away my claritin. >> [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >>I also wonder how long the med will be effective The worst case >>scenario would be to continue on this drug until the effectiveness wore >>off. Then what? >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> >>Peter H Hello, You mean like Amphotericin B isnot supposed to be absorbed into the body when used as a nasal wash? So why did i get the gout (hyperuricemia (or whatever spelling)) from it? You need more education on this subject so you best go to here: www.mall-net.com/mcs/afung.html www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/G220.htm As you can see you should stop telling people to take steroids, because they only hide the symptoms and destroy the body. They are a destructive, modern-day version of the old-time "Sugar Pill". Theyhave now become Medicine's Trogon Horse . . . In the beginning they were to be used (in conjunction with bonified medication), just long enough to get you: "over the hump"; now they are an abused drug by laymen as well as the medical society. They should be taken off the market, because of this ignorant and diabolical abuse. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/benjamin.htm MustRead! http://WWW.PAMINIFARM.COM "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" Hosea 4:6 >Hello, >You mean like Amphotericin B isnot supposed to be absorbed [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >www.mall-net.com/mcs/afung.html >www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/G220.htm No I said nothing about Amphotericin B and I have never recommended it. >As you can see you should stop telling people to take steroids, >because they only hide the symptoms and destroy the body. They >are a destructive, modern-day version of the old-time "Sugar >Pill". You're failing to distinguish between oral steroids, which do have side-effects, and nasal steroid sprays , which normally do not. >>Hello, >>You mean like Amphotericin B isnot supposed to be absorbed [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >You're failing to distinguish between oral steroids, which do have >side-effects, and nasal steroid sprays , which normally do not. Hello, Please pay attention this time!!!! Just because "they" say it willnot be absorbed into the body doesnot in anywaysahpeorform mean it is the truth, as was the case with my Amphotericin B experience. I only gave my case history as an example of the bullsh!t being fed to us goy. Everything that even if it only gets on the skin will be absorbed into the body. Why do you think they tell you to wear special clothing, bathe, etc. when you spray insecticides?????!!!!!!! + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/benjamin.htm MustRead! http://WWW.PAMINIFARM.COM "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" Hosea 4:6 > After more than 6 months of interrupted sleep and sneezing fits/allergy > attacks during the day I went to see my gp on Thursday. I figured that [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Last night I slept through the night for the first time in months and > didn't fill 2 or 3 kleenexes when I woke up. That's terrific! I only wish it worked that well for me! :-) > My father, when alive, was a pharmacist and warned me against these > sprays. He claimed that no one actually knew how they worked or the > possible side effects. I goggled nasonex and his contention was supported. > > http://www.biospace.com/ccis/detail.cfm?ClinicalID=332 Gee, if Nasonex has been approved for pediatric patients as young as two years old, I would consider that as an indication that it's pretty safe. My ENT said it's safe to use it, even if I get a common cold, or even if I get a *mild* sinus infection. Its side effect profile isn't much worse than that of placebo: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/momet1_ad.htm I've been on meds for long periods, that are a lot less safe than Nasonex, believe me. It's a tradeoff each patient has to make for himself. > I also wonder how long the med will be effective. The worst case > scenario would be to continue on this drug until the effectiveness wore > off. Then what? I've never heard of its effectiveness wearing off over long periods of time. I have heard of inflammation getting so much worse that it can no longer control the inflammation. But that should be checked out by a physician anyway.  SignatureSteven D. Litvintchouk Email: sdlitvin@earthlinkNOSPAM.net Remove the NOSPAM before replying to me. Nasonex, Flonase and the others have been heavily used for two decades. Side effects have been minimal, even in children. Occasionally there is a nose bleed. As for effect on the general body, we see few if any. One author wrote that all of them are the same, just use the one that is cheaper. If you find one that works for you, no reason not to use it. Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com > After more than 6 months of interrupted sleep and sneezing fits/allergy > attacks during the day I went to see my gp on Thursday. I figured that [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Peter H Hello, Suggest having a I.O.P test, eye pressure test, several days after starting nasal spray, inhaler or tablet that is steroid base. take care. beamish. >>After more than 6 months of interrupted sleep and sneezing fits/allergy >>attacks during the day I went to see my gp on Thursday. I figured that [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > take care. > beamish. Hi Beamish: I've done a search and have found no reports of a connection between Nasonex and glaucoma. I'm curious as to why you would recommend an IOP Test. Peter H >Hi Beamish: I've done a search and have found no reports of a connection >between Nasonex and glaucoma. I'm curious as to why you would recommend >an IOP Test. Oral steroids can raise IOP, and marginally inhaled steroids slightlly, but the studies show that nasal steroid sprays do not, especially Nasonex, which has the lowest systemic absorption. But it never hurts do know your IOP's anyway. I think everyone should, along with their cholesterol and blood pressure levels. >>Hi Beamish: I've done a search and have found no reports of a connection >>between Nasonex and glaucoma. I'm curious as to why you would recommend [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > along > with their cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Hello, Agree with your last paragraph. Some question concerning second paragraph and the individual. In my case my basic I.O.P., before health problems and use of medication, was close to the beginning of the danger zone. Do to a new problem concerning sinus inflammation tried several different nasal sprays for sinus problem, some had no useful effect some caused increased occular pressure. Just a 2 point increase but thereby placing me in a danger zone and the need for eye drops to lower the pressure. If my Doctor had not ask me to have my eyes checked I very well could have had a more serious issue concerning my sight. When I visit a doctor I remind myself that I am an individual and may have a different response then the average to medication. This is most important when there are several meds. involved. So I do follow your last paragraph everytime my meds. are changed. Take Care. beamish. >Hello, Agree with your last paragraph. >Some question concerning second paragraph and the individual. In my case my [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >increased occular pressure. Just a 2 point increase but thereby placing me >in a danger zone and the need for eye drops to lower the pressure. If my Yes actually these danger points are just arbitrarily chosen statistically at x% etc., but then again I suppose they have to have some number. Sme people can have low IOP's and still get glaucoma. Others can have high IOP's and no glaucoma. A field test is important. Still, better safe than sorry..... >Doctor had not ask me to have my eyes checked I very well could have had a >more serious issue concerning my sight. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Take Care. >beamish. My father, when alive, was a pharmacist and warned me against these >>sprays. He claimed that no one actually knew how they worked or the >>possible side effects. I goggled nasonex and his contention was supported. It is true that years ago there was considerable question re safety over long periods of time. At that time your father was right. But now, two decades later and according to the 2004 Rhinology meeting the systemic side effects are negligeable and simply have not been shown to be a factor requireing cessation of treatment. You can get nosebleed and thinning of nasal membranes, but that is treatable. You don't get addiction , nervousness, and the drug goes to your nose and not to your toes. Of course you don't want to use it if you can avoid it , and the stuff costs money. Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com >After more than 6 months of interrupted sleep and sneezing fits/allergy >attacks during the day I went to see my gp on Thursday. I figured that >he'd prescribe flonase but recommended nasonex instead. 2 puffs per [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >I also wonder how long the med will be effective. The worst case >scenario would be to continue on this drug until the effectiveness wore >off. Then what? > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Peter H Hello, Get rid of the kitty-litter box and bird cages etc: You could start with air filters and cleaners; also O-zone bulbs are cheap for a starter until you can afford the O-zone generator (cost about $700.00); then there is this or bust: www.mall-net.com/mcs/afung.html (not to mention this): www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/G220.htm (and this): Remember the "Saying": Where there is irritation; There is blockage; Where there is blockage; There is swelling; Where there is swelling; There is infection. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/benjamin.htm MustRead! http://WWW.PAMINIFARM.COM "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" Hosea 4:6 |
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