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Posted 10/27/2015 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, I'm 23 yrs old ... Have been healthy all my life. Besides mental health, I've had anxiety for about 3 years really bad Now, took Prozac for 13 mo and seen a counselor and came off of it on my own because I was scared of being dependent on it... Now I'm pregnant (5 months) and my anxiety is in full force again due to these dang hormones.....



Anyways!!!
I have been sick for a couple weeks, no fever at all, but just feeling run down & some of it is pregnancy sumtpoms I think .. But I have had to sneeze for like almost 3 weeks, I get the burning sensation in my nose and I feel it coming on... I make the "Ahhhh" part but no "CHOO" lol. It's really freakin me out because I'm afraid I'm going to have a bunch of pressure in my head from this :( What could be causing this? Is it my mind playing tricks on me because I'm already freaked out that I can't sneeze? I have tried different things like tickling the roof of my mouth and sniffing spices to bring on a sneeze but it will start to come and I can't complete the sneeze. My mom is telling me to stop freaking out because it's allergies. But 3 weeks and I can't complete a sneeze???? Ugh!! Help

Post Edited (Lisa S) : 10/27/2015 10:33:24 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/27/2015 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lisa,

Sorry you are not feeling well.:( I hope this passes quickly and you are feeling better soon.

Not being able to sneeze is really unsatisfying! Have you tried looking up at the sunshine/bright sky, or an intense light? This ususally works for me.

Otherwise, how about using a safe for pregnancy decongestant? Ask your OB...but I believe Sudafed is okay...?

Relieving the congestion should stop the urge to sneeze.

I hope you are soon on the mend!

S.C.
Posted 10/27/2015 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum but sorry to hear you are not feeling well SC has offered some good advice and I agree that it would be worthwhile trying a decongestant.

When you can't sneeze it's usually a sign that you have blocked sinuses maybe caused by allergies but remember I am not a doctor so if things don't improve go and get checked by your doctor.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 10/27/2015 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, my anxiety always tends to make me think there's some medical reason I don't know about causing things like this... :-( I hate it. But I appreciate the tips. SC, I have tried looking at the light and my sneeze just stops before I'm able to complete it. Ugh. I will be happy when I can sneeze as silly as that sounds, haha.
Posted 10/27/2015 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
I know...that is so annoying! :/

However, rest assured that some congestion this time of year (either from a virus/sinus issue/allergy) is common and something that should pass quickly.:) This is not serious or harmful...but see your doctor if you get pain in your nasal passage area, or a fever...so as to rule out a sinus infection.

Feel better soon,

S.C.
Posted 11/2/2017 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lisa,
First of all , My english is not very good , please corporate.
I had the same problem and it is very irritating and every time I feel a pressure in my head. I was not able to sneeze since 28 sept 2017 and it went on for 1 month. After all this , I told the problem to my grandfather in law. They knew very much about Ayurveda. He told me the solution and I can't believe... cool
1. Take 2 BINDARFAL , I don't know what it is called in english but i will paste a pic of it.
2.Crush them and then boil them in water.
3. Take a clean cloth and pass the water through the cloth.
4.Inhale this water in your nose .
5. After 10-15 min you will sneeze many time and you will be happy.
This is the magic of Indian Ayurveda cool
I don't know how to paste pic in it..
Posted 11/2/2017 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Mohit and thanks for sharing.

I looked up Bindarfal and could not find the English equivilant...perhaps if you describe it to me, I can figure it out?

Is it a medication or herb? Give me some clues, and I bet I can get it. smile

I too believe that there is much merit in Eastern/traditional health practices...so thanks for contributing...and post with us anytime.

Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/3/2017 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
Have you tried a neti pot sinus flush?
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