If you are an allergy sufferer -- how do you know if your symptoms are allegy related or if you have a cold?
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VERY MUCH THE SAME SYMPTOMS BUT WITH A COLD YOU HAVE SOME FEVER AND A LITTLE ACHE IN THE MUSCLE OR JOINT AREAS
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Do you have Allergy? It can be sinus pressure and can be causing headaches. The reason I'm saying this is because \nI have migraines and been suffering for many years and I \nbeen taking prescription medication, plus I've been seeing\nan allergist for a long time as well. I took a test to see what\nI was allergic too and now I get allergy shots and take allergy\nmedication to prevent congestion built up. But with this weather\nwe still can't help but getting sick. I do go every year to get my\nFlu shot, I make sure of that. So If I were you, I would ask your \nDr. to refer you to an Allergist. Once you get more info from the \nAllergist Dr. you'll start knowing the different between\nmigraine and sinus pressure headache.
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FLu season for the most part is over, now we are into Allergy season, which can make you feel rundown, sniffly, and kinda flu-like.
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Keep a journal of when and where you experience these symptoms.  That will help enormously.  \n\nThere's always the chance that you are being exposed to an allergen that you weren't tested for.  Seeing that the medications aren't helping either... this theory probably is off-base.\n\nI'm leaning to the following differential diagnoses:\n1.  Dry environment:  Low humidity can cause these symptoms in some people.\n\n2.  Chemical reaction:  Maybe you are being exposed to some chemical.  Floor wax does it to me.\n\n3.  Changes in the barometric pressure:  Some people experience these symptoms with sudden drops in barometric pressure.  Do they occur right before a rain/snowstorm? or on overcast days?\n\nMy guess is the barometric pressure.  Do you suffer headaches/sinus pressure with these symptoms as well?\n\nWARNING:  many people are suggesting natural healers/homeopaths/alternative medicine.  Word to the wise:  most of these things are total quackery.  There is little (if ANY) evidence to support their practice. \n\nKeep the journal and good luck!
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Did the dr do a blood test to rule out infection, like a white blood count?  You might have a virus, severe cold, or infection.  You normally don't run a fever with allergies but they can turn into sinus infections and upper respiratory, even bronchitis.  Rest, drink lots of fluids, take a fever reducer of some kind, maybe something for the congestion, maybe a vaporizer for the chest discomfort, try some chicken soup, and see how you feel Monday, if not better please go back to the dr as you may need an antibiotic.
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I have no allergies, but I do feel like crap and I am having a pretty bad day so far! aT LEAST THE WEEK IS OVER...\n\nTake care and feel better soon,\n\nDiego
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I'm not sure you have a cold.  My daughter started out the same way and has been ill for the past 4 weeks.  The doctor told her she has a bacterial infection and put her on antibiotics.  She has been awfully weak, like you, had coughing spells, then she came down with the sniffles and ear infection.  I suggest you see a doctor and have him prescribe the proper medication.  You may need to give a blood sample to determine if it is a cold or an infection.  In either case, I hope you see a professional and get the help you need.  Get well soon!!!!
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I need to know what medical history, Medications , allergies. What were you doing at the time, did you experience Chest pn with this, or shortness of breath. did you seel medical attention, did you have flu like symptoms.\n\nI am a paramedic , not a doctor but I may be able to answer your questions.
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i hope this will suffice...\nwhen microscopic particles that are introduced into your nasal passage irritate the sinus cavity you feel a tingly or ticklish, itchy\nsensation which can sometimes be accompanied by a sneeze.\nwhen that occurs, it's your bodies' natural defenses that are, and I quote, "fighting back" with antibodies to "kick out" the uninvited host (or hosts) of germs that attack (the microscopic particles mentioned earlier)...\nthanks for your time.\nquote "
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You definitely have an allergy to something.  Perhaps it is to something that you have eaten.  You should go to see your doctor who can refer you to an Allergist.  They will be able to run an alergy test on you to see what types of things you are allergic to so that they will better know how to help you.
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Do you refer to the psychological factor?\nDo you want to say that some persons have taken a dog and they have relieved their allergy symptoms because they were just feeling better, more relaxed?\nIf you want to say this, that I can understand, yes, according my opinion can happen what you say.\nBut if you are allergic to pollen, as you say, you have to remember that all pets carry a small amount of allergens and they can BE ALSO CARRIERS OF ALLERGENS FROM OUTSIDE and each one of them may carry different allergic responses.\nBathing your dog frequently will probably harm the hydrolipidic equilibrium of their skin, and will not deprive them from all the known allergens. Maybe it will help in depriving him from some allergens in which you are allergic, but are you sure that you will wash out the allergens that are causing TO YOU the allergy?\nLet's take another consideration.\nHave you ever tried to go to a specialist and discuss with him about a desensibilisation treatment?\nThis is possible in our era. You will see after a successful implementation of the therapy, how much your quality of life will be improved!\n\nKaterina\n\n\nI CAME BACK TO CHECK IF YOU HAD SENT SOMETHING MORE, BUT I DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING AT ALL. IS IT EVERYTHING OK?
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Absolutely, your beating heart requires a visit in person to specialists. Don't consider this internet advice. This is only a sharing of my experiences. You've the right to request referrals and confer with more than one specialist. I had a General Practioner with an ego that. Well. Maybe you've encountered one of those already.\n\nI've discovered over the years, that allergies have the possibility of change. If only to rule out an allergy is not a side effect or allergic reaction to the medications one has? It's been worth getting tested again.\n\nAs far as pills go, I'm allergic to corn-based, egg-based  meds, codeine based, and some penicillin. I have outdoor and food allergies a page long in small font. An allergist MAY recommend weekly allergy shots. A tiny amount of what you are allergic to is inserted just under the skin via a needle. The idea is to build up resistance and immunity. Don't compare it to flu shots. Feels like a mosquito bite. If you have had the skin test for allergies already, then it is comparably the same technique.\n\nThe allergists have regularly reminded me of the value of changing the environment as best one can. Many people spend at least 8-10 hrs at home in a day to sleep. \n\nSome of this is Dr recommended, some is what I found from experience:\n\nAll the allergists I've seen have told me these things in common:\n\n1. Removing all carpet and old furniture in your home. Cover in plastic what you can't get rid of. \n2. Wash floors 1-2 a week. \n3. Cover your mattress in plastic. \n4. Wash your bed sheets more often, in hot water.\n5. Use a good quality air filter that will clean the air of pollens, dust etc. Change filters regularly. Especially in your sleeping area. Ensure it is big enough to cover the square footage of the room(s).\n6. Clear sleeping area as much as possible.\n\nI've found:\n1. I don't keep my clothes I've worn in the sleeping area. I've spent a day gathering allergens on my clothing.\n2. Before going to bed. I shower, or at least wash my hair during the worst of the allergy season. The pollens are in the hair, and will transfer to the pillow.\n3. If you drive, clean windows and dashboard 1-2 a week. I use Windex for that, as well as for windows in the home. Remember the vent openings. Clean as far as you can reach.  Get rid of the paper towels you used. Wash the floors. Hot water, a touch of bleach and mr clean are what I've used. Then when the wet floor gadgets that use disposable wet sheets on them came out, I started using those to wipe down floors.\n4. Cleared as much dust collecting trinkets out of my  living space as possible. Wiped down what I can't on a regular basis.\n5. My cloth curtains are washed seasonally. Use hot water if there's no rubber lining. Use cold water if there's a rubber lining. Put a small amount of bleach in the washer. My metal window blinds, I wash down regularly with mild dish soap and water.\n6. Showers are also dual purpose. I find the water moisture helps ease discomfort. Same applies by using a wet cold cloth over the face. Or a cold air humidifier.\n7. Multi-vitamins appear to be a booster to alleviating my symptoms. Some theorize it is Vitamins B-complex and C that help the most. My Dr's have said it's no harm (to me) to take them. I use a well-known respected brand name without additives.\n8. I don't experiment with herbal remedies. Unless you have thoroughly researched botany, that item can be directly or indirectly RELATED to what you're allergic to. I was  surprised... what is related to what. Botany is very complex. They may also interfere with any prescribed medications one is taking. Messing with heart medications may not be a good thing to risk. \n\nI strongly follow with what the specialists say. They've spent 10 years to get a Drs degree, and five more years of specialty studies. Here, there are currently no standards on the strength of an herba
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It may be a nocebo, everyone's nose either clogs or runs after crying, but if you relate it to allergies the nocebo effect kicks in and you THINK you are allergic to something, and thus you "are" :P
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Yes, allergies can cause the types of problems that you are describing.  But, like the other poster advised, I would check with my doctor.  I had several of the same symptoms that you are describing along with vertigo and a feeling of pressure in my ear whenever I lay on my side.  It turned out that I had an infection of the eustatius tubes in both my ears.
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Could be allergies get your doctor to check it out.
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Your situation sounds like allergies.  If that is indeed what it is, you could probably get some relief with antihistamines.  See a doctor for a prescription.  If you want to try something yourself first, try Alavert over the counter.  The mucus is probably drainage from your sinuses.  That could also explain the coughing.
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- Wake up in cold sweat many times each night\n- Wife complains of "jackhammer snoring" (very loud and jarring)\n- Wife hears me stop breathing, followed by strangled-sounding inhale\n- Never wake up refreshed no matter how long I "sleep"\n- Lots of thrashing arms and legs during sleep\n- Acid reflux\n- Falling asleep during day\n- Symptoms worse (for me) during allergy season\n\nALL of the symptoms went away when I started using a C-PAP machine regularly, even the acid reflux, even during allergy season.