https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 07:56:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710916 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:26:12 +0000 hellobeeboston 2710916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recently had to go because I knew I had a sinus infection (I'm prone to them though) and I waited until I was 2 weeks into the cold and it was getting worse, not better... My face was also throbbing, my cheek sinus was looking swollen, and my snot was an unhealthy yellow (TMI).... got antibiotics and was better in a few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710817 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:32:38 +0000 MrsSRS 2710817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd use my neti pot twice a day, but most colds last about 10-12 days so I wouldn't go to the doctor unless I'd been sick for two weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710802 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:16:28 +0000 Foodnerd81 2710802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I almost never go. I was also told that most sinus infections clear up on their own, like 70%, so better to wait at least two weeks I think before taking something. But I had one last winter that just wouldn't go away- like 6 weeks probably. I was hesitant to take antibiotics because I was nursing my newborn but I finally did and it got better within days. But she also got a yeast diaper rash which made me feel horribly guilty (mom guilt). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710773 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:59:08 +0000 looch 2710773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I typically go if I haven't gotten better in a week. I made the mistake of not getting something looked at in a timely manner and I ended up on a steroid inhaler for 3 months. Even if I can't medicate, I prefer to know what I am really dealing with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710740 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:33:22 +0000 PawPrints 2710740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get sinus infections all the time these days, so I would go. In my experience, getting on the antibiotic within the first two weeks makes for a much easier/faster recovery versus if I let it drag on for 4-6 weeks before going in. At that point it takes an entire cycle of antibiotics before I feel relief. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710709 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:57:27 +0000 psw27 2710709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: Thanks! I'll check that out! </p> <p>@Boogs: I'm thinking of trying one of those too. I think Afrin is preggo safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710705 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:53:23 +0000 Boogs 2710705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not pregnant, but I had similar issues a last month and my allergy nasal spray really helped! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710691 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:45:17 +0000 cascademom 2710691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely do a nasal rinse with a NeilMed one. It might bring you some relief especially pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710681 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:29:40 +0000 psw27 2710681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: I'm thinking I should just tough it out. I'm so weird about taking anything when I'm sick - I took sudafed once and benedryl once... should probably just try to zap it with something like mucinex once and for all. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710679 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:23:11 +0000 gingerbebe 2710679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a similar thing at a similar point when I was pregnant and they told me they wouldn't give me antibiotics until I had been sick for 2 weeks. I wasn't happy about it but it was gone by then. Just lots of humidifier, Gatorade, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Neti pot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-you-see-a-doctor#post-2710676 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:17:28 +0000 psw27 2710676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had a cold for about 8 days now. I'm really not feeling any better than I was a week ago - super runny nose, some wheezing, bad sleep cause I can't breathe, ears are crackling, etc. I'm also 34 weeks pregnant so I'm trying not to take anything. My midwife suggested I see my PCP and possibly get antibiotics. I never go to the PCP so it feels a little dramatic for a cold but if its a sinus infection I want to get it taken care of. What would you do? </p>