Re: congestion

[Guest guest]

Hi !

I thought I was the only one with that symptom. I have been blaming it on

allergies. But I know EXACTLY what you are talking about! I am going to

talk with my doc ASAP. I hope you find some relief soon!!!!!!!

Carla

-----Original Message-----

From: Matthies [mailto:smatthies10@...]

Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 5:13 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: congestion

I have another symptom to ask about... I know that RA can attack

soft tissue and have had related pain in my throat that went away

with increased anti-inflammatories, but has anyone had any problems

with their nasal passages? I feel like mine our continually getting

narrower and that I'm plugged up all the time. I don't have a cold

and my nose isn't runny just can't breathe through it as well.

Anyone had similar symptom?? This has been going on close to a year

now and I guess I always just figured it was a virus whenever I went

to the Doc. so I didn't mention anything. Thanks, sarah

[Guest guest]

i think the nsaids we are taking do dry out the mouth and sinus as i have had that too, and i was always having too much drainage before so i have welcomed the dryness! BUT.. i began upping the amount of water i drink and now i'm fairly average. i do drink a lot of water; but not all at once. i drink small amounts throughout the day, keeping a glass handy all the time and probably consume an average of 8 to 10 glasses a day.. i have a reverse osmosis under the sink unit which is also connected to my ice maker so my water is crystal clear and ultra violet filter also removes most bacteria. but do check with your DR.

granny lee

----- Original Message -----

From: Carla Janes

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 5:13 PM

Subject: RE: congestion

Hi !I thought I was the only one with that symptom. I have been blaming it onallergies. But I know EXACTLY what you are talking about! I am going totalk with my doc ASAP. I hope you find some relief soon!!!!!!!Carla-----Original Message-----From: Matthies [mailto:smatthies10@...] Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 5:13 PMRheumatoid Arthritis Subject: congestionI have another symptom to ask about... I know that RA can attack soft tissue and have had related pain in my throat that went away with increased anti-inflammatories, but has anyone had any problems with their nasal passages? I feel like mine our continually getting narrower and that I'm plugged up all the time. I don't have a cold and my nose isn't runny just can't breathe through it as well. Anyone had similar symptom?? This has been going on close to a year now and I guess I always just figured it was a virus whenever I went to the Doc. so I didn't mention anything. Thanks, sarah

[Guest guest]

I know that Sjogren's Syndrome frequently accompanies RA and is characterized by decreased secretion of liquids. Dry eyes and dry mouth are most commonly reported but other decreased secretions also happen. In my case my nasal secretions tend to cake and I use Creamy Vaseline with Vitamin E to keep my nose relatively clear. This may not be related to your problem but it could be close. Good luck and God bless.

----- Original Message -----

From: Matthies

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 2:13 PM

Subject: congestion

I have another symptom to ask about... I know that RA can attack soft tissue and have had related pain in my throat that went away with increased anti-inflammatories, but has anyone had any problems with their nasal passages? I feel like mine our continually getting narrower and that I'm plugged up all the time. I don't have a cold and my nose isn't runny just can't breathe through it as well. Anyone had similar symptom?? This has been going on close to a year now and I guess I always just figured it was a virus whenever I went to the Doc. so I didn't mention anything. Thanks, sarah