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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 196195" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>There is less of a problem with the nasal sprays than an oral steriod that really saturates your system. Yes, you still get some in you, but I really don't think it would be enough to cause the kinds of problems steroids have the reputation for. difficult child 1 was on oral prednisone for about four months and it really made him depressed. husband took oral prednisone for about two weeks post-operatively and it nearly made him psychotic (but then, he's the one I suspect with a mood disorder). Now, he's also taken Flonase, which I believe has a form of steroid in it, and has had no problems. Same for difficult child 1 and Flonase and even Advair. It's really the oral steroids that mess people up, and usually it's when you're on it for an extended length of time.</p><p> </p><p>If I were in your shoes, I think I'd go ahead and give the nasal treatment a try. You can always stop if you see things starting to go awry for K. You'll know before anyone else that something's not right because you're her mom and know her the most intimately. The neti pot is one option. There's also a new kit by the people that make the Ocean saline nasal spray. One bottle is used for irrigation, and the other has a moisturizing solution to help reduce irritation. I just picked up a pack at Costco yesterday for husband because he's had a lot of sinus trouble lately.</p><p> </p><p>Hopefully one of these options will give K some relief. And then again, you always have the choice of getting a second opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 196195, member: 3444"] There is less of a problem with the nasal sprays than an oral steriod that really saturates your system. Yes, you still get some in you, but I really don't think it would be enough to cause the kinds of problems steroids have the reputation for. difficult child 1 was on oral prednisone for about four months and it really made him depressed. husband took oral prednisone for about two weeks post-operatively and it nearly made him psychotic (but then, he's the one I suspect with a mood disorder). Now, he's also taken Flonase, which I believe has a form of steroid in it, and has had no problems. Same for difficult child 1 and Flonase and even Advair. It's really the oral steroids that mess people up, and usually it's when you're on it for an extended length of time. If I were in your shoes, I think I'd go ahead and give the nasal treatment a try. You can always stop if you see things starting to go awry for K. You'll know before anyone else that something's not right because you're her mom and know her the most intimately. The neti pot is one option. There's also a new kit by the people that make the Ocean saline nasal spray. One bottle is used for irrigation, and the other has a moisturizing solution to help reduce irritation. I just picked up a pack at Costco yesterday for husband because he's had a lot of sinus trouble lately. Hopefully one of these options will give K some relief. And then again, you always have the choice of getting a second opinion. [/QUOTE]
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