Ok, please no nasty remarks if this is a dumb question but I have noticed myself sneezing like 10 times a day. I don't have a cold. I do have allergies but not at this time of year (usually in the spring) and my eyes are not itchy. It's strange. It may be coincidental because I know it seems like a stretch but I am sneezing alot!
Anyone else or am I just nuts? (lol)
2007-09-05 06:37:52 · 12 answers · asked by cwrayvoa 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
And one other goofy thing is that alot of time when I sneeze, it really hurts my lower abdomen. If I stand up or if I hold my abdomen, its better. Strange.
Pregnancy does some really wacky things to your body. Im only 11 weeks so I know I have not seen the best of it but geez!
2007-09-05 06:43:39 · update #1
Yes, my sneezes are also back to back...like a sneeze attack or soemthing. Lol.
Phew - glad to hear Im normal. My hubby thought I was nuts blaming it on the baby.
2007-09-05 06:49:18 · update #2
I'm almost at 17 weeks and know what your talking about, I seem to have sneezing fits, not sure of the cause.
2007-09-05 06:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by CLM 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're nuts!!! I'm 14 weeks 5 days and I've definetely noticed more sneezing. Check this out.
Taken from babycenter.com (15 weeks) :
If your nose is stuffed up, for example, you can probably chalk it up to your pregnancy. That's because increased estrogen can cause swelling in the mucous membranes and possibly the production of more mucus. Your blood volume is increasing, too, which causes your blood vessels to expand, including those in your nose. (You may get occasional nosebleeds as a result.) And because pregnancy alters your immune system and makes you more susceptible to certain infections, it might just be that you have a cold or allergies. In any case, make sure you stay away from irritants, like cigarette smoke, aerosols, and alcohol. To soothe your nostrils, use a humidifier or vaporizer at night, and drink plenty of fluids. You can also try over-the-counter saline drops or a buffered saline nasal spray. (If you're truly miserable, ask your doctor or midwife if it's okay to take decongestant medication.)
It's kind of annoying to be sneezing all the time but there could be worse symptoms right? Good luck with your pregnancy. :)
2007-09-05 13:46:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not nuts! I experienced more sneezing and "nasal" issues when I was pregnant too. I wouldn't say it was a cold or allergies, but I was definitely affected by something - my doctor said that all the tissues in the body are hypersensitive when you're pregnant, so you're noticing allergy triggers that usually wouldn't bother you. Keep plenty of tissues around...
Oh, and the DAY I gave birth I stopped sneezing. Explain that one... :)
2007-09-05 13:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by fuffernut 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have an increase in mucus when pregnant, so yes sneezing more often is common. It hurts my abdomen too and I'm 10 weeks pregnant. The same thing happened in my first pregnancy.
2007-09-05 13:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont know really if i sneeze more being pregnant, but i can relate to you about the whole lower stomach hurting after you sneeze. it could be round ligament pain... or you just pulled a muscle. Lol... sometimes when i sneeze i pee... i cant help it. Its so embarrassing... i hope that doesnt happen to you.
2007-09-05 14:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by ஐ♥ Br0wnEyez ♥ஐ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sneeze for what seems like no reason too! lol. Feels funny to sneeze during pregnancy. I startle the baby once in awhile too.
2007-09-05 13:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by Darling 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NONONO you're not theonly one! I also have been sneezing a lot haha i forgot why that happens... maybe its because of heightened sense of smell or because us pregnant women are sensitive to everything but i know i've been sneezing like crazy sometimes back to back to back haha it sucks my boyfriend makes fun of me. Also my nose bleeds every now and thena dn i've never had a bloody nose before.
2007-09-05 13:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by MissJOJO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah thank you i thought i was crazy i sneeze a lot too and i never used too. Well nope than your not alone:)
2007-09-05 13:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are not nuts! Your senses are sensitive.Any little thing can either aggravate you or your senses.Try keping your face wiped especially if you are going to be outside or cleaning.Good Luck!!!
2007-09-05 16:29:28 · answer #9 · answered by dmgbrown77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do sneeze more...I'm not sick...no allergies at all. I don't know...it's weird, but I do sneeze more often, especially when I'm around my boyfriend......uuummm...Am I allergic to him!?!?! LOL
2007-09-05 13:44:08 · answer #10 · answered by Diana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋