slightly paranoid sinus prescription meds question

[Kyle49]

Like a lot of people, I have problems with my sinuses. My symptoms are fairly mild, but in the winter they are persistent enough that I have finally decided to go see a doctor after trying every over the counter sinus medication known to man. I have an appointment this week and I was reading up on sinus conditions (normally referred to as sinusitis) and what treatments doctors use in treating sinusitis. One of the common medications doctors prescribe is a prescription nose inhalent that uses some kind of steroid. This is the element that has me slightly concerned. I realize that we obviously aren't talking illegal steroids here, but is this still something I want to avoid? I'm worried that maybe it would show up as a red flag on my medical examination. My symptoms are not real severe so if this could pose a potential problem I would just stick to the over the counter medications. But if it wouldn't be a problem, I would love to try and get rid of my symptoms for good. In case it matters, I have applied to the NYPD and Westchester police department.

sorry for being overly paranoid, but since my appointment is this week, I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. sometimes it is better to be safe then sorry. and if anyone else suffers from sinuse trouble, then please let me know how you deal with!

[JD45]

you're overly paranoid, plain and simple. It's a prescribed medication. Just let your BI know about it and you should be fine.

[Kyle49]

JD, you are right. Since I've known I always wanted to work in law enforcment to some degree, I have made sure to stay away from anything that can get me into trouble. But I realize that I also have to use common sense at the same time. I will do so in the future.

[Star]

Don't worry about it as long as you can back up any med you take. If it's over the counter, it doesn't count unless you are abusing it.

[acreature]

And you CAN abuse Nasal Spray. I kicked a one year dependancy two years ago. It is hard to come off that crap yo :eek:

[Star]

And you CAN abuse Nasal Spray. I kicked a one year dependancy two years ago. It is hard to come off that crap yo :eek:

Can I just rip you a new one, hon. I am sadly in need of abusing someone. K? Thanks. :D You silly boy, I need a victim, right about now. LOL!

[acreature]

Huh?



I didn't mean it as a DQ, just it can be abused.

[Star]

j/k, I was talking about abusing you. WOOP, over your head, silly. :D