Drippy nose anyone?

[anissa]

I have had a drippy nose for several years now and I have no idea what to blame that on.  Now that I have something "officially" wrong with me I have to wonder if the drippy nose has anything to do with the AN.  It could just be some kind of a sinus issue but wouldn't they have seen that on the MRI?  Like a blocked sinus in my forehead or something?  Anyway, I say it is drippy because it just drips out and not something I can sniffle back, know what I mean?  After I met with the neurotologist they asked me to collect a sample to test it for CSF but it luckily came back negative.  Anyone?

[msmaggie]

Hi Anissa,
If it came back negative, then you are okay.  If it was a CSF leak, it would leak out only on one side, and mostly when you were bent over.  Can't say I know what you are dealing with, though!

Priscilla

[HeadCase2]

anissa,
  Is the drippy nose only on one side, the AN side?  If so, it's possible that it could be due to the AN compromising the facial nerve.  Some patients on the forum have reported various facial post treatment affects.  I stil have some slight facial nerve effects.  Whenever I eat flavorful food, my AN side eye will tear up and my AN side nostril will get a bit drippy.  The explaination has been that when the facial nerve is damaged and repairs itself, some of the nerve connections can become cross-connected.
 If your nose gets drippy on both sides, then my guess would be that the AN is not involved.
Regards,
  Rob

[Pooter]

Dunno if this is AN-related or not, but in the year leading up to diagnosis/surgery, I had 4 or so sinus infections.  Since surgery, I haven't had so much of a stopped up nose.

Regards,
Brian

[lori67]

Could it be allergies?  My nose runs constantly depending on what's in bloom outside.

[Sue]

Oh, honey, welcome to the club.  I have a drippy nose and it's mostly from the AN side.  It's very annoying.

Sue in Vancouver USA

[wendysig]

I'm with Lori my allergies are starting to act up already -- guess Spring is here.

Wendy

[Joef]

I too always get a "wet" nose when I eat a good steak or something instead of my mouth watering .... nerves have shorted out !  there is never any amount to blow ... but when I use a napkin to wipe my mouth , I try to wipe my nose too and not make it obvoius if there are people eating with me .... 

[southjersey636]

I too always get a "wet" nose when I eat a good steak or something instead of my mouth watering .... nerves have shorted out !  there is never any amount to blow ... but when I use a napkin to wipe my mouth , I try to wipe my nose too and not make it obvoius if there are people eating with me .... 

Just made me laugh reading your response because I do the same exact damn thing when eating out in a restaurant or somewhere around people. I tend to wipe my mouth and then my nose very quick so it looks like I am wiping my mouth. I also get a runnny nose when its hot food etc..

This runny nose thing was talked about before on another topic but from what I remember reading and what I just read from you its a common symptom, its annoying at times but oh well, I'm glad I'm alive.

[anissa]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one!  It has been so irritating/inconvenient for so long but there is some weird sense of peace knowing that its a symptom.  I'm secretly hoping (with not any real expectations) that it will quit after my surgery.  I can hope, right?!  BTW, I do the same thing with my napkin, lol.

[satman]

count me in,been there done that.
still waiting on the t-shirt.

[EJTampa]

I only developed a drippy nose after surgery, and for some reason, it's on the opposite side of the AN.  Luckily, mine doesn't do it when I'm eating, but rather after exercise such as walking.  I'm guessing mine is unrelated to the surgery, perhaps just alergies as our oak trees are just passing their peak pollen season.
 
Ernie

[lori67]

Ernie,

Mine does the same thing - opposite side of the AN and whenever I exercise.  I have to bring a box of tissues with me on the treadmill.  I'm sure everyone else there thinks I'm getting my germs all over everything, but I'm not sick - just drippy!  And springtime allergies don't help matters!

Lori

[Kaybo]

Ernie~
Mine is also when I am "exerting energy" or bending over.  Anytime I walk, run, eliptical, etc., it is BAD and also when I am gardening (pulling weeds) or putting Christmas lights around the yard - anything bending over!  Mine is ALL on the same side as the AN though!

K

[Joef]

Bending over? sounds like a CSF leak ...  I assume you've been tested right?  its been a long time since your surgery....