sinus headache?

fredntan

I have been having left frontal lobe sinus pressure. It hurts on left side when I bend over. Been going on for last few months after cold. Used mt nettie pot,did roynd of antibiotics. Seemed to get better some. Now if i cough or sneeze there is pressure. Maybe i should go back to doc for xrays? I hate docs.if it is a sinus thing then its viral. Just had last part od diep last week. Just hurts when there is change in pressure.

MelissaDallas

If you can take them try a week of Mucinex (/store brand is fine) & the "real" pseudoephedrine that you have to sign for at the pharmacy counter. Take the recommended number of doses every day and drink plenty of water. Usually within a day or two I can tell it is working because my ears start popping & I realize I've been so plugged up in the head & sinuses that I haven't even been hearing well. Standing in the shower with the hot water running on your face for as long as possible helps too.

fredntan

I also did weanmyself off effexor slowly over last few months,but havnt had any of that in maybe three weeks . In full menopause now

fredntan

Forgotabout the pseudofed. Thanks

MelissaDallas

Your welcome. The mucinex will help the pseudoephedrine work bevause it thins it out. The decongestants available on the shelf now without a signature are worthless.

fredntan

I got the good kind of pseudo fed. If this works do i send copay?:-)

MelissaDallas

Hope it helps. I am a veteran allergy/sinus sufferer. This usually does the trick for me:) Only trade-off is pseudofed making it hard to sleep. I try to take the last dose no later than 6 or 7. Sometimes its a toss-up between not sleeping because you're too stopped up to sleep & not sleeping because the meds keep you awake.

fredntan

Thats what is so strange my sinus es are totally clear. Will try it, maybeneed to see ent. Another doc to add to my list

fredntan

I am going to my docnext monday. Freaking myself out. I still have a stabbing pain in left side when i bend over. I googled that . Hadto take xanax after that. I am on bc retreat this week. They will orderscan. I am so scared. Finaly told my husband.

fredntan

Ct scan negative!!



I went to ER. Just couldnt take it. It must be stress. Sigh of relief. I canwork myself up something silly