the sinus pain!

[Rising Phoenix]

God Damn IT! :banghead:

let me just say thank god for friends in low places...

[Haole Girl]

1. Have you tried humidifiers?

We have two of these (one for the living room & one for our bedroom):

http://www.brookstone.com/searchResults.jsp.vr?NOCACHE=true

They are lifesavers, and worth every penny, when we are forced to turn on the heater.

Hope you feel better soon.

:hug:

[Rising Phoenix]

2. I have yes

and even though I clean it everyday and have a special mold keep away ball, what ever it is called, it still gets a bit moldy, which aggravates that allergy and it isn't very helpful for my asthma. I have been using the vicks waterless vaporizer, and that helps quite a bit. I have been using the NediPot twice a day. I can not take any medicine besides Claritin and saline and its just not cutting it.

I am making an appt next week to see what can be done. I think the next step is sinus surgery, but as was proven by my breast reduction, I am not the best healer.

Anyway, my low friend fix is starting to help, thank god, but that can't be a regular option, for obvious reasons.

Good vibes. Please.

Oh and thanks for the hugs and well wishes. :loveya:

[Haole Girl]

3. Mold is nasty

Check it out~ http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=112011&RN=880

the ones we use kill 99.99% of germs.

A little investment, in a good humidifier, can go a long way!

You're welcome, btw. :loveya:

[Rising Phoenix]

5. $100 dollar humidifier.....

I need an honest answer, does it really help the sinuses? Is that the kind you have?

I must confess, mine is a cheapo little one. But I have to feel confident it will work pretty well as I have spent so much money this month on frivolous underwear and expensive purses. :rofl:

thanks for the link, I did save it.

:loveya:

[Haole Girl]

6. You get what you pay for sometimes

Yes, it helps a lot. We used to use a less expensive one too... that's how I know there is a difference.

Guess you'll have to buy one less purse or something! ;-)

[Rising Phoenix]

10. lol

if it is a good investment I can def make it work, I am not some crazy purse buying manic!! thats why I posted about it, unlike me to dish out that for a purse.

Thanks for the info, I will probably pick one up this week.

:pals:

[HopeHoops]

4. Try the drug store brand "Sleep Aid" - diphenhydramine - at night.

It is an antihistamine, actually the first of them (circa 1944 or something), commonly marketed as Benadryl but there are a shitload of other brands. The drug store brand will be much cheaper.

It will indeed help you sleep, so be careful using it during the day. That aside, it reduces swelling, and based on the picture that looks like what you need. I've got sinuses from hell. I can take it now during the day without passing out, but that generally isn't the case the first few times you use it (or if you go a long time without touching it).

[Rising Phoenix]

8. thanks for the suggestion

benadryl ( and its generic friends) and I go waaaaaay back.

That is actually a no no for me as well.


Sometimes I will take Tylenol pm, that is the ingredient in it that puts you to sleep. I have never had a problem taking benydral with my rx meds, but by its very nature, that and other cold/ sinus meds send my heart racing towards 200.

I almost died about a month ago, so its external solutions for the mean time.

[HopeHoops]

11. On second thought - stay the fuck away from that shit.

E-GADS!

[Rising Phoenix]

12. yup for realz

and breathe right is no good either, not only do they not work for me, but I am allergic to the sticky stuff. good grief.

[Odin2005]

7. Ugh, I hate sinus pain!

:hug:

[Rising Phoenix]

9. me too!

I just want ( ed ) to poke my eyes with needles, It felt like that would relieve all the pressure, but I am pretty sure it would have a down side too. :freak:

thanks for the hug

back atcha :hug:

[Orrex]

13. I recommend a pedi pot!

:evilgrin:

[Rising Phoenix]

14. stop.....don't make fun

:pals:

[Orrex]

15. Sinus pain is teh suck.

:hug:

[NightWatcher]

16. we cant give medical advice......

so enjoy this pretty picture. it saved my life this past week

[Rising Phoenix]

18. I can't take it

that is the issue....no decongestants

[seabeyond]

17. with sinus headache. take the one that makes you blow nose, not dry up and

use a caffeine. coffee or coke to take the pill.

really works

pharmacist told me years ago.

[havocmom]

19. OLBAS

hebal stuff you can put in hot water and breathe vapors from, or even put in tea or hot water.

Havocdad used it when he was in Europe and swears by it ever since. Pulled it outta the cubboard when I had a KILLER head cold that went to sinus infection. I can't take many meds either, so externals help. This stuff is great and not as irritating as vicks and such. You can also get a little tube inhaler to toss in your purse for sniffing during the day.

Get better.