I have a sinus headach. I will not be able to get to the doctors until next wednesday (Valentines day)...due to my CRAZY schedule. (And I do have an appointment for that day..just to make sure its not an infection.) Until then though, does anybody have any suggestions as to how to get rid of/reduce the pain that this headach is giving?
I have taken sudafed, i tried regular advil/motrin/tylonol etc.. I took a hot steamy shower..
Is there any other way to get relief from this? I work at a daycare so the children are CONSTANTLY screaming and by the time I get to go home I dont want to do anything but take a sleeping pill and go to bed!
Any suggestions??
2007-02-05 09:41:12 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I've had this same problem before -- you're probably dehydrated. You may not think so, but most people are far more dehydrated than they realize.
By drinking lots of fluids, you will loosen the congestion in your sinuses and relieve the pain.
Try drinking a LOT more water than you usually do -- but drink it gradually. You will have to urinate a lot more than usual, but it's worth it, as it will help a lot.
Good luck.
2007-02-05 09:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by t_o_w_e_r_i_n_g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this...Goood luck!!!
home remedies for treatment of sinus headaches.
Dip a small towel in cold water, rinse, and apply to forehead. Once the towel gets warm, flip it to the other side, or dip it into cold water again.
Lying down, in a dark room, maybe getting a 1/2 hour of sleep,will always make you feel better.
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A decoction of half a teaspoon mustard seeds powder and three teaspoons water, if instilled in the nostrils, redresses migraine.
The juice of ripe grapes is an effective home remedy for a migraine.
For a sinus headache, eat a jalapeno pepper as soon as possible. Within minutes your sinuses will start to drain and the sinus headache will subside.
A peppermint steam inhalation provides quick relief for sinus headaches. Peppermint acts as a decongestant, and the combination of warm steam and the essential oil is doubly effective for opening up the sinuses.
Mix 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (called dalchini in India) in 1 teaspoon water and apply on the forehead. It is very effective in headache due to exposure to cold air.
Make a paste from dry ginger with a little water or milk, apply to the forehead for sinus relief.
Grind 10-15 Basil leaves with 4 cloves and 1 teaspoon dried ginger into a paste and apply to forehead for sinus cure.
For a painful sinus headache, try a hot footbath along with a cold compress on the forehead
2007-02-05 09:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Morena461 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a hot towel as hot as you can take it and put over the face. also try drixoral. for sinus it is great it may make you a bit sleepy ( try one tonight to see how it works on you.
2007-02-05 10:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by Vivimos en los Ultimos Dias 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steam inhilation with peppermint or olbus oil
2007-02-05 09:49:01 · answer #4 · answered by welllaners 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am going through the same thing right now. and drinking alot of more water has helped alot.
2007-02-05 09:49:46 · answer #5 · answered by Mustng0021 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋