What is the best remedy for a sinus headache?

Question

I have tried alot of different OTC meds, could anyone tell me which medication works the best?

Answer 1

As you can tell, different medications work for different people.

One part of the problem is that sinus headaches and migraines can have similar symptoms, and are often mistaken for one another. So the first step is to determine which one you have. Here's an article that might help you make the distinction:
http://health.msn.com/centers/headaches/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100124039

Of course, what medication YOU should take also depends on other aspects of your health, including which medications you may be taking for other reasons, and any other medical conditions you might have. Therefore, I recommend that you discuss it with your doctor and/or pharmacist to minimize any chances of side-effects or interactions.

I hope this helps, and that you feel better soon!

Answer 2

Most over the counter medicines have the same basic ingredients in them. Sudafed is a fast-acting decongestant but using it too often can lead to what's called rebound congestion. That is the problem clears up at first but comes back worse. Over the counter nasal sprays can cause the same problem. You would be better off checking with a doctor to find out exactly why you keep getting sinus headaches. If it's caused by congestion from an allergy, there are some really good allergy pills. Claritin and Aerius are a couple plus they're non-drowsy. Benadryl is very fast acting and works great but it can cause drowsiness. Prescripion nasal sprays can help a lot too. Nasonex and Flonase are two good ones. They work by keeping the nasal passages open thus allowing the sinuses to drain properly and avoiding sinus headaches.

Answer 3

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. A decoction of half a teaspoon mustard seeds powder and three teaspoons water, if instilled in the nostrils, redresses migraine. Warm soups and avoiding ice cold items for a while certainly controls the sinus troubles. Sipping warm water at intervals also helps. The best cure is steam which is easily done with the electric steam machine that serves as a perfect home remedy. One could also use some eucalyptus oil in the steam in controlled doses. Echinacea is found in capsule form to fight sinus allergy. Ginger tea and sleep is a good option for sinus headaches. For curing headaches warm water compress on the head and foot is helpful. Accupressure points are easy to learn. 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

Answer 4

A hammer and nail! Just kidding! I know how you feel, some times I wish some one would KO me so I wouldn't have to deal with them.

This is going to sound wired but it works! Get a cold compress and lay it across your face and "walk" your fingers, pressing hard, on your sinuses. This will help break up the pressure.

The next thing you can do, again wired, is to press on the pressure point on your foot. Place your thumb in between your big toe and the next toe. You will have to move your thumb around a little bit because I can't show you in person, but once you find it you will know, the best place to start pressing is just to the rt. and at the base of your big toe. Remember to press as has hard as you can, it will hurt like hell, but you will feel so much better and the more you do it the less you'll have them.

For regular headaches their is another pressure point in your hand. The meaty part between your thumb and index finger. It works great too.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Usually when I have a sinus headache, it's because I have a sinus infection going on too. You may have to visit your doctor, because it make take more than over-counter meds to clear it up.

Answer 6

Over the counter Mucinex has always worked well for me. I get sinus headaches when my sinuses can't drain properly and Mucinex is an expectorant which loosens the mucus and helps get it out. Its actually for chest congestion but my family doctor recommended it for my sinuses and it really helps. That and a hot shower help me.

Answer 7

ADVIL SINUS WORKS WELL - BUT I FIND IBUPROFIN OF ANY KIND MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE FROM TYLENOL WHEN IT COMES TO SINUS HEADACHES...AN ICE PACK OR A HOT SHOWER ON THE BACK OF YOUR NECK ALSO HELPS!

Answer 8

I use TYLENOL for sinus medicine but I find that antihistamines
CHLOR-TRIPOLON® work best and are fast acting.
http://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/CPS-%20Monographs/CPS-%20(General%20Monographs-%20C)/CHLOR-TRIPOLON.html

These are generally used for allergies but, as I've discovered, many sinus headaches are caused by allergies, in particular HAY FEVER.

Answer 9

We all need to find what works best for us personally. I find that Excedrin, some ibuprofin, saline nose drops and plenty of fresh air does the trick for me. Saline nose drops are the best!

Answer 10

panadol works something warm on ur head like cloth wet

some doctors say a head massage n some time to relax cuz it maybe stress