I have head aches and sinus pressure, but the antibiotics are not working, is it an allergy or what? I'm lost

Answer 1

Well, if you are taking antibiotics, it's probably not allergies. More likely a sinus infection. Try not using nasal sprays because they can be addictive, used too often too much,over time. Use regular saline, as often as you like , it will help relieve a little of the sinus pressure by encouraging your nose to drain. If you are sure it's allergies, the antibiotics aren't going to help you. Claritin will, Benadryl will,etc. Also,either Tylenol or Ibuprofen. I suggest the Ibuprofen because it's intended use is as a pain reliver,less for fever reduction, like Tylenol is most commonly used for.[Although it does work for that as well.] A old home remedy [in a sense] is to take you thumb and forefinger and pinch the bridge of your nose, right about where your sunglasses would rest on your nose , and with moderate pressure,but not enough to be uncomfortable,and pinch and hold for a minute or two and then gently release the pressure from your fingers. Repeating this process for about 10 minutes. It seems to really help some people. The idea is to increase and decrease the pressure on the center of the sinus area, like a pressure point, like you would try to get rid of a cramp in your foot or lower leg. I hope that any of this can help you and get you back to feeling like your normal self. Get Well Soon!

Answer 2

You either have one of two things, a sinus headache caused by pressure in your sinuses or a severe migrane. Either way you need to take something for it. Even though you hate going to the doctor you should. If it is a sinus headache, it could be caused by a sinus infection which will not go away without prescription drugs. Also, a migrane can severely impact your life. The best drugs for migranes are by prescription only.

Answer 3

antibiotics will treat the bacterial infection, but not the headache. try an anti histamine to see if that helps relieve your other symptons, check with your pharmacist or doctor for the most suitable type. i have severe allergies, hayfever and sinus and have taken antihistamines just about every day for years with no side effects and ongoing relief from my symptons good luck

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Headache and sinus pressure cannot be fixed by antibiotcs. Those are for infections ONLY. Get an antihistamine/decongestant combo. Preferably one with pain relief.