has been hurting for a week now, it was in my face under my cheekbones the first few days, now all the pain is in my forehead area. I can't even lean over or I feel like I am going to pass out because the pain is so intense. I have tried all kinds of sinus medication and I start a new job in 2 days, any quick relief ideas? THANKS
2007-03-04 14:31:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
A guy I know died of a sinus infection when it spread to his brain.
If he had went to the dr. before it was too late he'd be alive now.
See a dr.
2007-03-04 14:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sinusitis is an infection of the sinus cavitiy, and as such, you will need a prescription for antibiotics!
It will help some, if you lie down and use a cool,damp washcloth on your forehead!
Also, there are "sinus masks" which are filled with some type of gell, that you put in the freezer for awhile, then remove and place on your face. This really helps,but you really should see a doctor for antbiotics!! I know, i have suffered with the SAME thing for many years now!!
Good Luck. Hope you feel better!!
2007-03-04 14:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by NONAME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There used to be a otc med called Ursinus that was the best thing I ever took for sinus pain. I don't know if it is still made or not but if you can find it, try it. I once had a sinus headache for four days and tried everything I could find but nothing helped. A friend gave me a Ursinus to take and in a couple of hours my headache was gone. I took it for years and it worked every time. Not all pharmacies handled it so it was hard to find. I seldom have sinus headaches any more so haven't had to buy it for several years. Hope you can find it.
2007-03-04 18:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by sissyd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One option to clear them is horseradish (eat) another is to use irrigation (salt water in one nostral out the other)
Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.
Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.
The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).
For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.
2007-03-05 17:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may have a sinus infection.
Go see a doctor tomorrow so that he can give you some meds that will make you better, not just mask the symptoms like over the counter cold remedies do.
Congrats on the new job
2007-03-04 14:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should see a doctor. I get sinus problems here and there, but if over the counter meds aren't doing it, and the pain is that severe you definately need to go see your doc.
2007-03-08 13:28:36 · answer #6 · answered by Kellie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have what I do....Sinus Disease which is when your sinuses are this bad.I use nasal spray that I get from my doctor but I also have this problem year round.If you can get some antibiotics and if you have this problem after that then you may need your nasal passages cleaned out like I am going to have to do.You can try what they can saline solution for sinuses and it is a wash that you can spray up up noise..Hope you feel better!
2007-03-05 02:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by carlette_reeves 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor. You have a sinus infection you need an antibiotic STAT!
2007-03-04 14:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
sudafed with motrin is the magic for me the sudafed alone helps drain the sinuses and the motrin is for the imflamation you can buy motrin over the counter but you must take three at a time to really help you they come in 200 miligrams each pill unless you ask your dr. to prescribe you motrin 600 or 8oo you take in one pill,good luck
2007-03-04 14:36:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can try steam inhalation by puttting some vicks vapourub into it.
i think it will help a lot
2007-03-04 17:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by fearsomeguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋