I've been diagnosed with sinusitus?

Question

It's been going on for 8 weeks now and i'm stull suffering after for lots of antibiotics. I've now got pain in my neck and the pressure in my head is causing me to vomit.I was just wondering if its normal or should i get it checked out AGAIN! ?

Answer 1

I have sinusitus, right now, I have a post nasal drip, a bad cough and a lot of chest congestion following a sinus infection 3 weeks ago...the symtoms take forever to clear up. The drip can cause you to vomit..and the headaches are from the congestion or coughing if you have any...I'm not sure what the pain in your neck is unless your nodes are swollen.. Your doctor should be able to give you something else to help with all of this.

Answer 2

Bare with me, trying to outline a bit for you, however, the last paragraph probably has your answer (go to a specialist)

What is sinusitis?
Sinusitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the sinuses. Normally, our sinuses are filled with air. When the sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, bacteria can grow there and cause infection (sinusitis). Sinusitis is another name for a sinus infection, a common disorder.

What are the symptoms of a sinusitis?
Symptoms of sinusitis include:

Thick, yellow, foul-smelling nasal discharge
Pressure or pain around the face and eyes
Headache (generally in the forehead area)
Nasal obstruction
Congestion
Post-nasal drip
A cold that won't go away
Fever or cough (may or may not be present)

What conditions cause sinusitis?
Any condition that blocks off the sinus drainage channels can cause sinusitis. Such conditions include colds, allergic rhinitis (swelling of the moist lining of the nose), non-allergic rhinitis, and nasal polyps (small growths in the lining of the nose). Allergies can also lead to painful swelling and poor drainage of the sinuses. Sinusitis may occur after an upper respiratory infection or may result from anatomic problems such as a deviated septum (a shift in the nasal cavity). If not treated, a sinus infection can last for many weeks.

How is sinusitis diagnosed and treated?
Sinusitis is diagnosed after a physical examination and a medical history evaluation. Sometimes X-rays are performed to confirm the diagnosis. X-rays reveal trapped air and fluid and inflamed walls of the sinuses.

Sinusitis is first treated with medicines. The main goal of treatment is to stop the infection by unblocking the sinuses so they can drain. Medicines are prescribed that reduce swelling in the channels between the nose and the sinuses. Antibiotics are also typically recommended to eliminate the specific bacteria causing the infection.

Steam and hot showers may be recommended to loosen mucus. Nasal saline may also be recommended to wash mucus from the nose.

Sometimes, when sinusitis becomes chronic, surgical procedures may be needed to establish adequate drainage.

How do I know if my sinus condition requires the care of an ear, nose, and throat specialist?
Most routine sinus conditions are easily cared for by primary care physicians. If, however, you are bothered by persistent abnormal symptoms, recurring infections, or have abnormal X-ray findings or complications, a referral to a specialist is appropriate.

Answer 3

I am a PA. If you have so much pressure in your head (headache) that it is causing you to vomit, you need to be evaluated by a doctor. U should go to the ER. Pain in your neck and headaches so severe that you are vomiting could possibly be from an infection spreading into the brain and spinal cord (called meningitis). That is a potentially life threatening problem. Again its difficult to treat a problem accurately or give accurate advice without seeing a patient. But if that is the scenario, at the very least you need to be evaluated again.

Answer 4

Try cutting down on dairy. Doctors will think your nuts, but honestly what is behind many sinus (and other) health problems is a lack of ability to digest dairy. Not lactose intollerance - but an actual dairy allergy. This may be your problem, or it may not... but I know it really helped me. I try to limit it to 1 gallon a milk a month and eating other things that contain calcium like leafy greens. I used to suffer in horrible misery from things like cysts, acne, sinus problems, monthly colds that lasted two weeks, chronic coughing for no apparent reason.... just something you might want to try - couldn't be any worse than what you're experiencing currently to give it a shot!! I hope you feel better soon!!

Answer 5

I have had the same thing for nearly six months. I think it is a virus going around. The open question is why it effects me more than anybody else?

The antibiotics Ciprofloxacin worked but then the sinus problem came back with a vengeance.

Answer 6

the sinus drainage could be getting in your stomach thats why your throwing up,,,,,from someone thats been there