Sinus Pain?

Question

Last year I (after regular methods, anti biotics, rinses etc) had sinus surgery for chronic sinus pain, pain is located under my eyes and cheeks mostly. I find after all this effort and time I still get this pain, they wanted to treat me for migrains but the pain is in my face not my head and the side effects were worse than what I suffer with now! Has anyone ever had, or heard of someone with sinus pain that responded to nothing?? I'm ready to go to a neurologist but would rather here what regular people have done before more doctors advise me! Thanks

Answer 1

Years ago due to Arthritis I had a x-ray of my jaw. It kinda panned out so all was flat? Anyway I looked at it and noted what I thought were cobwebs? No, no way a spider could be living up their, so I asked? Seems this was my Sinus and did I have problems? Answer 'No'. Well that was then and I am just getting over another sinus infection. However I am having problems with diagnosing a sinus problem? Past eight weeks I have been perspiring a lot, dripping off my face? Likewise I also had a cough? That was followed by a cold sore? Then last Saturday I got this itch in my left nostril? It was only later did the face feel as if it was about to explode? I tried the sinus wash and the pain, bad, looked like a red eye monster. Never again! Saw my Doc Monday morning and he gave me antibiotics. At least I can inhale through my nose and almost feel it reaching the ears, whereas before I just inhaled and it hit the throat. I took the antibiotic when I got home and another one before bed. Tuesday the pain was worse, face pounding! I can but assume as they antibiotic went to work, the pressure was released and I was now trying to get used to having no pressure, rather than weeks of unnoticed pressure, if that makes sense? The Doc reckons I am heading for two sinus infection a year, problem being will I notice the early symptoms?

Answer 2

This is going to sound rediculous, but it really works:

As a teenager, I had severe migranes and at least 1 sinus infection every month. My mom had been going to a chiropractor for her back problems, so I went in for a consult. Long story short, my neck/skull/upper spine was out of alignment, which was causing my symptoms. I haven't had a sinus infection in a year (at least) and don't get migranes at all anymore. I go in once every 2 weeks for an appointment which takes 10-15 minutes, at the most. It might be soemthing you want to look into.

Answer 3

Is interesting how many misdiagnoses are made concerning sinus problems. This is not a sinus problem. If you take the time to locate the notches in the eyebrow and the one on the inner side of the mound of the cheek bone, you will find them to be quite tender. Particularly on one side.

Those notches are holes in the skull allowing the facial nerve to exit the skull. If they are tender, they are inflamed and rather tender. You will find a corresponding tenderness at the base of the skull, when pressing there also. This being the foci of the actual inflammatory process. This process could increase to involve more nerves. Which could result in migraine syndrome. You are fortunate at this point, not to have multiple symptoms.

You may find excellent relief with a visit to a doctor of Chiropractic. Is not an uncommon condition.

Answer 4

Wow. I'm going through this right now... very frustrating. I have been on 4 different antibiotics this month for "chronic sinusitis". I just had a CT scan yesterday and today was told it was "negative" meaning there was nothing wrong! WTF? I feel quite a bit of pain and pressure in the areas you described as well as neck pain, but no drainage. I can breathe fine. I feel like I am inflamed or something. I'm guessing you've seen an ENT specialist since you had surgery - that is my next step. Then on to an allergist. I suffered allergies as a child and it could be what is causing my misery. I look forward to seeing if anyone has any good ideas about this!