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Sinus Headache

narcisse — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:27:25 GMT

Would appreciate knowing what works for you. At present, I'm taking Excedrin, but it isn't helping.

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I am still oxox — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:30:13 GMT

Sudafed 5Mg non drying and a saline rinse

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skittles2 — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:38:30 GMT

Hi, 1st make sure you don't have a sinus infection needing antibiotics. Mucinex is great, along with other options mentioned.

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Vivian — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:39:58 GMT

My knee replacement surgery had to be postponed because of a sinus infection. If you truly have an infection, you need an antibiotic. See your family doctor.

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alicedee — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:40:05 GMT

I used to get bad sinus headaches...but never any congestion or stuffy nose symptoms, just the terrible sinus pain. It runs in my family....my dad, several siblings, my child and grandchild all deal with it. The only thing that ever really helped me was prescription migraine medication. I don't get them often anymore. Definitely check with your doctor if you aren't getting relief with what you've tried so far.

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sandy53 — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:30:35 GMT

Advil Cold and Sinus is the OTC medication that works best for me (and I think I have tried them all). In my state you have to get it from behind the counter at the pharmacy.

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LTT1 — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:41:47 GMT

@narcisse

I got migraines that I insisted to the doctor were sinus related. When sinuses are inflamed, doesn’t that make sense.

years later, doctors did agree with this.

Once menopause set in, my migraines have been relatively non-existent,

But when sinusitis persists, I use Garden of Life sinus... a probiotic-enzyme blend every day and after three months felt much better.

Sinus irrigation (after having two surgeries) Neil-Med squeeze bottle/packets for rinse up to 8 packets/day.

Today my misery has been brought on by weather change and being around our toddler grandchildren. We were on outings and I wasn’t rinsing as often.

i take lots of supplements to keep immunity up. Also, I use mucinex D. HTH

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freakygirl — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:24:59 GMT

i got a sinus headache once and i took sinutab. it got rid of my headache quickly.

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software — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:31:27 GMT

@narcisse wrote:
Would appreciate knowing what works for you. At present, I'm taking Excedrin, but it isn't helping.

To add to the other posts, a warm compress over your forehead and nose.

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VaBelle35 — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:32:01 GMT

If it's just pain in my sinus, I don't take cold or allergy stuff.

For me, it's trial and error.

I start with Tylenol and then if nothing changes in 4 hours, I move to Advil.

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chattycathi — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:45:03 GMT

I have suffered daily from sinus headaches since I was a teen, I'm now 61. It got to where there wasn't any kind of meds that would help anymore. I tried a neti pot a couple of years ago and ended up with a sinus infection because not all the water drained. Finally out of desperation I ordered a Navage (from that other channel). I've used it for 4 days now and no headaches!! I feel better than I've felt in years!!!

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aggravated — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:36:45 GMT

Sinus Tylenol.

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I am still oxox — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 20:55:56 GMT

Hot shower's with a lot of steam can do wonders

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:04:01 GMT

I feel for you. I am a sinus migraine sufferer. Generally, I take Pseudophedrine Hydrochloride Extended Release tablets and 3 Advil.

Last week I woke up Thursday about 3 am with a screaming sinus headache. I never got rid of that headache until Saturday. I pretty much never got out of bed Thursday except to take pills that did nothing for me.

Finally Thursday night I used my Neti-Pot. That gave me some relief. Friday I used my Neti-Pot 3 times which provided some relief and then Saturday when I woke up my headache was gone. That is probably the worst my headache has ever been. It's very rare that Sudafed and Advil combined don't work for me.

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Coquille — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:15:11 GMT

@narcisse I, like one of the other responders, do not get congested. My sinuses get inflamed with terrible pain. I can't take Sudafed because it brings on a migraine as does the Neilmed and other rinses. Steaming also brings on a migraine. Advil upsets my stomach so not much more to use. The doctor prescribed Sprix for my migraines and also for my Sinuses when they get so bad I can't get out of bed. The Sprix works within 3 doses (within 1 day). The only problem is I just went on Medicare and it does not cover Sprix. It's a miracle drug for these conditions. It's extremely expensive when paying out of pocket. If your insurance pays for it, sometimes there is no co pay. Again, it's a miracle drug, nothing like it out there. Hope everyone finds relief and gets their Sinuses under control.

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summerwind — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 23:05:40 GMT

I just bought Essential Peppermint Oil for another purpose, but in the description, it says it's good for headaches and migraines. Suggests putting a drop in the palm of your hand and inhaling the fumes. Perhaps if you have something pepperminty around, you could experiment.

I don't get migraines, but next time I get a sinus headache, I am going to try this.

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Glittergal — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 22:59:38 GMT

I use eucalyptus oil. A few drops on the side of the tub while I shower and the steam helps. Spicy foods also help drain my sinuses, and this is weird--but the vibrations of my Clarisonic seem to help as well.

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Teddie — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:49:37 GMT

My daughter has gotten horrible migraines where her whole face hurt. I know this isn’t the same as sinus headaches but I wanted to share that I take Essential Peppermint Oil and massage certain areas of her face. It truly has helped her and the scent is healing too.

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DottieBlue — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 21:07:42 GMT

I don't like taking alot of medications, but my sinus headaches got so bad I started taking generic Claratin every day, and it has reduced them by 95%.

The active drug is Loratadine 10 mg. I usually buy the Walmart brand as it is much cheaper than the brand Claratin.

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candys mine — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 21:48:16 GMT

Excedrine alone never helped my sinus headaches, Adding Benadryl which is in many of the night time versions of common pain relievers ( as Diphenhydramine) did.