Wellness

[Effie54]

Has anyone had a lingering sinus infection lately? Five weeks ago, I woke up with a terrible sinus infection and terribly dizzy. Fast forward - 3 visits to the ENT, nasal endoscopies, bacterial culture, and antibiotics and I'm still slightly dizzy and feel like its lingering. I was told there's a terrible virus that is going around and hangs on for weeks. 

[Fressa]

I have chronic sinus infections in addition to other health issues. You still have sinus infection that is still lingering or a touch of the flu in addtion to the original illness. The dizziness for me indicates sinus pressure that just is clogged in my head. My doctor usually prescribes a Z-Pak for me. It's the only thing that clears my head. I would call your ENT and tell him that you are still having symtons of discomfort and see if he can prescribe something or suggest and over the counter medication. 

[aprildreams]

Please take care of  this.....I had a chronic sinus infection (first one in my life) in 2016.....I kept taking OTC meds....I'm a nurse so I try to  self medicate...bad me.  I ended up with a CVST (rare form of  a blood clot in my brain) due to the sinus infection.  They are very rare,but  sinus infections are one of  the risk  factors.   My  friend had a  sinus infection that lingered, and the ENT did sinus surgery on her becaused he said it was not something to mess around with.  After what I  went through,  when  someone mentions sinus infection, I feel compelled to advise that you insist your dr take care of it!

[OKPrincess]

What does it mean when you feel like you have fluid built up in the ears but the doctor can't see anything? It has affected my hearing in one ear. My equilibrium seems off sometimes.

[Stevie Nix]

I would think its congestion in the Eustachian tube.

[AuntG]

What you have sounds miserable. I get sinus headaches, but they are just a nuisance.

[OKPrincess]

@Stevie Nix Thank you. Ever since getting the flu about 5 yrs ago I've noticed a difference but the doctors have yet to see anything. My husband was prescribed nasal spray to help with fluid in his ear and dizziness when trying to get up. That worked for him but not for me. I guess I'm learning to live with this little inconvenience.

[catmama]

Try a Neti Pot.  It can be uncomfortable, but it cleans out the sinus cavities and helps with the healing from the infection.  I Neti once a day and use warm (not too warm) distilled water with a little plain salt.  

[SilleeMee]

My ex got sinus infections frequently. His doctor would give him two shots  in the arm...one antibiotic and the other B-12. Seemed to help him get over the infection rather quickly.

[DianeJ2]

I get sinus infections frequently  (non allergic rhinitis, immune issues) and sometimes the original antibiotic prescribed doesn't knock it out&I need a second round. I would ask the doctors advice on trying a different one, maybe ten days vs 7 and if a steroid nasal spray might help with the dizziness/sinus. I do get dizzy and nauseous and was told it's the ear and the post nasal drip from the infection. Feel better soon!