sinus headache
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Q: How can I get rid of a sinus headache? I’m pregnant, so I can’t take my usual medication?
I get major sinus headaches and infections. I’m dealing with one now. I usually take Excedrin regularly when I have one and that helps, but I can’t take aspirin. All I’m allowed is Tylenol, which never helps me! My entire face and head hurts, and I seriously need some relief. What can I do that doesn’t require medication?
A: Sinus headaches are caused by a combination of several things. Swelling due to infection, blockage of nasal passages, and inflammation of the blood vessels. You can temporarily relieve these symptoms by doing the following:
1.) Take periodic steam baths. One every six hours can thoroughly clear out your sinus passageways, and loosen nasal mucous. Boil a gallon or two of water, and pour the water into a heat safe bowl. Place the bowl on a table (shield the surface with a towel). For optimum effect, add chamomile tea, or a tiny bit of menthol, peppermint or eucalyptus oil (available at candle stores, whole food stores, and sometimes in the food section of your grocer). Get a thick towel and a timer. Set the timer for 10 to 15 minutes, cover your head and the bowl with the towel, and inhale deeply. Your nose will start to run fairly quickly, and after you clear it, keep inhaling through your nose as much as possible.
2.) Use Vick’s vaporub products. There are inhalable products you can spray into your nose. Don’t worry about interaction, they are just menthol, mint, eucalyptus, etc. The product won’t harm the baby. If that doesn’t work or you can’t find it, use the topical stuff and rub some on your chest. It’ll help clear you out.
3.) You can temporarily alleviate the pressure by pinching the bridge of your nose, and simultaneously pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth. I am not sure why it works, but it does.
If you have a sinus headache for more than a few days, you should go to the doctor. It may mean that you have a sinus infection, and it would be a good idea to get the infection under control before it gets worse. You may also have developed an allergy, not uncommon for pregnant women. Though you won’t want to take allergy medication, your doctor may be able to help you figure out what you are allergic to, so you can get rid of it, and hopefully get some relief.
Q: Can Migraine headache pills also work for sinus headaches or any other severe headache?
I take treximet for my migraines but I also get sinus headaches with severe pain.
the treximet got rid of the headache I had like that in less then an hour.
A: Treximet should only be used for migraines. The naproxen in the combo might help your headache some, but the sumatriptan only works on migraines. You should try a decongestant to help relieve the pressure (such as Sudafed- and not Sudafed PE) and can use Tylenol or an NSAID (naproxen, ibuprofen, etc) for the pain. If this combo still doesn’t work for you, talk to your MD or pharmacist.
Q: I have a sinus headache and i want to take Ibuprofen but i took Claritin allergy. Can i mix the two?
What happened was, i took Claritin Allergy medication that last 24 hours but i found out that the medication is not working and i do not have allergies. Now i am stuck with not being able to take different medication for my really bad sinus headache…
A: I think it’s OK. Call your local pharmacist; they’ll tell you.
Q: I have a sinus headache, is there anything I can do to ease the pain while waiting for medicine to kick in?
I’ve been getting really bad headaches at night, and I just went to the doctor today. They said it was a sinus headache and gave me some medicine. Any ideas to ease the pain while waiting for the medicine? Thanks!
A: Well, hopefully the medicine is kicking in but you might try a warm, wet cloth over your eyes or a hot shower.
Q: Is this a Sinus Headache? Moved from warm to very cold climate recently, have had headache in forehead & neck?
Was wondering if this could be sinus headache? Otherwise in great health. When I wake up and most days I have headache in forehead, back of neck and feel like I need to blow nose although not much in nasal…..just like water. Thank you.
A: A couple of thoughts. Try nasal irrigation and if it’s a sinus headache you will stop waking up with it. In cold climates people don’t open windows and doors to ventilate so there are a,lot more airborne particles. You could be breathing these in causing the sinus congestion, sinusitis and/or sinus headache. Air out your bedroom. Also make sure there is not mold in the bathroom or your bedroom. Most sinus infections are caused by fungi not bacteria.A sinus headache would not likely involve the back of the neck. Maybe you are sleeping differently in this house and straining your neck. You could have two problems going on. Just some possibilities. Nurse Kindheart
Q: What sinus headache medication can I take during pregnancy?
I have a really bad sinus headache. Tylenol isn’t working. I was wondering if any pregnant women out there took Sudafed and have been fine. I also would like to know if any pregnant women out there took TheraFlu and been OK too…
Thank you
A: I have really bad seasonal allergies which give me sinus headaches if I don’t take medicine. I normally take allegra which is a drug that they are unsure if it will affect the baby or not so I don’t take it. The doctor told me to take claratin. She said this would not harm the baby. I’ve been told don’t take sudafed in the first trimester, but it’s fine in the second and third trimester. Try the link below, it tells which meds are safe while you’re pregnant. Good luck and Congratulations!
Q: I need a home remedy for a bad sinus headache!?
I can’t get to the store today, and I have a bad sinus pain headache. Is there a home remedy I could try? I don’t have eucalyptus oil (someone had told me to try boiling it and breathing the steam but I don’t have any). I keep putting a warm towel on my face and it feels good, but as soon as I stop the pain is there again. Help! This is so uncomfortable.
A: boil water in a pot and while it’s boiling pour some vicks into the boiling water and snife it, make sure to have a napkin in handy you will have a running nose. try it it works.
Q: what can i buy to help with sinus headache?
i have a horrible sinus headache in my temples for the past 3 days. Im at home from work today. my hsuband said he will pick me up somethng from the store on the way home but i dont know what will help this? Anything at Rite aid or CVS pharmacy will help?
A: Here is a link to a home remedy site that can help. But if you take a pot of boiling water and put your face above it with a towel over your head and breath in the steam through your nose it will provide temp. relief.
http://www.indianchild.com/home_remedies.htm
Q: Best way to get rid of a sinus headache?
Okay I’ve been having really bad sinus headaches since 2006 and I went to have a CT scan the other day to see if it was sinuses and it was. So…I have an appointment in the net few days but these headaches are killing me! What is a remedy I could try?
A: Stand in the shower, and let the water hit you in the face. The hotter the water, the better. then lay down, and have someone rub your face around your sinus areas. Under your eyes, around, and down the sides of your nose, cheek bones, and have them apply a little pressure, when they do it. If nobody is available, you can do it yourself. It just wont be as effective.
Q: does a sinus headache need to be treated?
i have a sinus headache(I think),yesterday it was more severe and i took some advil to relieve the pressure, today after waking up about an hour and a half ago i haven’t really felt the headache but i still feel the congestion in my nasal cavity. the headache is still their but it feels really mild. does this type of migraine need to be treated or will it go away by itself.
A: Hi Joshua, Glad you are feeling better. There are ways to release the pressure using acupressure points. If you have a look at my facial massage page you can find them there. This should empty them properly rather than just mask the pain.
Let me know if you need any more help.
Q: What sickness would leave you with a sinus headache, sore muscles, dizziness, hot/cold flashes and fatigue?
I was at work and I had cold and hot flashes, so I thought maybe I had the flu so I went home. I’ve had a mild/moderate sinus headache for a few days as well as dizziness. I looked up flu and cold and both are accompanied by a cough, which I don’t have. I don’t have a sore throat either. Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with me?
A: Sinus infection with fever; bacterial.
Q: What home remedies can I use to help a very bad sinus headache?
I’ve got a sinus infection,and I’m on anti biotics. I suffered with it for almost 3 weeks before getting on the med.’s,..( I hate going to the dr.), and I guess it has gotten worse! I’ve only been taking the anti biotic for 3 days,but along with it, and before it I’ve tried Benedryl,Advil Sinus,Tylenol, nothing is taking away the pain and pressure! The pain is behind my eyes, and pressure in my head, and forhead. I’m a wife and mother, so dealing with this kind of pain has me crazy!!!!! Please help, any suggestions??????
A: Boil some water and put it into a bowl. Put your face over the bowl and a small towel over your head to keep the steam from escaping. Breathe in the steam and it should help you. Sorry, but some sinus headaches caused by infection can last two weeks or more. You may need a stronger antibiotic- get a super one like ciprofloxacin.
Q: How can I get rid of a 4 day sinus headache while im pregnant?
I have had this headache for 4 days now. I have taken tylenol, sudafed.
I even tried my grandmas old wives tale of putting vicks on my forhead, and cold rags, but it just wont go away.
I usually take hydrocodon because Im prone to these headaches but im pregnant so I cant do that at the moment
please help
A: My husband uses this to keep from getting bronchitis, and I use to to cure sinus infections. THere are many kinds of bacteria that live in the sinuses, and this gets rid of all the bad ones!.This is the only thing that really helped me — my Dr. told me about a sinus wash that will kill bacteria.
you need
distilled water
sea salt
liquid chlorophyll and colloidal silver from the health food store.
in a glass mix 1/4 cup water with a pinch of salt and heat to body temperature.
add 5 drops each silver and chlorophyll and mix.
using a large dropper (like one used for infant medication) drop 2 full droppersfull into one side of the nose while laying down.
Turn the head and let it drain out the other nostril. Be sure to have paper towels handy.
The silver kills the bacteria and there are several hundred kind that can live in the sinus cavities and anti biotics don’t get rid of them all.
Do this twice a day for a week, mixing up the mixture fresh each time.
Then do it once a week for maintenance.
There is nothing in this that will hurt you, and it cured me.
I do not have to take claritin, or antibiotics anymore.
best wishes
Q: how do you get rid of pinkeye and sinus headache and ear infection?
I am so lucky as to get a cold which turned out to be ear infections. that was almost done when i got a sinus infection. and then this morning i woke up with pinkeye. what do i do? why do i get all these infections all at once?
A: your immune system is depressed, consider adding some liquid vitamins to your routine. Also, you probably need to see an ENT specialist…sinus problems can be very difficult to treat.
Q: What can I take besides acedomeniphine for a sinus headache during pregnancy?
I’ve had this headache for 5 days now and I’m starting to go a little crazy. I can hardly sleep. I’ve tried hot and cold compresses – switching every 30 seconds for 10 minutes and it didn’t do anything – all 3 times that I tried. I need medication!
correction – acetaminophen
I am 17 weeks along!
A: You can take sudafed but with nothing behind it such as sudafed PE. I asked my dr. and the pharmacist. Its safe I use it occasionally
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