Sinuses (how To Relieve Without Speedy Meds???)

[missmokay]

Ugh!

I'm trying to get rid of what I believe are the remnants of a sinus infection.

Woke up with my sinuses bothering me Wednesday morning and it blossomed into a nearly 102F fever by nighttime and aches all over my body. On and off nausea. At the risk of giving too much info, I got out a handful of chunky, bloody balls of white and green stuff on Friday, which made me feel alot better. Have gotten a little better each day since and temperature is back to normal, but still not feeling 100%. Still feel a little fuzzy and fatigued. Can't take traditional sinus meds because they make me nervous.

Any suggestions on what I can do to ease sinus symptoms without taking some pseudoephedrine or caffeine product which will turn me into Anxiety Woman? Steam therapy? Irrigation? Any other suggestions?

[Keraly]

Hi!

Are you trying to stay off of antibiotics? I would say it sounds as if you may need one. But...if you have already had one, or don't believe in them, I've heard many say that proper lubrication of the sinuses is very helpful. Try using a humidifier during the night and getting into a nice steamy shower each morning (or twice a day). Also, you might want to try using a saline nasal spray ("Ocean"). I believe you can douse your sinuses with it, and not worry about using too much. It's also supposed to be important to DRINK lots of water. This is supposed to thin out the mucus for you! The better it drains, the less likely there will be residue sitting around long enough to becmoe infected with bacteria. Get well! ~ Tracy

[tishea]

Sounds like you aren't having a fun time with this sinus trouble. Depending on your financial situation and how desperate you are for traditional healing, I would recommend going to see a massage therapist. A massage therapist can work deep tissues of the face and neck which then works to release congestion. It really works! I do realize this isn't the cheapest method of healing but it's honestly great! Or, a chiropracter has good tricks as well as acupuncturists! I have tried them all and they all have their ups and downs.
Facial steams are wonderful as they will help "thin" the mucus up in there. There are remedies that you can buy over the counter to put into the steams that help to clear congestion also. Hope this works for you

[Ratatosk]

Nasal Irrigation. I don't have the recipe. But snort some lukewarm saline. Feels like your drowning at first. Awful feeling -- stuff goes down your throat --spit it out. But feels much better a few minutes later. really clears that gunk out.

[tishea]

My mother in law tried the nasal irrigation with warm water and salt. She said she thought she was honestly about to die....then fainted. I don't know how healthy this would be for you because when you inhale it, it goes up inside your sinuses (in your head) and it might hurt if there is congestion in there....let me know how it goes