Whats a sinus infection? - Sinus Problems Message Board

Citykittie · 04-03-2003, 12:57 PM

Hi I am new to seasonal allergies. I have been taking Clariten for a few weeks and been fine. I have also used Tylenol Sinus for a year or two and ITS ALWAYS WORKED.

36 hours ago I started with sinus pressure. I feel like the area around my eyes is going to explode. I can't even stand to THINK about sunlight. None of my meds are working NOTHING!!!! My doc gave me a prescription for Allegra incase the Clairten didn't work. Should I fill it and try it tonight? Or does this sound like a Sinus Infection. Do those go away usually on there own or if I wake up with this again tommorrow do I need to go to a doctor before the weekend.

I am on a limited budget that is why I am sking if I should try the Allegra or just go to a doc. Thanks.

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purple2067 · 04-04-2003, 02:31 PM

Do you have any fever? Are you blowing any colored mucus out of your nose or coughing anything up? the only way to really tell if you have a sinus infection is to get a sinus x-ray. Sometimes if it is really bad the dr can tell by just looking in your nose.

ashpie · 04-04-2003, 05:39 PM

I have had the same symptoms for a week and a half..nothing I take is working either..I have such horrible pressure around my eye and when I bend it feels like My heads goona pop..I've been taking claritin, just started flonase and I also get allergy shots every week..I also have brain fog..I feel like I can't focus and my eye is bothering me too.

purple2067 · 04-06-2003, 11:14 AM

The best way to diagnose a sinus infection is with a sinus x-ray, or in really severe cases a CAT Scan.