Acute Sinusitis.....grrrr!!

[DippyDame]

Tried all the usual treatments.....does anyone have any "magic" remedies. Please!

GP checked me out and beyond the usual treatments just said it will eventually clear....meantime I'm nearly climbing the walls!!

Another "curse" of hypothyroidism

[SlowDragon Administrator]

try dairy free diet

And lactose free meds

[Margo in reply to SlowDragon]

thank you

[Thyroid17]

I too have suffered badly from this until someone recommended NeilMed sinus rinse available from chemist or online.

[Margo]

My fiance has the same problem, thinking the same asThyroid 17...cut out dairy

[Jingley]

Please be proactive and do all you can to clear this up.

Only saying this as a very close family member had sinus issues that refused to clear. She ended up with her whole face swelling terribly and was admitted to hospital and given huge doses of IV antibiotics.

It's not something I'd like anyone else to go through.

[DippyDame in reply to Jingley]

Being proactive, thank you for your kind thought

[Jingley in reply to DippyDame]

You take good care of yourself and try to have a good night's sleep 💤

Hope things swiftly improve.

[arTistapple]

You have probably done this? What about head over a steaming hot basin. Add any oils that remind you of Vick that you have handy - or even Vick.

Once you have a sinus infection it’s too late to use a neti pot.

[DippyDame in reply to arTistapple]

Went a bit further....put my head over a pan of boiling water on the cooker!!

Yes Vick too

But...Clarityn antihistamine is now helping a bit

Wondering if I have reacted to some of the drops used during laser eye surgery last week

Thank you for replying

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to DippyDame]

I bought a cheap facial sauna from Argos and that works well, no Vick in it - my eyes don’t like that sort of thing. I had a college friend who was steaming her face over a pan of extremely hot water, someone came up behind her and accidentally nudged her, her nose touched the water and she ended up with a nasty burn on it.

I also find dry eye drops help - no idea why but they do. I’ve used the NeilMed sinus rinse in the past too - I noticed the Lloyds Pharmacy in my local hospital had lots on the shelf so I imagine they are widely prescribed.

So facial sauna, eye drops, have in the past used the Neil Med, I’ve also got a spray can of salt water (Sterimar) that I bought from a chemist and that’s ok, I’ve tried antihistamine as well and as a last resort I’ve had antibiotics either from the doctor or from the dentist.

My former GP used to say it must be my teeth which was rubbish - my dentist and I know it’s my sinuses. So antibiotics for my last resort.

[Lulu2607 in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

Some good suggestions Fruitandnutcase which I will try and thanks for mentioning teeth. I am tortured with this pain in upper back teeth on one side which I know is sinus related. An x ray years ago showed my sinuses were very narrow. I also suffer with post nasal drip which feels constant and horrid and persistent ear problems. ENT problems seem common with hypothyroidism.

[jimh111]

I was recommended NeilMed by a top consultant, the basic kit is cheap and easy to use. I also use it if I have a heavy cold or COVID, there has since been studies showing it is effective.

If it doesn't clear up your GP should prescribe an antibiotic (if they haven't done so).

[DippyDame in reply to jimh111]

I've also been trying Sterimar Sea Water Spray...similar to NeilMed

It's reaching the stage of using amoxycillin....was hoping to avoid that.

Tried Clarityn antihistimine....most effective so far but blocking up again after about 4 hours

Thanks Jim

[jimh111 in reply to DippyDame]

I've found NeilMed better than Sterimar but Sterimar is easier if you are away for a few days or on the move.I was prescribed a different antibiotic, can't remember the name, my impression is amoxicillin isn't the best one for sinusitis.

[DippyDame in reply to jimh111]

Thanks Jim

Yes Sterimar makes it easier!

Will need to look at antibiotics I think

I've a feeling this flare up was kicked off by an/some ingredient/s in the various eye drops used during YAG laser eye treatment last Thursday.

It's been flooring me on top of everything else

Onwards I guess!!

[Tal68]

snort hot cayenne pepper just a bit, it clears my sinuses makes you sneeze, Sam Biser has a book called curing with cayenne pepper it’s very interesting. Not all cayenne pepper is equal, so the hottest you can find. It’s great for lots of ailments.

Also keep off gluten and cows dairy these are inflammatory. This cleared my sinusitis.

[Susieibbo301]

dear Dippy Dame - sounds very mundane but when I got sinusitis always took Sinutab tablets available in any chemist! It always relieved my discomfort!!!

[DippyDame in reply to Susieibbo301]

I took Clarityn at lunchtime...did ease a bit but flaring up again. Can only take one in 24 hrs

Will look at Sinutab tomorrow

Thank you

[A2C3]

When I kept getting sinusitis recurring the GP threw these x3 things at it and said if not resolved would be ent referral but one of them worked maybe the steroid or antihistamine (which was mega strong and made me very drowsy and nauseous) x

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[Regenallotment Ambassador]

Old remedy you have probably tried - rosemary branch or hyssop in that steam, or in the bottom of your shower.

Himalayan salt pipe up each nostril and close the other nostril, breathe in through the salt pipe and the exhale down the recently closed but now open nostril, swap and repeat- that is incredible and was recommended by a kind member here when I had covid last year, seems to work for all my head plumbing related symptoms. We got ceramic salt pipes from Amazon for about £14 and had one each. Salt came included and enough to last for years.

Hope you feel better soon 🤗

[DippyDame in reply to Regenallotment]

Yes been there....but not the rosemary or hyssop in the shower. Lots in the herb bed so will try.

This flare has been horrendous.....been searching for most of the day for things to try!!

Saw GP twice....the words chocolate and teapot come to mind!!

Found a video on Youtube, the doc uses a pressure point on the wrist....( I'm a fan of pressure points!)...and it's getting easier.

I'll need to find the link and try to post it for anyone interested

Maybe I can sleep now!

Thank you for replying

[Job21]

I’ve suffered from sinusitis regularly and it’s so painful so I fully appreciate your distress. The only routine that has worked for me is as soon as I feel the symptoms I blow my nose regularly (basic I know but no sniffing for long periods is essential as getting bunged up makes it so much worse). Also, regular steaming - just literally head over bowl of steaming water with towel wrapped around so no steam escapes several times a day. The relief for me is almost immediate. I also sleep with my bed raised up, so all mucus drains away. Not sure any of this is a magic cure but it’s worked for me xx

[DippyDame in reply to Job21]

Thank you....everyone has been so helpful

Will keep this in mind

[Blue_Lagoon]

Hi DippyDame

I used to have a problem with chronic sinusitis which drove my GP up the wall as she had no idea what to do with me! By chance I went and booked myself in for either a head massage or a facial - I can’t remember which - but they massaged my face all round my forehead, cheekbones and nose, and afterwards everything started to move and clear a little. Lots of clicking and post nasal drip. This carried on for a few days afterwards so think things just needed a helping hand getting moving. Us hypos can have problems moving the cilia (little hair cells) in our sinuses which are supposed to “waft” and clear the mucus. Without going into too much detail (!) it was always clear/white for me so I don’t think I had an infection. Anyway, something to consider. Plus a little pampering is always nice! ☺️.

I also used to try the hot water with vicks in and found that quite helpful, even if a little painful at times!