BrianZ06 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Anyone here ever dealt with one. My gums/teeth are sore and I have pressure on the one side of my nose. My gums kind of feel like Im coming off of a shot of novocaine. I just came from the dentist and do have a couple new cavities ,the next day it all started. Dentist told me in the past it was my sinus acting up and not draining properly. He gave me anibiotics at that time and it finally went away. This really hurts your sleeping schedual and will turn you into a real ass. Ask my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 try using a neti pot, it's fantastic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neti_pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 used to get them a lot prior to my sinus surgery. relief in 1-2 days with proper meds. good luck. they are the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I went through one about a month ago. No fun for sure. Heavy does of Ibuprofen, and Alkaseltzer cold medicine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Well I guess Im not alone on this. I just took 3 ibuprofens 600mg total. I took that dosage at around 3:00 am last night and it did help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_golf Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 get them all the time they suck try sinus buster it really sucks for about 30 sec but it provides about 45 min of relief make sure you have a paper towel ready lots stuff comes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 used to get them a lot prior to my sinus surgery. relief in 1-2 days with proper meds. good luck. they are the worst. sinus surgery does not sound like much fun. How were you diagnosed and what were your symptons ? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Just make sure you get the Orange Alkaseltzer. While it's gross, the rest will make you question if it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 get them all the time they suck try sinus buster it really sucks for about 30 sec but it provides about 45 min of relief make sure you have a paper towel ready lots stuff comes out That is torture. I'd only recommended that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I get them fairly frequently as well. You may end up needing antibiotics, but the the neti-pot works, although it's pretty gross and has to be done a lot. For general relief, mucinex seems to work the best among all things I've tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 +1 For Neti Pots / Sinus Flushing. Has really cut down on the number of actual sinus infections I get. Usually happens around this time of year, when the weather is changing too. I just use the pot a couple times a day at the first sign of drainage, and usually I'm better within 24hrs. If I wait longer, it will turn into an infection and a stupid trip to the minute clinic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 sinus buster sounds like it would do the job. Maybe I should man up and try it. Wife said she would go out and buy some right now,lol. Willing to try the Orange Alkaseltzer also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 +1 For Neti Pots / Sinus Flushing. Has really cut down on the number of actual sinus infections I get. Usually happens around this time of year, when the weather is changing too. I just use the pot a couple times a day at the first sign of drainage, and usually I'm better within 24hrs. If I wait longer, it will turn into an infection and a stupid trip to the minute clinic. Neti Pots or the nose buster. Neti Pot sounds like it would be better. Weird I have not been home from my florida trip for only two weeks and the headaches and sinus's act up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 sinus buster sounds like it would do the job. Maybe I should man up and try it. Wife said she would go out and buy some right now,lol. Willing to try the Orange Alkaseltzer also. If you do it, post pics or a video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_golf Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I will warn you that although sinus buster works well you will wish you didnt at first it burn extremely bad for about 30 sec then every thing starts draining once that stops you feel alot better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 If you do it, post pics or a video. I opted for the neti pot, Im a sissy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I take allegra-D. prescription from the DR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I flush my sinuses using a Neil med bottle with some crazy recipe from the dr. Distilled water, listerine, and baking soda. If you have bad sinus problems like I do, ask your doctor about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 listerine???? ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I just got thru using the neti pot with the solution stuff that comes with it. It seem to open me up a little. Im going to use it again before I go to bed and will see what I feel like later. Thanks for all the info everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I just got thru using the neti pot with the solution stuff that comes with it. It seem to open me up a little. Im going to use it again before I go to bed and will see what I feel like later. Thanks for all the info everyone. you have to use it a bunch, but it's a quick cheap way to feel better i just use sea salt in mine...i have never bought "special salt" Mix 1/4 tablespoon of pure sea salt with 8 ounces of warm water and ouch to the listerine recipe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1647545510 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I have a sinus iinfection right now too. I'm on day 2 of antibiotics so we'll see how this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbWs6 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Had a sinus infection for two weeks. Used neti pot last night and this morning. No more snot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 you have to use it a bunch, but it's a quick cheap way to feel better i just use sea salt in mine...i have never bought "special salt" Mix 1/4 tablespoon of pure sea salt with 8 ounces of warm water and ouch to the listerine recipe!! the baking soda in it neutralizes it, so it doesnt really burn.. it works though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) sinus surgery does not sound like much fun. How were you diagnosed and what were your symptoms ? Just curious. I used to practice martial arts and blocked a few kicks over the years with my face Deviated septum on the right caused a 60% blockage. The left side compensated which resulted in enlarged turbinates. Another nearly 50% blockage. Hammer, chisel and a red-hot-poker fixed it up. I've broken two vertebrae and blown a disk and this surgery hurt more. However, the pain ended in about 10 days. 6 weeks of having Doc pull out shit from my sinuses, the last session involved what looked like a large cricket being removed (Dead tissue) from the cauterization. Viola. I can breath like a wind tunnel and literally it's rare if I get a stuffy nose. Even colds don't phase me. Worth the 10 days of misery. Learned a lot about how much saline my sinus cavity can hold as I flushed it regularly while healing. Crazy feeling but in a good way. Especially when you're flushing out all that shit. I also fell in love with my recliner as I slept in it alternating compresses for nearly two weeks. Edited March 14, 2011 by TTQ B4U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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