i have a sinus infection and dont want to go to the doctor!
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Probably you need antibiotics, but if you refuse to do that try the following:\n\n(Your goal is to allow your body to wash out the infection naturally.)\n\n1. Drink lots of water.  If not water, herbal tea.  Camomille with a little honey and ginger.\n\n2. Chicken soup or other high sodium soup helps with water absorbtion.\n\n3. Consume something spicy (jalepenos) to loosen up your sinuses.\n\n4. Consume vitamin C either in tablet or natural form (fruit, not juice).\n\n5. Breathe intentionally, closing off one nostril, then the other (yoga technique).\n\n6. Use warm water (shower or bath or damp cloth) to loosen sinues.\n\n7. (Drastic measure?) mix warm salt water and snort it in and out (do not - yech - swallow it).\n\n8. Get plenty of bed rest, but make sure that - particularly if you have dust allergies like I do - your bedding is washed.\n\n9. Use antibiotic ointment in your nose in v. small quantities
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You might just have allergies, but I'm sure the doctor must have considered that and told you to try Benadryl, Claritin, or Allegra at some point.\n\nAntibiotics are appropriate if you have a bacterial sinusitis.  The particular bacteria might be resistant to whatever antibiotics they gave you.  You would need a culture of your snot to determine this.\n\nUltimately though, the problem probably started with poor sinus drainage.  Even with appropriate antibiotics, the problem will recur if the sinus drainage issue isn't resolved.  In the short term, Sudafed would probably help.  I don't like the idea of using Sudafed for more than a couple of weeks though.  If you have allergies exacerbating the situation (do you have a history of seasonal allergies, or any new pets?), then Benadryl or non-sedating Claritin would help.  For really bad cases, I know of a doctor that swears by the Neti pot (he uses it himself).  It's like a little watering pot for plants.  You fill it up with water or saline and pour it into your nose.  Basically you're physically cleaning out your sinus openings.\n\nIf there is a possibility you're allergic to something, I would try Claritin and the Neti pot first for 3 days and see if the symptoms improve.  If you don't think it's an allergy, try Sudafed + Neti pot.  If that doesn't do it, I would go back to the doctor and try another antibiotic together with the Sudafed + Neti pot.  VERY IMPORTANT: IF THE INFECTION SPREADS--YOUR CHEEK BECOMES RED AND PAINFUL OR IT HURTS TO MOVE AN EYE--GO STRAIGHT TO THE ER.  Sinusitis is normally just an inconvenience, not a serious health problem.  It can sometimes spread, however, and cause cellulitis in your cheek or an orbital abscess in your eye socket--both very serious conditions.
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get to see a doctor immediatly,this could be nasty
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most likely due to your sinuses being infected....make sure you drink plenty of fluids and if you aren't significantly better in 24-48 hours call the doctor....take care and hope you feel better soon
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You can try an over the counter expectorant.  If the problem persists you might want to see a MD.  you may have an upper respiratory infection, that can only be treated with antibiotics.
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Sinus infection. Make sure you don't drink milk or milk products because this produces more Phlegm
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You may have chronic sinusitis with a bacterial infection deep in your sinus. You should probably go to an ear, nose, & throat docter and have it looked at. He will try a cycle of antibiotics and if that doesn't work you may need sinus surgery
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amoxicllin makes me feel worse than being sick.  is it a sinus infection? they are the worst.  just wait til you feel up to running.  and be prepared to stop quickly if you feel like it too.  no need to push it that much.
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Sounds like sinuses or possibly allergies.  If the doctor gave you a prescription, it would probably be best to ask them what they think it is for them to give you said prescript.
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Hi Caroline! I hope you're resting,by now,and feeling better!:)\n\nI,too,have a strong headache today,but mine is all about stress.These last ten days or so were not easy,a lot of work to do and the computer giving me all kinds of problems.But I'm taking care of myself,no worries.\n\nMy Mom uses to have headaches related to sinus and I've asked her what to do.She agrees with the persons who answered before me,especially about the heat(unless there's an inflammation.In this case,cold is better),and sends you a big hug!:) We both will keep you in our thoughts and hope you'll be better soon,soon!:)
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you probably have a sinus infection. go see the doc and double up on the first dose.\nhaving it for a couple of days isn't 'normal'
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You have sinus problems.. very common to have it\n\nYou need to go to a doctor and tell him you have sinusitis, and he'll give you something to relieve the pressure\n\nWhat happens is that normal people have pockets of air behind their nose ( sinuses ) that expand and contract depending on the pressure around you head.. people with sinus problems have those cavities filled with mucus so when they contract because of more outside pressure, it creates pressure inside your head giving you a headache\n\nIf after you visit your doc you still ahve it.. blow your nose reaaaally hard before you go underwater.. this will relieve some of it
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Could be a sinus infection or an allergy.
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Like you said your sinuses are not healed all the way. You might have an inner ear infection that is causing the slight dizziness. Contact a doctor for an evaluation and diagnosis. You don't want to mess with your health, hearing and sight. There are clinics that are on a sliding fee scale if finances are a problem.
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You have an ear infection, go to your doc asap
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Sounds like you need a humidifier...air is too dry and you are breaking capilaries. The blodd can drain threw your sinuses and out your mouth.  Also try some saline nose spray.  If you keep having bleeds, make and appointment with an ENT  (ear nose and throat specilaist.
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There are several signs and symptoms that indicate you have a sinus infection. Most often people complain of pain, usually near the areas where the sinuses are; the cheek bones, the jaw line and teeth, above and behind the eyes, and in the head. This pain is often made worse when the doctor taps over the sinuses with his fingertips. As the infection worsens, fever may develop along with nasal discharge usally green or yellowish in color which is a sign of infection., head congestion, ear pain, and a diminished sense of smell.\nInflammation of the nose, is the major symptom of AR (allergic rhinitis, regular allergies). Inflammation causes itching, sneezing, runny nose, redness, and tenderness. Sinus swelling can constrict the eustachian tube that connects the inner ear to the throat, causing a congested feeling and "ear popping." The drip of mucus from the sinuses down the back of the throat, combined with increased sensitivity, can also lead to throat irritation and redness. AR usually also causes redness, itching, and watery eyes. Fatigue and headache are also common