Have any Mid-westerners had terrible sinus headaches the last few weeks?
595496
Everyone I know has been having that problem too.  I live in Ohio and it seems the pollens are extremely high this year.  That and it has been raining here for the last 3 days, and that hasn't helped either.  All we can do is hope it gets better or keep sinus med companies in business!
950989
Sinus specific or just a simple Upper Respiratory Infection (AKA "Cold")?  If you tap just below and above your eyes on the bony pominences, does it cause excruciating pain, what if you just apply a small amount of pressure to those same areas?  HAve you been suffering bloody noses?  How are your ears?  Pain in your teeth?  If you take simple over the counter cold medications, does it help?  If you have pain, frequent bloody noses and cold med.s just don't seem to help.  If you have fever chills and or night sweats, you should consider seeking professional medical help.  I'd send you my bill, but I'm retired.
714431
Stress, sinus condition, allergy, high humidity, developed migraines, eye strain, Depending on age, it could be "change in life." symptom. I get headaches way too often. I have found that prescription Imitrex is by FAR the best thing to control the pain. Other than Imitrex she could try..taking a warm/hot shower, nasal spray, Vanquish or Orudis (stronger and better than others) quiet time, allergy and/or sinus medication, a little menthol jell on or near pain area and under the nose to breath the menthol. Hope this helps
108387
Sounds like you might have a sinus infection.  It's no big deal, but you need to go see a doctor.
750498
Sounds to me that you've got what almost everyone else has had on the east coast ... I too have experienced what you have and had along with the ringing & ear blockage - Its a pain and you'll get very frustrated - seems to me that it appears to be a strain of the flu -\n\n1.  Air circulation (open windows as soon as you can)\n2.  Throw out your pillows and/or bed accessories or disinfect them with Lysol or Red cross spray (put them in the dryer for 1/2 hour)\n3.  Wash your linens two or three times a week\n4.  Get new toothbrushes\n5.  Get disinfectant wipes and wipe down your entire apartment or as much as you can\n6.  Antihistamines witll stop the post nasal drip that causes the build up in your lungs (where the infection is living) - just remember it puts some people to sleep - so be careful\n7.  Drink liquids (water mostly)\n8.  Get up and stretch at random times (this will help with the circulation to yoru arms and legs (it will eliviate some of the tingling/numbness you are having\n9.  Take showers - this will warm your muscles and help you breathe better and make you, in general, feel a bit better\n\nHope this helps!
531392
Ive suffered from sinusitis for years.Meds and docs can only relieve symptoms and give you side effects, including drowsiness etc. And dont get your sinuses operated on! That'll make them worse.\nWhile I dont know any permanent cure these could help you--did wonders for me:\n\n1. Regular steam inhalations.\n\n2. I dont know where you live, but try Chinese an/or Indian herbal cures such as their teas and 'joshanda'.\n\n3. Alternatively, try a good homepathic doctor in your area--some of them are really good and have very useful medicines for problems like sinus, and their meds wont give you side effects.\n\nAlso, reassess your diet and habits--get a lot of Vitamin C, stop smoking, get regular (but not over-strenuous)exercise such as walking and so on.\n\nHope you get better soon.
1113067
Sounds as if you have a or some cavities.  Possibly sinus problems?
356786
Not always!! In a few cases, hormonal imbalances can lead to sinusitis.\nDisease, unmanaged mental or physical stress, and hypothyroidism can cause hormone fluctuations in estrogen or low thyroid levels, occasionally leading to nasal membrane swelling and sinusitis.
1008403
I don't know if it's *still* going around, but I had it in March of this year.  It's not a cold...it's the flu.  Mine started with a horrible headache, then a sore throat, then coughing and coughing and coughing.  Body aches and fever rounded out the illness.  It's viral so they can't really give you anything for it, except to relieve symptoms.  Nothing will get rid of them but time.  \n\nA cough suppressant at night, a cough expectorant during the day, Vicks Vaporub, and nasal spray or oral decongestant are the items I used for the duration of my illness (which happened to be a total of 4 weeks).  \n\nI hope you feel better soon.  : (
770666
i have the same kind of headaches as you 'i even get dizzy at times. i have bad sinus problems and am on nasanex and without that i'de never be able to breath,,,good-luck
412774
Try cutting out dairy products from your diet. I found that really helped me. I didn't like taking medication all the time and sinus washouts are one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I used to be a big milk drinker. Just be sure to get your calcium from other sources though otherwise you'll end up with worse problems.
769927
that would depend entirely on what causes the particular sinus problem.  Some do well in damper climates while others do better in dry climates.  Some do better in cities, and others do better in the country.  If where you happen to be exacerbates your condition, consider trying somewhere that is the opposite.
592051
Go to a doctor you could have a really bad sinus infection. I thought I had a cold but It turned out I had a sinus infection for two freaking months.
405930
Wow! You are the only other person I have heard ask that. I found I had severe headaches after eating things like potato chips & Fritos. I finally picked up on the salt. I had my blood pressure checked & it was fine. I cut as much salt from my diet as possible. At home we use unsalted butter, canned vegetables etc. Eating out I avoid salt where possible.\n\nMy headaches have gone from two or three a week to none in almost eight months.\n\nGood luck to you. I hope it is your problem too.
171404
It depends on the cause.  Many sinus infections are viral, in which case the only cure is a tincture of time.  Bacterial infections should respond to antibiotic therapy and fungal infections to antifungal therapy.  Symptomatic treatment includes pain relievers and possibly decongestants like Sudafed (provided you don't have a contraindication like high blood pressure).  Finally, some people have anatomical conditions that predispose them to recurrent problems and may require surgical correction.\n\nHere is an old (but free) article on sinusitis from the American Academy of Family Physicians:\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9835855&itool=iconfft&query_hl=19&itool=pubmed_DocSum
271334
Keep a journal of when and where you experience these symptoms.  That will help enormously.  \n\nThere's always the chance that you are being exposed to an allergen that you weren't tested for.  Seeing that the medications aren't helping either... this theory probably is off-base.\n\nI'm leaning to the following differential diagnoses:\n1.  Dry environment:  Low humidity can cause these symptoms in some people.\n\n2.  Chemical reaction:  Maybe you are being exposed to some chemical.  Floor wax does it to me.\n\n3.  Changes in the barometric pressure:  Some people experience these symptoms with sudden drops in barometric pressure.  Do they occur right before a rain/snowstorm? or on overcast days?\n\nMy guess is the barometric pressure.  Do you suffer headaches/sinus pressure with these symptoms as well?\n\nWARNING:  many people are suggesting natural healers/homeopaths/alternative medicine.  Word to the wise:  most of these things are total quackery.  There is little (if ANY) evidence to support their practice. \n\nKeep the journal and good luck!
912792
Could be a sinus infection or an allergy.