Sinus pain in pregnancy. Can't cope any more

[Hopelass]

I've had some sort of cold/flu bug over the last two weeks (DP and DS have also had it) cold symptoms, fever, shivering, aching body, headache, nausea, no appetite etc etc spent a few days in bed and am 18 weeks pregnant. My issue is that although the aching and fever has gone the cold symptoms have not and I have such a bad sinus headache that's been going on for three days and feels like stabbing in my eyes when I bend down or over. I've just cried for 10 minutes solid scaring toddler DS and made it worse has anyone any ideas? Paracetamol is not touching it and I can't take anything else

[Hooleywhipper]

OP I empathise I had this in my second pregnancy. Never known pain like it. Try steaming and nasal sprays,they did ease a little of the pressure pain.

[Hopelass]

Ooh thank you hadn't thought of steaming, I'll put the kettle on

[Hopelass]

The steaming is helping thank you so much! It's even helping my ears pop?!? I'd normally have a mega hot bath which would have a similar effect but can't even do that being pregnant. Steaming is the obvious solution so thank you again for pointing it out I love mumsnet.

[LivingInMidnight]

You could also try sinus irrigation. It can work really well!