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Ahhh why are my sinuses are fizzing and full of pressure ?

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Beauregard · 02/09/2007 22:23

I keep feeling dizzy as the pressure keeps moving around.

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Beauregard · 02/09/2007 22:43
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Beauregard · 02/09/2007 22:53

It is uncomfortable more than painful but the pressure is worse when leaning forwards.
Do i need to see a doctor if it is sinusitis?

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Biglips · 02/09/2007 22:54

cant u get one of those nasal strips "Breathe Right"? As may take the pressure off your nose (sinuses)..

Biglips · 02/09/2007 22:55

yes go and get it checked just incase it might be an infection

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Dior · 02/09/2007 23:00

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MaureenMLove · 02/09/2007 23:02

Try holding a hot flannel on your face where its tender. It always seems to 'loosen' it up for me.

ZoMbIeTaLcY · 02/09/2007 23:02

big big big piles of sympathy

i empathise completely

[mine's a long story...and i won't go there!

do go to gp....try to avoid over the counter nasal decongestants...as they make it worse longterm

hope it clears up soon

Beauregard · 02/09/2007 23:07

Ok thanks will try the painkillers and hot compress.
Should i avoid sudafed or would it be ok?

I was wanting to go to the doctors regarding the 101 other ailments i seem to have at the moment!

Will try to avoid making a mess Dior

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dressedupnowheretogo · 02/09/2007 23:10

sudafed works everytime with as does olbas oil

plus i get bad attacks when it gets humid/stormy due to the air pressure

ZoMbIeTaLcY · 02/09/2007 23:11

...sudafed was such a relief especially at night time

but i ended up literally taking it all the time...the gp and pharmacist said it caused more congerstion!

antibiotics helped...and prednisilone steroids...but they were awful

hopefully for you it's a one off that needs antibiotics......

Beauregard · 02/09/2007 23:12

Thanks ,do you just sniff the olbas oil? or do a steam inhale?

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ZoMbIeTaLcY · 02/09/2007 23:13

...massage helps too, around the sinuses,,,,,also steam baths with olbas oil or vicks

Tiggiwinkle · 02/09/2007 23:14

Do go to the GP but for relief in the meantime inhale some steam (lean over bowl of very hot water with a towel over your head.) Works even better if you have any menthol crystals to disoolve in the water!

Beauregard · 02/09/2007 23:15

ok thankyou

"i dont wanna go to the doctors"

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ZoMbIeTaLcY · 02/09/2007 23:16

get it 'nipped in the bud" pelvic, mines been horrid since last october

Beauregard · 02/09/2007 23:19

Ouch poor you
I do recall a long time ago having antibiotics for my sinuses and they have always niggled a bit .

I wonder if they will allow me a triple appointment to work through my ill list?

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Beauregard · 02/09/2007 23:20

I may not be able to go on my driving lesson if still feeling dizzy

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ZoMbIeTaLcY · 02/09/2007 23:21

yeah right!!!

good luck anyway......had a camera stuck up mine last month

ZoMbIeTaLcY · 02/09/2007 23:22

.....try to sleep with head propped up...thats a helpful tip

didn't work for me though

Beauregard · 02/09/2007 23:22

Now don't go giving me nightmares too.

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Beauregard · 02/09/2007 23:23

At the tube up nose.

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ZoMbIeTaLcY · 02/09/2007 23:23

best of luck pelvic

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