Re: NWR: Sinus Pain!!

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Posted by KandE917

go see an ENT also.

I had the same problems and turned out I had severe and chronic sinusitis. I had sinus surgery and it made a world of difference for me - I am so much better now. No more migraines and no more terrible sinus infections / sinus pain!

My ENT is in RVC - if you want his info FM me.

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I'm supposed to have sinus surgery for my chronic sinusitis but i'm terrified of having my nose packed, b/c i can't sleep at night if my nose is clogged!!!
However I heard if you flush your sinues it helps...

But i'm getting to the point where i might just get the surgery, anyone have it and not have it help?

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Posted by SoontobeMrsR72806

I'm supposed to have sinus surgery for my chronic sinusitis but i'm terrified of having my nose packed, b/c i can't sleep at night if my nose is clogged!!!
However I heard if you flush your sinues it helps...

But i'm getting to the point where i might just get the surgery, anyone have it and not have it help?

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A friend of mine used a Dr. that does not pack the nose after surgry. I'm not sure of his name but I wanted you to know of the option.

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Posted by SoontobeMrsR72806

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Posted by KandE917

go see an ENT also.

I had the same problems and turned out I had severe and chronic sinusitis. I had sinus surgery and it made a world of difference for me - I am so much better now. No more migraines and no more terrible sinus infections / sinus pain!

My ENT is in RVC - if you want his info FM me.

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I'm supposed to have sinus surgery for my chronic sinusitis but i'm terrified of having my nose packed, b/c i can't sleep at night if my nose is clogged!!!
However I heard if you flush your sinues it helps...

But i'm getting to the point where i might just get the surgery, anyone have it and not have it help?

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I've read that it is only temporary, but don't know personally. I think I'd still give it a try if it came down to it.
One of the women I work with used an ENT specialist in RVC. I wonder if it's the same one? She loves him and has recommended a couple of other people to him. Sounds like he does this surgury quite often...

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I've never heard of that....i'll have to research some ENT's!

Thanks Ladies

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Posted by SoontobeMrsR72806

I'm supposed to have sinus surgery for my chronic sinusitis but i'm terrified of having my nose packed, b/c i can't sleep at night if my nose is clogged!!!
However I heard if you flush your sinues it helps...

But i'm getting to the point where i might just get the surgery, anyone have it and not have it help?

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Not all doctors pack, and not all patients need to be packed.

Unfortunately it is the type of surgery where you can not guarantee 100% relief no matter who your doc is.

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yes! I had a horrible sinus headache last night. Advil cold & sinus works very well for me!

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I take Excedin for the really bad ones. Usually Tylenol Sinus works though.

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Posted by itslaurie.

We have been treating patients very successfully who suffer from chronic migraines with Botox injections.

I have been able to pre-authorize the injections with a few different insurance companies so the injections are covered.

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My insurance would not cover for it. My neurologist mentioned it to me and smiled

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Posted by Nautical bride

I have suffered terrible headaches for years that I always thought were sinus headaches. I thought they were sinus related because the pain would come about with a change in the weather and be right between my eyes or near one eye and if I put pressure on that one spot, I could actually relieve the pain.

No over the counter remedies worked however, so I finally went to a neurologist. He diagnosed me with migraines! He said there is no such thing as a sinus headache. People can have sinus infections that include a headache, but he says people can't get a sinus headache without an infection or congestion. He gave me an article to read that addressed this. Apparently, migraines can be caused by a change in the weather! It is quite common!

He prescribed Imitrex for me and it has made my life a LOT better. Now if I could only figure out how to stop the weather from changing!

Try going to a neurologist. Have yourself checked out if you get these headaches a lot. Good luck!

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Very true.. being a migraine sufferer for 20 years, I can relate. I have both migraines and allergies. Sometimes my allergies trigger migraines. Sometimes it's just a migraine.

If you have migraines, talk to a specialist. Just be very careful not to take OTC pain reliever too often, they will trigger more migraines and they will come more and more often.. Creating a circle of you taking more OTC. Also be careful with decongestant. For example don't take Allegra D take just allegra. My neurologist told me that the D can trigger migraines.

Then here are some of the triggers, bacon, caffeine, nitrites (cold cuts), chocolate, wine, lack of sleep, irregular sleep/eat pattern, weather (pressure), lights, etc.....

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I just got over being sick for a whole week and it felt like what you are describing. I took an antibiotic and it went away.