Anyone got /had sinusitis ? Forums

Motorhomersimpson · Moderator

Hi G,

we had what you describe exactly, well my son and I did, this came on after the man colds we had Sad

I managed to keep my nose clear but still felt the pain.

My 17yr old son was suffering terribly at night, unable to sleep - as was I then - So I tried the steam, tried hot this and that to no avail.

The only cure which was almost instant relief was some Olbas oil mixed into a mug of steaming hot water, he held it carefully under his chin and inhaled the steam from the mug, with-in minutes he was feeling a lot better and the stuffed up nose was clearing.

We kept the mug there for 20 minutes after which time he was able to settle and sleep, did this every night after and helped greatly.

rogerandsandra

Hi Grizzly

Don't think I made myself clear, a humidifier puts moisture in the air.
We have those china things hanging on the radiators filled with water, not particularly attractive, but does the job.

Sandra

EJB

You were perfectly clear Sandra...I think I muddied the water Embarassed

I meant to say...a very good idea so that the air doesn't get too dry and antagonise the problem Smile

bandaid

You can use a Sinutab type of pharmaceutical. They also do a nasal spray version too, which delivers the stuff dirctly up your snout and into the sinuses, this is actually more effective than the tablets.

Antibiotics are ok, but eventually an immunity develops, which although rare, can be a problem if the Sinusitis is regularily reoccurring. Decongestants are the best bet.

Motorhomersimpson · Moderator

bandaid

My Boss is a pharmacist, and when I medic for the Production compnaies thats whay I provide for both the punters and me. ( Not the same bottle of course ) however its actually made by sinutab, and I'm looking at a bottle of it as I type, so your Pharmacist either couldnt be bothered to look or doesnt sell it, its defferently for sale, and its an over the counter product, so no script needed.

Motorhomersimpson · Moderator

lesleylil

I had one really bad bout of sinusitis and it made me feel worse than anything else I have had.
Mine came after a cold and I now take 1000mg vit C twice a day if I have any symptoms of a cold,it works well for me, and I have not had a cold for several years. I stop it as soon as the symptoms go.

Lesley

eddied

Buon giorno tutti.
I simply just had to come in on this thread, because I suffered most of my life from 'sinusitis'. Severe headaches, catarrh, sometimes slightly blurred vision, sometimes a temperature. Was told by various doctors that an operation was possible, but the cure was worse than the ailment. Went through most of my life on the strength of analgesics, after having tried of course inhalation and other such things.

Then in October 2003 I was struck by a TIA - lost some vision, but never had a 'sinusitis' headache since. Draw your own conlcusions, and have yourselves checked out.
saluti,
eddied