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Originally posted by Larry_OHF:
I really need help, guys. I cannot afford the doctor because our income does not cover the bills well enough to pay for insurance too, so I am stuck with finding home remedies to this sinus problem I have been suffering for weeks now. Its gotten to the point that I have had a constant headache for the entire week, day and night. I have taken myself off of ibupropherine because that can cause ulcers with constant use. I have gone through boxes of tissues, and have begun trying home remedies and other stuff like that papaya pills contain enzymes that supposedly reduces swelling, the cause of the headache in the sinus areas...
I am losing the battle and the headache is beginning to affect my daily life and mood so much that my family cannot take it anymore.
I need the pain to stop.
Can anybody suggest something that I have not already thought of?
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edit: I also got hold of some medicine called nasacort AQ, which contains triamcinolone acetonide. Its some kind of nasal spray that supposedly helps deconjest a person. It was a free sample from a doctor.
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I have suffered with horrible sinus problems in the past. And believe me, I know the misery you are going through. I got to the point where my sinuses were so blocked that I began to lose my sense of smell and my head started to feel "heavy". I went to the doctor countless times and while I did get some temporary relief, all I achieved in the long run was to diminish my own money.
My "cure" was actually very cheap. Two things i'd recommend, as I tried all kinds of alternative remedies and nothing was as effective as the following.
First and foremost, you need to get your hands on some pseudoephedrine. It was (until last year or so) included in "Sudafed" and "Benadryl Allergy & Sinus" but now you can't get it on shelves. You can however easily get it behind the shelves and it does not require s prescrioption. Something about junkies using it for illegal stuff or O.D.ing on it, I dunno. All you have to do now is go to your pharmacy in Walmart or wherever and specifically ask for Sudafed with pseudoephedrine in it. They may ask you to show your drivers license. The current stuff on the shelves now is called "Sudafed PE" which doesn't contain pseudoephedrine and is not near as effective so make sure you go up and ask for what you want.
Pseudoephedrine will clear the sinus passages all around the head and (usually for me) provides immediate relief. Do not discount this, it is the most important of all. If asked what kind you want ask for "Sudafed" and just make sure it isn't the "Non-drying sinus" one. 30-60mg of pseudoephedrine is usually enough per pill. It should cost you around $5.
Secondly, get some allergy medication. Claritin is really good as far as over-the-counter go. You may not have allergies, but if your sinuses are blocked this in itself is a "reaction" so trust me, just get it. Try for a non-drowsy type. This should cost you around $5 or $6. Take them both as directed for about 1-2 weeks even if your symptoms have vanished.
The are other things that can help sinus issues, fresh air is good but sometimes not so good if the pollen count is up. Regardless of your allergies, this will irritate the sinuses. The herb "Nettle" works well for staving off attacks like this in the long run but is more of a prevention than a cure.
I am not discounting the many home remedies people have, but I found within a year of experimenting that for me, these things worked best and they are easily obtained from your local supermarket or pharmacy. Let me know if it helps.
Edit: Nasal sprays will NOT help what you are suffering from.
[ 03-24-2007, 09:11 PM: Message edited by: SpiritWarrior ]