Tagged As: Natural Cure For Sinus Headache
Question:
I'm new to the group. I found out that I have chronic sinisitis about 6 months ago. I never realized I had it until went to the doctor. I've been dealing with it since middle school (13/14), and am now 29. The doctor had me on allergy medications such as claritin, Zyrtek, Allegra...etc. None of them helped with my Allergies/Sinusitis. They tried putting me on several steroidal nose sprays (I can't remember which ones) which gave me nose bleeds. I just started to take Alavert which has worked wonders. However, heard from a friend today that they are having problems with it, and are considering taking it off the market. I guess there is some kind of health risk with it. She couldn't remember exactly what but said she'd find out more. I tried doing a search for it on the Internet and found nothing. I'm just wondering if there is some type of natural remedy that would work. I most often have bad sinus headaches. I have a real terrible time when I sleep. I usually wake up at about 3-4 am and I can't breathe. One or more of my nasal passages are clogged. I usually have to get up and walk around, then put a warm washcloth over my nose for the moisture. This is pretty much a regular thing I think though in the last 3 ot 4 years it has gotten much worse. Usually I'd have a bout here or there. But since that time it's been pretty much a daily event. I'm looking for natural remedies since none of the allergy meds work on me, and I can't take the nasal steroids, I'm looking for another option. I think the doc said something about a shot of some kind? I can't remember, but remember it was kind of expensive. So with no insurance...that's out.
Answer:
I use Simply Saline rinse for clearing my sinus (in the morning and at night before going to bed.) Aleve for those sinus headaches. I had a sinus headache yesterday and I took 2 Aleve, and it seems to be gone for now. My nasal membranes burn and bleed when I use the other saline rinses. I am finding that the Alavert that I take is not enough for my allergies this year. I do not have medical insurance for prescription drugs either.
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