Space Chick Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hello Omleteers, I have suffered with blocked sinuses on and off for years, but I have quite an irritating congestion at the moment. I don't have the headaches but I can feel the congestion in my nose and to my throat, which is making me cough a lot. Also because I can't breathe properly I am snoring like a pig and waking myself up (OH is in the other room). We go away on Christmas eve and I am going to drive him crazy (he has already bought earplugs ) Can anyone suggest a cure? I can't take sudafed tablets as I am on blood pressure medication, and Olbas Oil isn't working. I have seen that Sudafed have a nasal spray but am not sure if that would be safe to use? Any help gratefully appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I got 3 things from the doctor - antihistimine tabs, antibiotics and a nasal spray and did not really do much after the antibiotics finished - I am still driven nuts with it and OH says I snore like a pig too and I can sometimes wake myself up = I would ask for a doctor to see what he can do for you to help as there must be something. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 A mixture of essential oils of clove, mint, lavander, pine, cinnamon, rosemary and wild thyme have helped us enormously. Put 50 drops into a bowl of hot water, cover your head, and breathe in We buy this mixture ready combined from the chemist, but I think something similar should be available in the UK. All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 A friend recommended the **Sinucleanse** system to me. It is very soothing and helps enormously. Safe and natural etc. Can be bought reasonably cheaply via Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Can't remember the name but did see it on the shelf in mylocal tiny boots. Its natural see water in a spray can (got to where the olbas oil is). My hubbie used it after his nasal operation and it worked for him then. Basically you wash out your nose with it. You could also try breate right strips for night time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hi I think good old fashioned menthol and eucalyptus put in a steam inhalation(ie put in boiling water and sit at a table with a towel over your head and breathe the fumes) Obviously be careful with hot water but its really cheap to buy a bottle from the chemists. Piriton is good (as it dries up secretions hence thats why you probably got it too) nb driving drowsiness etc. Again a good cheap antihistamine to use(Tesco own brand is v good low priced same dose etc as more expensive brand) Hope you feeling better ?Polyps up your nose?worth asking? Good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I had sinus surgery a few weeks ago and I too was given cans of natural sea water spray which seemed very soothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I suffer with my sinuses, getting bad pain whenever I have a cold & a full on infection about once a year. In fact they are bad now,giving me head,eye,cheek & tooth pain Only one thing really,really works for me, & that is the double whammy of Sudafed Dual Relief Max (from a pharmacy), plus steam. I also use Nightnurse at night,but space my medicine doses so that its safe to use with the Sudafed. I have this brill little steamer thing from Boots,it was under £5. It is basically a recipticle for hot water with a mouth & nose cover,so the steam is really concentrated.You can add olbas or Vicks,but its the steam that clears your pipes & does the trick When I am very bad with it,I steam for 20 mins or so,getting into a zone with the slow repetative deep breathing. I can hear & feel the congestion cracking as it eases along my cheekbone & eye socket (sorry if that is a bit yucky!) Try this & let me know how you get on. You have my utmost sympathies - sinus pain is vile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 apart from medication stuff have you tried massage? a few years ago I trained in Indian Head Massage, and they had part of the process to help clear sinus problems. the idea is that you use the pads of your first 2 fingers and place them on your nose, you then press (not feather like, a big firmer than that) and run your fingers under your eyes across the top of your cheekbones (is this making any sense?? ) repeat a few times, you will start to feel it ease up slightly (repeat as often as you think about it ) I told a friend at work to do this, and she said she felt better good luck and I hope you are feeling better soon cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 On a slightly different note if it ends up eventually that you need surgery to widen your sinuses the procedure I had was brilliant. The surgeon used a new technique where instead of using instruments to widen the passages they insert a balloon and inflate it - a bit like the heart surgery thingy I imagine. The benefit is that I had absulutely no after effects - no bleeding, pain or swelling which is what you get from normal sinus surgery. Had to have 2 weeks off work though as apparently there is a high risk of infection after someone has been rummaging about in your nose ! All done on the NHS - I think I only waited about 2 months My sinuses are much better - I still get tightness over my cheekbone but no infections yet and I was getting one after the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 apart from medication stuff have you tried massage? a few years ago I trained in Indian Head Massage, and they had part of the process to help clear sinus problems. the idea is that you use the pads of your first 2 fingers and place them on your nose, you then press (not feather like, a big firmer than that) and run your fingers under your eyes across the top of your cheekbones (is this making any sense?? ) repeat a few times, you will start to feel it ease up slightly (repeat as often as you think about it ) How odd - I do this when I have problems with mine,but never knew it was a recognised method for clearing the sinuses....it just helped to ease the pressure. I also tap along my cheekbone/eye socket, & another thing that helps is a nice hot drink in a mug,held up against the painful area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 aparently its a really old form of therapy you have tons of points across your head that help relieve stress its lovely to have one (but very personal, some people get very emotional when they have an indian head massage) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Ah, that's why I feel better after I've done this after numerous family nonsenses! I don't think that the central heating helps - I was bunged up last night (apparently snored as a result - but OH would say that - seasoned snorer that he is and in any case how did he hear me when he can't hear himself roaring away ). We've turned up our heating and it has been on pretty much most of the day recently. Going out to do the birds - well, I think everything shrivelled and I managed to breathe in lots of cold air and been clear ever since - slightly uncomfortable until the nose thawed! I can only think of a Vicks steam bath - makes your eyes water even if they are closed. Cinammon's idea sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Has anyone tried a neti pot for sinuses? I'm suffering too Space Chick. Currently deaf as a post because of congestion, which is interesting. Hope yours get better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Neti pot?? Despite my suggestions I too am suffering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Oh no Debs! Just what you need before flying! Can't offer any help I'm afraid just tons of sympathy. All the above sounds helpful though. I just hope your ok before you go away and I hope you have a fabulous holiday and no silly flight problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I have nothing to offer except (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hope something helps - lots of clear fluids and avoid dairy (hard over Chrimbo) as makes more mucus. Would inhaltions help? Olabus oil. Or any of the things advised. At least you and OH don't snore in unision - ES said the racket we were making the other night was phenominal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Has anyone tried a neti pot for sinuses? I'm suffering too Space Chick. Currently deaf as a post because of congestion, which is interesting. Hope yours get better soon! That is essentially what the sinucleanse thingy is that I mentioned above. Works well. You don't want an audience whilst you are using it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Instead of buying salt water spray - use salt water warm and sniff it up your nose from a small bowl - it helps too and I do it in the shower on occasions but not easy to do when not in bath or shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 OK, I have bought the nasal seasalt cleanser spray, another nasal spray, nasal strips and some herbal decongestant tablets Fingers crossed there will be some progress otherwise I can see us needing to get extra hotel rooms while we are away Thanks for all your suggestions and all your support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Well good luck with it all Debs, I hope it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Will try the salt water thing sounds disgusting. Beconaise nasal spray is a steroid that works for me. You can buy it from a pharmacy or supermarkets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 The salt water does not sting or hurt as its salty and does not give that awful feeling at the back of your throat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 My consultant recommended NeilMed Sinus Rinse (www.neilmed.com) I have to order it from boots as it's none presciption in My health authority area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
