re: My sh*t is fricked up - Sinus Infection

Posted by dagrippa

Saigon

Member since Nov 2004

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 11:44 am to JumpingTheShark

Neti pot?

Posted by Oates Mustache

Member since Oct 2011

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 11:44 am to LSUwag

quote:
If you use a neti pot (sinus wash) once you have an infection, you risk spreading it even mor

Yes, you can really spread it to your eyes, and you'll have the same symptoms as pink eye. You don't want that.

Posted by JumpingTheShark

America

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 12:00 pm to Oates Mustache

I have a neti pot but I am not using it for this purpose because my sinuses are already agitated from a horrible cold I just got over

Posted by sleepytime

Member since Feb 2014

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 12:39 pm to JumpingTheShark

Neti pots are okay, Alkolol is 100 time better. I used to get chronic sinus infections and haven't had one since I started using it.

Posted by AUCE05

Member since Dec 2009

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 12:45 pm to JumpingTheShark

Neti pot with a saline soluation is better than antibotics.

ETA:

I use afrin to open up my nasal passages, then use the neti pot. 1-2 times, and my infections are gone. It is amazing how well they work.

This post was edited on 1/13/15 at 12:48 pm

Posted by ThePoo

Work

Member since Jan 2007

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 12:57 pm to JumpingTheShark

I have rough sinuses

Things the work best for me are nedi-rinses and the ocean saline solution nasal spray

Posted by LSUfan20005

Member since Sep 2012

8826 posts

Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:03 pm to lsusteve1

Apple Cider Vinegar Tea

Hot Water
1tblsp ACV
Honey
Lemon

shite has worked for me, my family, and everyone I've suggested it to.

It thins out mucus.

I'd do 2cups of this a day, along with a neti pot and steam with towel over head.

Posted by Odinson

Asgard

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:15 pm to JumpingTheShark

Mucinex D otc

Posted by CHEDBALLZ

South Central LA

Member since Dec 2009

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:23 pm to JumpingTheShark

I had it too.

Mucinex D and Alka Seltzer Cold and Flu is what I took.

Posted by arcalades

USA

Member since Feb 2014

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:36 pm to JumpingTheShark

Google pet antibiotics for sinus infections. If it's truly a bacterial infection, it will be nearly impossible to go away without some type of antibiotic. Garlic is a great antibiotic if eaten raw. Must crush it or chew it. But garlic will make your breath and farts unbearable. Echinacea is pretty good.

OTC stuff will make you feel better, but the infection will hang around for a long while.

This post was edited on 1/13/15 at 1:37 pm

Posted by The Sad Banana

The gate is narrow.

Member since Jul 2008

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:40 pm to JumpingTheShark

quote:
Worst case scenario I will leave early tonight and go to urgent care.

If you're feeling so bad that you can't concentrate at work, then go take some time off and see a doctor. Work just isn't worth it, plus you don't want to have that nastiness there when you can contain it at home.

That's what sick time is for.

Posted by MC5601

Tyler, Texas

Member since Jan 2010

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:41 pm to JumpingTheShark

Call red river ent in Alexandria and inquire about a balloon sinuplasty

LINK

Posted by etm512

Mandeville, LA

Member since Aug 2005

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Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:55 pm to JumpingTheShark

What pisses me off is I know it's a sinus infection and I know what will be prescribed, but it still requires me to make the appointment, go there, get the piece of paper, bring that to a pharmacy and wait for it to be filled. First world problems for sure