sinus hell

I had the neilsmed sinus rinse bottle with the salt sachets but I found my nose became painfully dry and caused nose bleeds so gave up with it.
I have annual rhinitis as well as other allergies and people do not realise how miserable it makes every day life.
I am dairy free, lactose intolerant since I was a child, drink plenty of water and have tried every cure under the sun including homeopathy on the NHS a few decades back.

Try sterimar it's a salt solution you can buy over the counter without prescription . ENT suggested it as well as steam with menthol crystals be careful to shut your eyes !

Busy bee I can sympathise with you. I use to suffer with sinus problems but I was going to an oesteopath to have my back done. He asked me how I was and I told him I would be better without sinus problems. He said forget your back this week I can sort your sinuses. Apparently he was an acupuncturist too. He did what he had to and went away still suffering with bad back and sinuses. When I woke next day my nose run like a tap but from that day I haven’t had sinus problems. 10 years on😀

Hi, I used to be in a lot of pain from sinusitis and eventually followed advise and cut out all dairy products. This was a while ago but now I am completely free from it and my breathing is normal. Even the odd cold or two is not that bad.
I would definitely recommend trying this, be patient as it isn't instant.

I feel for you. Sinusitis is a miserable condition.

I don't want to sound patronising but I haven't had it now for a few years.

I have de-dusted my house to reduce triggers. I now use allergy Henry to get rid of the slightest dust. I clean my curtain and shampoo my carpets and soft furniture twice a year. I keep my bedroom well- ventilated (always leave the door open even if just a little) and wash my bedding regularly. Open windows in all living areas.

I prempt an episode by taking de-congestants as soon as I get the tell-tale signs. I only take sinutab as some will make you drowsy.

I steer away from milk, cheese and dairy and drink herbal teas.

I recently bought a bamboo pillow and this has been a big help too.

Hope you get some relief soon. There is nothing worse.

The only thing that ever worked for me in 40 years was Sudafed Congestion and Headache relief. I don't have frontal sinuses as seen on a skull x ray !"

I had chronic sinusitis while hooked on dairy with cheese, ice cream and coffee frappes being the biggest culprits. I gave up dairy, meat, and gluten 25+ years ago and never suffered again. Dairy is the #1 cause of sinus and breathing difficulties. Treat the cause, not the symptoms. Try it for 10 days and see how you feel. It won't cost you anything. That's the real test. There was no going back for me. Like you, I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Good luck!

I have had sinusitis and blocked nasal passages for years, made worse by using beconase nasal spray which was repeatedly recommended by some GPs. Eventually I was referred to ENT and the consultant prescribed steroid sprays, however she advised that nasal irrigation was more effective than medication. I tried the nasal irrigation using NeilMed nasal rinse kit (e.g. available from Amazon) and already after the first use, my nasal passages felt so much freer. I have used it since, initially daily but now once every week or so and I am almost back to normal (I did not use the prescribed meds). I can blow my nose again, I can breathe freely, I sleep better and the accumulation of mucus in my throat has gone. The NeilMed kit is based on the same principle as the Neti Pot system but I find it easier to use, less messy as the opening of the spout of the Neti Pot feels too large for my nostrils. I also use Stérimar salt water spray to help clear my nose if required.

Buttonjugs - can you advise on brand please - so many being marketed, would prefer recommendation.
I got Covid last August, not too bad but was left with nasal drip. Used steroid nasal spray from Dr and better but still wake up every morning (and sometimes at night) with a completely blocked nostril.
(didn't pm you as feel others will want to see reply too)

Also are you having any problems with your back teeth?

The largest sinuses are a pair above the back teeth of your upper jaw. The roots of the upper teeth are very near or may even extend into the sinus cavity. Consequently, inflammation in the sinuses might cause pain in nearby teeth. Similarly, damage to or infection in a tooth may lead to persistent (chronic) sinusitis.

I used one of these. Then made my own solution as mentioned earlier by Esmay.

www.weldricks.co.uk/products/neilmed-adult-nasal-irrigation-sinus-rinse-kit?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShop&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw57exBhAsEiwAaIxaZoyRGOMa0PvdYdrfqkDnQYOrwVIB-fcEcej05cx2IF4Z7VCokWv7EhoC7IUQAvD_BwE

Just to add we did the nasal rinse thing and it did help a bit but he doesn’t need to do that anymore.

My son had a congested nose for years he was always sniffing. Not just a gentle normal sniff but a huge trumpet sniff. He can’t blow his nose (he’s autistic) because he’s afraid of his ears popping. I bought him all manner of sprays, he takes antihistamines daily but still the trumpet kept playing. It drove me insane. Then I came across a device that uses infrared light. They’re freely available online, just search for infrared nose therapy. Cheap too you can buy one for under a tenner. It’s amazing, it really stops the nose congestion.

A grain of Celtic sea salt taken before every glass of water will greatly help absorption

I can totally relate to what you are saying. I have had sinusitis on & off for decades. Just over a year ago I had a cold and my sinuses didn’t clear, for me it was only one side in particular. I had 3 short courses of antibiotics, did nothing. Followed GP advice with trying antihistamines, did nothing. Was advised to use a spray which also had no effect. Eventually after 6 months was referred to ENT. Had the endoscopic camera examination and referred for CT scan, given 1 month of a different antibiotic, a steroid nose spray and told to use the nasal rinse, that’s something I have been told I will have to do for the rest of my life. After the CT scan, I had an appointment with an ENT surgeon who booked me for a Functional Endoscopic Sinus surgery (wash out). I had it done 3 weeks ago, no problems at all, it took around 2 hours from going in to the theatre to waking up in recovery. I was amazed to find that I could breathe through my nose, no bruising, as it’s done via the camera, no bleeding and day surgery. The follow up appointment is 4 weeks after surgery. I was asked to resume the nasal rinse 3 days after the surgery and to add a steroid to the rinse. So far so good. I’m breathing better than I was pre surgery and it’s the best it’s been in over a year. I can live with the nasal rinse, I don’t find it uncomfortable and I’ve got used to the routine. All this was done on the NHS & I can’t fault the hospital, staff or the actual surgery. I think it’s definitely worth talking to an ENT surgeon to see what treatment you can have.

You could visit a homeopath.

Thank you Theexwife I shall definitely try this 😊

annodomini Thank you 👍

Namsnanny, I still drink tea and coffee, I dont have the water to sip as you would other drinks, I fill a 2litre filter jug with water and drink glasses straight down throughout the day.

namsnanny, I have PM'd you.

I get sinusitis on a regular basis but I also have perennial rhinitis, 12 months non stop allergies. I live on allergy tablets and nasal sprays, I have pain in my cheeks and headaches. I also have Sjogren's syndrome which is a lack of water in the body causing multiple side effects in the body two of which are dry eyes and mouth which results in corneal ulcers and mouth ulcers. I am under a specialist for the problems Sjogren's has caused. My mum had the same problem and my eldest son also has it. I think it is genetic.

I cannot walk past shop that sells those fancy bath bombs as it triggers off sneezing and I used to dread going into Debenhams when they were open as there was always an assistant spraying darned perfume in my face when I walked in.

Well I know many will disagree with me but if I have chronic pain or I’m worried about my health I pay to see a private consultant.
I worked hard for my money and will spend it trying to stop my pain
You can’t put a price on your health and the waiting lists are so long, it annoys me to have to do this but as a nurse of over 30 years ( now retired)I believe in the NHS and so hope it gets sorted once this government goes.

Theexwife

I suffered for years and had various treatments until someone said to drink 2 litres of water a day, I used to drink more than 2 litres of tea and coffee a day and being such a simple solution doubted if it would make a difference, however it really worked for me, I have been fine since then with it only flaring up when I drink less water.

It’s worth a try, easy and free.

Have you given up tea and coffee then Threexwife?

Did you get any relief annodomini?
All the above symptoms sound like mine.
I've only found warm salt water to help. I use an empty eye dropper to administer the saline solution in my nose and ears before bed most nights.

glad its not just me, gp told me to chase up ent again tomorrow,i have a neighbour who is never ill,i could belt them i walk my dog and if i meet them they say are you ill again,like i get pleasure out of it, i actually said to them yesterday i would swop my nose for theirs and see how happy they were feeling so ill all the time,will buy a neti pot,thank you

I have PM'd you, boheminan. Your symptoms are exactly what mine were.