A common ailment..sinus

Submitted: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008 at 23:53
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Like many others, I've suffered from various grey power ailments over time.

But the one that really knocks me around, is sinus. The head is almost permanently clogged up and my sense of balance is off. It seems to be getting worse, especially on trips.
I've tried all the health remedies that I can handle.

It's a sod of a thing when your balance is off and you're driving...you really should be at home I rekkon.

What have other sufferers found to be effective ?
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 00:18

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 00:18
Stay away from computers, keyboards and screens... :-)
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 00:22

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 00:22
You forgot to add loose women, wine, song and dancing :))
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Reply By: Smudger - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 00:34

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 00:34
A good bottle of red helps.
If unavailable, a bad bottle will do the trick.
It actually never fixes what ails me, but somehow it doesn't seem to matter.
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 00:40

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 00:40
A great solution...BUT unfortunately that stuff aggrevates my other problems.
There again, nobody ever promised me life would be fair....
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Follow Up By: Willem - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 07:05

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 07:05
Yeah, a bottle of Red is a good anti histamine but I had to give it away some time ago as it aggravates my Gout.....bugger. The Sulphur dioxide preservative in the wine also triggers asthma.....bugger again!!!!!...lol
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Follow Up By: Louie the fly - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 10:04

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 10:04
A bad bottle of red could be the cause of what ails you Smudger.

Red wine makes me stuffy in the nose and I snore my head off like a chainsaw. Anyone need firewood cut!
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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 01:02

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 01:02
When I worked on the tools (chippy) I used to suffer like you wouldn't believe. I used to get congestion right down to my teeth and when I blew my nose it was like dragging rope out of my cheeks. Used to also get headaches like no bodies business. Found that Sinutabs work but staying away from dust as much as possible is the best. Recently had my nose rebored and I had to snort a saline solution and boy does that stuff clear out the sinuses and everything else.
Give the saline solution a go it's dirt cheep and works a treat. A bit messy and some may think gross but hey it works. Now I can breath, very few headaches (unless red wine induced) and very rarely blocked. And. Most importantly no sinus pain.
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 01:08

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 01:08
Thanks, Duncan. That's one I haven't tried, yet :))
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Follow Up By: Notso - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 11:09

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 11:09
After I had my nose cleaned out by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist he told me to do the same thing. Whenever I find the symptoms arriving I make up a solution of about 3/4 teaspoon of pure rock salt in 250 mils boiling water. LET IT COOL TO BLOOD TEMP then snort it up your nostrils and blow it out. The first couple of times you may heave a bit but you get used to it.
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Follow Up By: Gerhardp1 - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 11:34

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 11:34
Similar benefits can be had by swimming in salt water - you always seem to get the stuff up your nose :)
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 12:58

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 12:58
Use a syringe it's easier to stick up your nose and squirt than sticking your whole heads in a bowl.
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Follow Up By: Notso - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 14:50

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 14:50
Nah, just use a glass and dip your nose in and snort. Don't be a sissy!
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Follow Up By: Newbiesb - Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 07:31

Monday, Jan 21, 2008 at 07:31
To use the salt solution: you can buy Neti pots at some alternative and natural health outlets. These are like a little 'tea' pot designed to do just that job. It may make life easier.
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Reply By: chocolate teapot - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 06:41

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 06:41
Hi footloose

Have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_irrigation

Hope this helps

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Reply By: Batman69 - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 08:56

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 08:56
Footloose,

I had chronic sinusitus, not loss of balance but always congested, pressure in that area etc.

I went to a ENT specialist, had x-ray, cat scan etc. Acute sinusitus in the Maxillary and Ethmoidal sinus cavities. Had surgery called Functional endoscopic sinus surgery or FESS.

I can now breathe the feeling is amazing. No more snot. It has taken a good three months post the surgery for all the sninus congestion to clear but I am now feeling great. Stopped snoring, sleeping better and feeling better.

I also had to irrigate with a saline solution, whilst it is an unpleasant experience it surely clears out the muck.

Would recommend seeking advice or consult from ENT specialist.

Good luck with it.

Steve
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 13:01

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 13:01
Yer it's scary how much crap you can clear out using the nasal douche.
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Reply By: Al & Mrs Al - Al & Lyn, Romsey - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 09:02

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 09:02
Hi Footie,

I'm another sinus sufferer, and I am too going to vote for FESS, I first was prescribed this when pregnant with one of the kids and I couldn't take my normal medication - this stuff is fantastic, and I'm not prone to using nasal sprays - infact I hate them, but I can tolerate FESS and it works quickly. My dad has also used it and has found it very helpful.

Apart from that, steam, steam and more steam in the morning when I first get up, a packet of sudafed and some FESS in my bag and I can get through the day.

cheers

Lyn
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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al - Al & Lyn, Romsey - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 09:05

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 09:05
I'd thought I"d just point out that the FESS I"m talking about isn't surgery it's a nasal spray that is an isotonic saline nasal solution, give it a try, works for me.
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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Yalgoo) - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 14:31

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 14:31
i got no relief from Fess the only thing that works is the nose spray - anyone its all the same oxymetzalone or something
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Reply By: Footloose - Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 15:28

Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 at 15:28
Many thanks to all for sharing what works for them. Most illuminating, some funny but all appreciated.

A while of trying everything out, and I thould be able to go from smelly things to smelling things :))))))
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