I have a sinus question. I've been having a lot of sinus pressure and pain, and even some pain in my upper teeth, for over 2 weeks. But no green snot (no unusual/excess amount of snot, actually) at all.
I don't think it's an infection, but the pressure and pain is driving me bonkers. Sudafed and ibuprofen aren't really helping. The neti pot isn't really helping. Warm compresses help temporarily, but then the pressure and pain come back.
I'm inclined to call the doctor, but I don't think they can do anything for me. I guess steroids if the pressure was really bad, but it's not agonizing pain. (I think all my dental stuff and migraines have made my Head Pain Scale recalibrate.) And I'd rather not take steroids if I don't have to. OTOH, this is driving me bonkers, and it's been 17 days.
Should I call the doctor? Opinions?
Should I call the doctor? Opinions?
I'm all for being aggressive about treating anything awry with the ENT or respiratory system. It's just too easy to get some kind of bug in there that lingers for months.
Also, one of the doctors JZ works for was touting the surgery she had to open up the breathing in her sinuses. Something to explore for a long term fix for people with recurrent sinus issues.
Do you have a temperature?
I say doctor, Steph.
Quick vent - man, riding my bike all over this weekend jacked my hip up, which means I didn't sleep well and spent over an hour in the middle of the night doing acupressure. So I'm tired and in pain and my coworker is out sick, possibly for the whole day depending on what the doc says. And I was an hour late, and I really don't work very well on my own. I'm moving like molasses in January (well, January where it's cold), and I'm just trying to stay with it and keep moving and not beat myself up too much. But boyo, is it hard.
Do you have a temperature?
I doubt it, but I don't have a thermometer at hand.
One of my co-workers is a former RN, and we occasionally consult her like she's Dr. Oz, so I asked her opinion and she said, "How many days? Yeah, call your doctor right now."
The nurse practitioner in my doctor's office can see me at 3:00, so off I go.
I seriously didn't think it was a sinus problem for over a week -- I was honestly worried it was more dental problems. Until I realized it was uniformly on both sides of my upper teeth AND notably where my tooth extraction gap is. No tooth (or roots) should mean no pain. So clearly THAT ain't a dental thing.
Wow, do I not want more antibiotics. Meh.
I would like one of these please.
I'd love hair that I can toss in the washer. Not to mention, finally realizing my dream to be a 1940s screen siren.
Drama! I just realized that in re-doing the cable for cheaper, we DON"T HAVE ANIMAL PLANET! How will we watch the Puppy Bowl?!? Hedgehog cheerleaders!!
Maybe you can stream it online? (That's what I'm hoping to do.)
Teppy. Call the doctor, they may be able to prescribe something like nasonex to help.
bonny, your "unexpected expense" reminded me of when I backed into a guy's bumper and we decided to keep insurance out of it. Everyone kept saying they were sure he was going to pocket the money and not bother to fix the bumper, so he fixed first, and I reimbursed him according to his receipt. I think you're right that you should be a responsible pet-owner, but you shouldn't have to pay for a professional cleaning if he doesn't actually do it.
Mucho ~ma, sj!
Good luck with your head, Steph!
