Sinus Pain At Night

[GymLadTim]

Can anyone give me any advice please. Over the last few weeks I have started to get sinus pain during the night around my nose and in my throat, and a runny nose.

This seems to start about 11pm and end about 9am but is really affecting my sleep. I've tried hay fever medication and this has helped a bit but not removed it completely.

My boyfriend said it may be dust mites so I changed all my bedding and vacuumed the mattress but still no better. I've never had hayfever or anything like this before.

Has anyone experienced anything similar?

Thanks

Tim XXX

[GymLadTim]

WELL THANKS A MILLION FOR ALL YOUR ANSWERS AND SUPPORT. I SUPPOSE I WILL JUST HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS SINUS PAIN THEN!!

[hereIam]

I'm surprised Sqad's not been on. I don't know anything about sinus pain Tim, so I couldn't help - sorry.

[Mamyalynne]

Sinus pain is awful, but doesn't sound like an infection if you are clear through the day.

Try steam inhalation in the evening and sleep with an extra pillow.

[Pooka1950]

No need to shout! I don't have sinus pain as such but have been waking up recently with a thick head and runny nose. Mine gets better once I get up and I was wondering if my beloved feather pillow was to blame. Anyone got any ideas?

[Mamyalynne]

Hello Pooka, quite the stranger - you may be right about your pillow, try a synthetic filling will be the best way to tell.

I find if I do get nasal or sinus congestion then sleeping a little higher helps.

[Sqad]

Sorry GLT I didn't see your post.
Your symptoms certainly sound like allergic rhinitis and might I suggest that you use Flonase nasal spray which is a steroid but can be purchased over the counter.

[Pooka1950]

Yes Mamyalynne I must give that a try. I do love my feather pillow though!

[GymLadTim]

Thanks everyone will give some of the suggestions a try.

[calmck]

You could try anti allergy pillows. Gave one to my granddaughter and really made a difference. JL do a good not too expensive one