Sinus Problem

[Katoninelive]

Can anyone recommend anything(that works) for sinus pain? I've tried steam,tablets,inhalers & antibiotics!

[Jan1957]

If you've tried all those and nothing's worked you really need to get your GP to refer you to a specialist. I ended up having 3 operations on my nose before it got any better.
It did clear the problem in the end though and it may be yours will not be as problematic.

[Katoninelive]

Thanks jan. I know there's an operation they do but i'm self-employed & can't really do with taking time off.

[sqad617]

Jan is correct, you may think that it is sinus pain , but it may be coming from any part of the nose or sinuses.

See your GP and ask to see an ENT surgeon for investigation and treatment.

[chazza]

Which tablets have you tried? I find sudafed really work for me when i have sinus pain or blocked sinuses

[Katoninelive]

Sudafed tablets & nasel sprays Chazza.

[mandiz]

I have had sinus problems since I was a teenager & I am now 38. I have had an operation about 10 years ago, which only eased the pain slightly, but as the years has been passing I have been in a a lot of pain again. I have been given antibotics, hayfever sprays, but didn't really help, I say my GP & asked to be reffered to the Ears Nose & Throat specialist again. The consultant examined me & has diagnosed that it is not sinus problems, but that my nerve endings in my nose are ultra sensitive & asked if the pain is like a migraine in my nose, I agreed & he prescribed an anti depressant drug called Amitriptyline, the prescribed amount I use is very small compared to people who use this drug for anti depressant, therefore there are no addiction or side effects. This drug relaxes the nerve endings & I think it is great, the only drawback is that I have to take every day for the rest of my life. I have been taking these for about 12-18? months now & as long as I keep taking these drugs, I am pain free.
I would suggest contacting your GP & ask for a referral if this sinus pain is persistent.