Entry: Pain Drain Saturday, November 15, 2008



It seems like EVERY fall, I get sinusitis. This one is not exempt.

I have the typical:

  • aching pressure in my face
  • clogged nose
  • headache
  • swollen eyes
  • aching upper teeth/gums (yes, this is a real symptom)

Thankfully it is the weekend with little to do except watch some dvds I picked up at the library. And drink tea - LOTS of tea! I will also try some saline spray, which has helped alleviate symptoms in the past.

Strangely enough, I do not have pollen allergies, which is a common trigger of sinusitis. My only environmental allergy is two two types of mold; so I asume the piles of rotting, wet maple leaves outside the hosue might have something to do with that???

My husband is still in Europe: Italy today then tomorrow he departs for a week in Copenhagen, Denmark. He called me about 45 minutes ago and kept recounting his trip today to Como (Lake Como) and how I would just love it and he wished I was there. Maybe someday, if I ever get around to obtaining a passport, I will accompany him on one of his International adventures - hopefully, without a sinus infection!


   4 comments

Tammy
November 20, 2008   10:33 PM PST
 
Yup... I totally understand the aching teeth -- sinus thing. I'm afraid of the neti pot thing. Like Miss Ginger, I'm afraid I'll drown myself or something! ;)

My allergies have been horrific this year.

Hope you feel better!!
Jerry
November 17, 2008   12:56 PM PST
 
the nelimed sinus rinse thing helps me, but if you have a bad case you end up with water stuck in your sinus, which comes out at the most inopportune times.
Miss Ginger
November 17, 2008   11:50 AM PST
 
Have you tried that Neti pot thing? My husband swears by it (admittedly, he hasn't had any bouts with sinusitis this year), but I can't do it without drowning, lol.

Get well soon!
AbbyNormal
November 15, 2008   02:54 PM PST
 
I DO have allergies, so I DO know aching upper teeth/gums.

Pampering yourself with DVD's and hot tea sounds like a good strategy. Chick flicks since the hubby's away!

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