Why do I have a sinus headache?
Okay, now I usually suffer from allergies in spring. But I'm not having any allergy like symptoms now, but I'm suffering from a severe sinus headache. For those of you that have had them, you know the pain right in your temples and right between your eyes. Also, my nose tends to run a tiny bit. But no sneezing, itchy eyes, etc. Is there a reason I'm getting these? Is it related to the weather change or could it be sinusitis?
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1. It must be the extra vertebrae in your back causing this.2. The sinuses are a large cavity, sometimes pollen and such can irritate the delicate lining inside the sinsues. This can cause swelling, and the sinuses cannot drain properly, and this can cause a headache. I get really bad sinus headaches, even though I can smell fairly well and don't have much nasal congestion. I can feel the congestion, pressure and pain in my temples, eyes, forehead and cheekbones. I also get to deal with the drainage into my throat.
Sinusitis basically means inflammation of the sinuses. The cause can be allergic, viral, or bacterial. If you have tooth pain, pain in your cheekbones, or green or yellow mucus, then these are symptoms of a bacterial sinus infection and a doctor and antibiotics are needed.
Sometimes molds, pollens, and pollutants can become trapped inside your sinuses and can cause recurrant infllammation. I have had some doctors recommend using a Netti-pot to flush out the sinuses. If you have had ear, nose or throat surgery, then you need to ask your doctor if it is ok to use it. I cannot use this because I have had ear surgery.
The city where I live is famous for allergies, and when the mold count gets high, I can be guaranteed a headache. Allergies can cause some nasty sinus headaches, and many people don't have any idea how bad these headaches can hurt!
Also, taking a decongestant such as Sudafed 12 hour may help, as long as it is taken with plenty of water. This is what I take, and I pop Sudafefds like candy in the spring!
Alot of the symptoms sound gross, but this will hopefully help you figure out whether or not you need to see a doctor.
Hope you feel better!
