should i still run in my track meet with a sinus headache?
i dont have a fever. but i feel achey and congested and i can feel lots of congestion in my head causing the sinus headache. but other than that i feel fine (well im not throwing up at least) but am i still capable of running?? also its my region 3 championships so i really want to run in it still!
do you have any remedies for quick relief of my sinus congestion crap?
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1. I always go with a rule I read in Runner's World from a doctor that has ran in several marathons: If the symptoms are below the neck, don't run. If the symptoms are above the neck then it's okay to run. Just don't expect to perform at your best.I also use a Neti pot to help with sinus congestion. It's just a way to rinse with a salt water solution, so no medication is involved that might make you drowsy. You can find them at just about any drugstore.
2. Do you run with your head? No, you run with your legs. Go for it. Don't expect a PR, though.
Basically +1 on everything the first poster said.
3. Your best bet for sinus congestion is ibuprofen. Most OTC meds for nasal-related symptoms don't actually do anything. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation. This will ease the pressure on your sinuses, allow you to get more air, and hopefully reduce/eliminate the headache.
Good luck at your regionals.
4. take a de congestion pill, blow your nose and get over it. seriously, you'll live.
