May
08
2010
What can I do to relieve sinus headaches?
Posted by: Alan in sinus remedies, tags: Headaches, Relieve, SinusI have taken all kinds of medicine my doctor prescribed me but hey don’t seem to be working. I am ready to try any hollistic or home remedy’s anyone may know of. I am willing to try anything to stop these unbearable headaches.
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May 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
take a cold shower and get a vibrating massager and massage your head!
May 8th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Are you taking something for the pain as well? Stay in the AC…I have the same problem!
May 8th, 2010 at 11:00 am
this may sound crazy, but it works for me.
i take my two index fingers and apply pressure to the nose, right above the bridge. hold it for about 3 minutes. the headache usually feels better.
May 8th, 2010 at 11:21 am
try warm cloth compresses around the sinuses and on top of your eyes, this could relieve it are u sure this isnt a sinus infection??? if it is u need antibiotics but i found aleve cold and sinus took my sinus headaches right off and i felt better in about 30 mins…
May 8th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
i always do too.. i just blow my nose all the time and drink a lot of water and that seems to help for some reason
May 8th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Get a friend or family member to apply pressure to you head by placing their hands on your fore head and crown. have them gently push in. this should give you some temporary relief. Its not a cure just a quick fix. I would see your doctor again.
May 8th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
There are a few very popular homeopathic sinus products. Quite a few people take them to help sinus health (and I also take one that REALLY works well for me rather quickly).
Hyland makes a product simply called “Sinus”, there’s other ones I’ve seen called “Sinusalia” and “Sinufix”, plus there are some other homeopathic brands that have other products that have something like sinus in the name.
Most of the homeopathic products have ingredients that the “common man” can’t make heads or tails of, but quite a few people get a LOT of benefit from them.
You can also try using a cold pack (wrapped in cloth) or a cold wet towel on your face (over your eyes and sinus area), sit in a dark room for an hour or so (no lights or visual stimulation), or a combination of both like when you are about to go to bed.
May 8th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Make sure you drink enough water to stay hydrated. As mucous thickens, it blocks the sinus and thus causing a headache. At the first signs of a sinus headache you should increase your water intake. If possible stick to clear liquids such as water and tea as these help irrigate the body quickly. You may not be drinking enough if your nose is stuffy. Keep a bottle of water with you and take small sips from it throughout the day. Dehydration can contribute to a headache.
Sinus headaches are most common in dry weather because sinuses become dry and clogged. There are ways to increase the humidity in the air. You can either use a portable humidifier or boil some water on the stove to humidify the air. A common sinus headache remedy is to create a steam tent for your face. Lean over a pot of steaming water and place a towel over your head to help keep the steam in. Inhale the steam for 5 minutes at a time. This will help thin the mucous and relieve a sinus headache.
Another sinus headache remedy is to apply a hot wet compress to the face. Wet a washcloth with hot water and fold to fit over the nose and cheeks, putting warmth directly over the sinus and nasal cavities. This will help loosen the mucous and ease the pressure of a sinus headache. You can use a cold compress on the forehead to help shrink the membranes and ease the pain of a headache. This is especially helpful at the onset of a headache and may lessen the severity.
There are herbal remedies for sinus headache that can be just as effective. Some herbs can ease the pain associated with a sinus headache.
Add peppermint or eucalyptus to boiling water and inhale the steam. This helps to immediately open up nasal passages and makes breathing easier.
hope you get to feeling better soon! those things are awful!