EoFF I CALL FOR YOU IN MY TIME OF NEED

[Avarice-ness]

I was going to say "A most loved pregnant lady would like to implore you" but.. damn it's just to hard to type all that in that way.

So, I have a self-diagnosed sinus infection, even if it's not one, I'm still clogged up and sick and well, I can't take any meddies because of pregnancy.

How do you guys help yourself get over colds or sinus problems? Do you just get a lot of sleep? Do you have a special reciepe of foods, maybe you just eat certain things?
Give me spicey reciepe's too, the spices may just open me up for a short amount of time but it's usually long enough to where I can breathe through my nose fully (Only one SIDE of my head is clogged).

Also, some kind of tips on how to get rid of a sinus pressure headache or atleast how to ease one.

Who ever relieves my headache and sinus stuffy-ness for the longest amount of time wins a gold star! Sure, it's not much, but come on, do it for the adorable unborn baby, I'm sure she'd like her mommy feeling a bit better!

[Slothy]

Dristan. Unless nasal spray is no good for some reason with the baby and all. I can't see why it'd be a problem, but then I'm not a doctor.

[Jessweeee♪]

Peppermint Altoids! Trust me :</>D!


I hear ice on the back of your neck is good for headaches.

[Aerith's Knight]

How do you guys help yourself get over colds or sinus problems?

I don't, I just keep working, studying, living.

Do you just get a lot of sleep?

If I can.

Do you have a special reciepe of foods, maybe you just eat certain things?

Egg rolls with lot's of chili sauce(the chinese kind with the peppers)

Give me spicey reciepe's too, the spices may just open me up for a short amount of time but it's usually long enough to where I can breathe through my nose fully (Only one SIDE of my head is clogged).

If you lay on your side, you can breathe through one nostrel.

[Deborah]

I swear I have sinus problems every other week, but these help me Peppermint tea, hot steamy showers, hot soup, drinking LOTS of water, Vick's vapor rub at night, a humidifier would be great (I never thought to get one ), and of course lots of rest! Heat pack or wet hot wash cloth on my head over my sinuses help sometimes too! Yeah but pretty much just heating everything up and keeping it hydrated.

[Zeldy]

I get headaches like everyday, I go through an insane amount of paracetamol. A good night sleep and paracetamol get me through headaches~

When I'm sick I usually just deal with it, I can never be bothered taking medicine as I always think it'll just go in a few days or it's not that bad. I've had a cold for weeks now. When I'm really really sick though I crave chopped up egg in a cup, boiled water, the big settee, my duvet and the tele to myself. :3

[Big D]

Hydration is crucial. Plenty of water.
To clear congested sinuses, try a strong, menthol nasal spray - in my region, Otrivin with menthol is the best. It stings at first, but it helps.

Keep your nose clear, don't be tempted to sniff all that mucus back up higher into your head. Blow it all out.

If the pain and symptoms persist, see a doctor very quickly. Sinus infections can spread into your mouth and ears relatively easily, so don't take chances if you think you're getting worse.

[escobert]

Marijuana cures all!

[scrumpleberry]

Water water water and rest honey. Fresh air. Do you wear glasses all the time? If not, try not using them for a good few hours.

[Fonzie]

Marijuana cures all!

Yes, that'll be good for the child!

[Avarice-ness]

Water water water and rest honey. Fresh air. Do you wear glasses all the time? If not, try not using them for a good few hours.

Yeah I've been freaking drinking water obsessively. I just can't seem to get it broken up, luckly I'm not swelling up though! Yay water! And yeah I'm glasses bound, I've been taking lots of naps and stuff so I take my glasses off then.

I'm to sleepy to reply to everyone but Big D~:
Yeah since I've got military medical junk if this doesn't get better I can get a same day appointment in so I will totally go to a doctor if this gets any worse because.. oh god I can't imagine how crappy it'd be to be in labor AND be sick.

[rubah]

I relieve sinus pressure by blowing out through my eyes. It doesn't help very long but it's kinda fun.

just sleep so it doesn't bother you while you heal.

[Big D]

I relieve sinus pressure by blowing out through my eyes. It doesn't help very long but it's kinda fun.

Not a great idea if you've got infected sinuses though - it packs the snot even tighter into your sinuses, and anything that risks the infection getting into your eyes is bad from the outset.[q=Avarice] I've got military medical junk if this doesn't get better I can get a same day appointment[/q]Neat Anything that'll help you recover faster, and reduce the strain on your immune system is good.

[Momiji]

I heard that horseradish or wasabi is good for clearing one's sinuses. However, I find both disgusting and I'd rather have the sinus pressure and such than actually test this.

If this is an infection though, you probably will need antibiotics. I'm not sure if you can take them if you're pregnant though... :\

[rubah]

I relieve sinus pressure by blowing out through my eyes. It doesn't help very long but it's kinda fun.

Not a great idea if you've got infected sinuses though - it packs the snot even tighter into your sinuses, and anything that risks the infection getting into your eyes is bad from the outset.

how does it pack it in if it comes out?

but yeah, my mom is always 'OMG UR GONNA INFECT YOUR EYES" but I haven't yet!