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jazzfunkanne

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HEAVY HEAD AND SINUS?
« on: July 13, 2009, 08:53:19 am »
Has anyone any cures for when they get a heavy stuffy head, maybe related to sinues, i was alright after my op for about a year, now i seem too get this a few times a year, could there be a change going on, i am due a mri next month, should i say to my consultant
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Re: HEAVY HEAD AND SINUS?
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2009, 09:02:00 am »
I wish I could help you, because my sinuses kill me all winter long.  I been treated with prednisone two Febs in a row.  The miracle drug works, but there are side effects.  Moodiness, manic behavior and weight gain. 

I'm interested to see what other treatments are out there.

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Re: HEAVY HEAD AND SINUS?
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2009, 09:18:37 am »
I have been having sinus problems too and have found that drinking a lot of water, taking musinex, vitamin c and cod liver oil is helping.  A lot of people are saying that this is the allergy season.  Do not know if it is worse because we have ANs.  Good luck.

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Re: HEAVY HEAD AND SINUS?
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2009, 11:31:27 am »
I never had sinus issues until after my AN surgery.  I've had docs tell me it could be from the AN surgery & Gamma Kinife, and docs that tell me it isn't.  Regardless, I was on steroids, antibiotics and all sorts of meds for 6 months and gave up and had sinus surgery in May.  I think I'm probably the exception to the norm.  Best to just get lots of rest and take a daily vitamin.  I also take vitamin C everyday.  Hope you're feeling better soon!

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Re: HEAVY HEAD AND SINUS?
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2009, 10:42:38 pm »
I've had sinus issues for as long as I can remember. Head gets a bit worse now when I have problems. I take my allergy med (allegra) along with my daily handfull of vitamins and that seems to help a lot. (Actually, I think it's the allegra that helps with the sinuses, but I think the vitamins have helped in general overall). :)

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Re: HEAVY HEAD AND SINUS?
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2009, 03:37:59 am »
hi, thanks for all your advice, what is allegra am in the uk, is it a antihistamine?
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Re: HEAVY HEAD AND SINUS?
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2009, 12:50:40 pm »
Quote from: jazzfunkanne on July 14, 2009, 03:37:59 am
hi, thanks for all your advice, what is allegra am in the uk, is it a antihistamine?

Yes.  I believe it is sold as 'Telfast' in the U.K.  and is over £25. for 80 60 mg tablets.  I would inquire at a local pharmacy to find out more.

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Re: HEAVY HEAD AND SINUS?
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2009, 05:50:53 pm »
I get the generic form of Allegra (fexofenadine) which is pretty cheap.

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Re: HEAVY HEAD AND SINUS?
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2009, 07:33:35 am »
thanks for that jim and cathyx
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