Need advice for sinus infection...HELP

[rigatti]

Does anyone have a tried and true solution for sinus infections?
I have tried everything in the past years (tea, nasal spray, garlic, cayenne), but thought that maybe someone might have something I haven't tried.

[MrsSunshine]

neti pot..

[alicia]

I have crazy sinus issues, and I neti-pot daily to help with that. If it is truly a sinus infection (not just a bad cold congestion) I never get rid of it without antibiotics. And if it goes to my ears I am screwed (I was clinically deaf as a child so I get freaked when it comes to my ears).

[marstec]

If it's a really bad sinus infection that won't go away, I recommend you go to the doctor and get a course of antibiotics. My husband had one and didn't know it. His breath was really "off" for at least four months. He went to both the doctor and the dentist to find a solution - said to them: "Help! My wife won't kiss me anymore!...anyway, he had had some numbness in his cheek which he thought was something serious, but the doctor on-call diagnosed a sinus infection and prescribed some antibiotics, which cleared the infection up very quickly. My sister swears by the neti pot but I haven't used one yet.

[rigatti]

I haven't hit the sinus infection part...I have been living with them for the past 7 years. Just didn't want to have to take antibiotics and thought that maybe someone had a different solution to the ones I have tried in the past.
Thanks for the advice so far.

[MortgageQueen]

Your gonna think this is crazy. . . but its worked for a few friends. Get some cocoanut oil (or if you can stand it- olive oil) . .about a 1/4 cup. Swish it around in your mouth for 15 min. (yes, that long) Believe it or not, it drastically reduces sinus/allergies and even skin problems (facial) It also helps gum disease and ANY mounth related condition.
You should do it at least twice a day and you should see results as early as 1 to 2 days. . but keep at it
WHATEVER YOU DO! . . Do NOT gargle or swallow ANY of it! It is drawing out all the toxins. . .so it's. . .well, toxic. .

[redhdlois]

Goldenseal

[rigatti]

What's Goldenseal? Tuna? LOL

Goldenseal

[rigatti]

I'll have to try that today. Thanks.

Your gonna think this is crazy. . . but its worked for a few friends. Get some cocoanut oil (or if you can stand it- olive oil) . .about a 1/4 cup. Swish it around in your mouth for 15 min. (yes, that long) Believe it or not, it drastically reduces sinus/allergies and even skin problems (facial) It also helps gum disease and ANY mounth related condition.
You should do it at least twice a day and you should see results as early as 1 to 2 days. . but keep at it
WHATEVER YOU DO! . . Do NOT gargle or swallow ANY of it! It is drawing out all the toxins. . .so it's. . .well, toxic. .

[MortgageQueen]

I'll have to try that today. Thanks.

Let us know how it goes. . .

[rigatti]

I used olive oil, not coconut oil....really gross, but will keep trying.

Let us know how it goes. . .

[sarah_cio]

Did it end up working? I feel like I have ongoing issues with sinus/nose and throat issues.

[PammieD]

Neti pot. It's disgusting to think about, and can be tough to get used to, but it seriously is the only thing that helps me prevent severe sinus infections & that helps when combined with antibiotics. I use the pot & then steam shaths (run the shower while I sit in the tub...shower/bath..get it? Haha). Or I also use the Life brand eucalyptus scented epsom salts & soak in the tub after I use it & need some relief.

The nasal sprays are useless for me.

[rigatti]

I couldn't do the olive oil thing for the 15minutes and as often as I should have to see if it works. I couldn't handle the consistency in my mouth.

Did it end up working? I feel like I have ongoing issues with sinus/nose and throat issues.

[hogama]

The Neti-Pot is a God-Send!!! It feels so good once you're done... it even makes your eyeballs feel clean! LOL

I use Vick's vapo rub.... rubbed under your nose and along your cheek bones... When all else failed for me, that would help me sleep.