Sinus trouble

[scubadiver888]

Originally Posted by mrmccoy

I have a camping/dive trip setup for a week from tomorrow. The problem is I have been having sinus trouble for about the past 2 weeks and in the past week a sore throat. I went to the doctor monday and they did not give me a straight answer about what I have. She just perscribed me an antibiotic and allegra-D. I think I went to the Dr. on the "getting better" side of this stuff. I would hate to drive several hours and no be able to dive......I hope I get over this stuff fast!

If it was my doctor she would have checked my throat, nose and ears. Antibiotics would mean a bacterial infection.

If it was another doctor I know, he would have prescribed antibiotics for a stubbed toe. Whenever he cannot figure out what is wrong he gives antibiotics and recommends over-the-counter pain killers (Advil, Tylenol, etc.). This is why I made my wife quick going to him.

If it is a sinus infection, i.e. bacterial, you should be feeling a LOT better after 3 days of antibiotics. Keep taking them until they are gone and you'll be fine.

If you've been on the antibiotics for more than 3 days and see no sign of improvement, I'd see another doctor. Did she give you basic penicillin? That is usually all you need for sinus infection.

[wgt]

Actually, bacterial sinusitis is not nearly as common as viral and allergic sinusitis. Therefore, most cases of sinusitis (of unknown cause) will not respond to antibiotics.

At the same time, some might argue that the antibiotic plays a preventive role, ensuring that viral sinusitis does not facilitate the secondary development of a bacterial infection. Still others would argue that decongestants would be adequate to this task. The latter approach would also have the benefits of not increasing vulnerability to either yeast infection (in women) or undesirable changes in GI flora (and diarrhea).

Originally Posted by scubadiver888

If it was my doctor she would have checked my throat, nose and ears. Antibiotics would mean a bacterial infection.

If it was another doctor I know, he would have prescribed antibiotics for a stubbed toe. Whenever he cannot figure out what is wrong he gives antibiotics and recommends over-the-counter pain killers (Advil, Tylenol, etc.). This is why I made my wife quick going to him.

If it is a sinus infection, i.e. bacterial, you should be feeling a LOT better after 3 days of antibiotics. Keep taking them until they are gone and you'll be fine.

If you've been on the antibiotics for more than 3 days and see no sign of improvement, I'd see another doctor. Did she give you basic penicillin? That is usually all you need for sinus infection.

[maverick]

Yeah, thats probably what I might have sinusitis, been on antibiotics 4 almost a month and still no help. Also using saline solution.

[snagel]

Been on antibiotics since Tuesday morning. The sinus pressure is gone, but the sore throat get worse as the day goes on. In the mornings actually feel pretty good, but later in day the sore throat comes back. I'm thinking all the junk draining into my throat is causing the soreness. At this point, I'm going to try an old family remidy.....salt water, I'll be in it Saturday afternoon.

Snagel

[navyhmc]

I recommend equal parts bourbon, honey and lemon juice!

[maverick]

Forget about the honey, lemon juice, I'll just use the bourbon.

[navyhmc]

The lemon juice drops the ph to a bug hating level...

The bourbon just out and out kills 'em....

The honey keeps it in place for a while!

[mrmccoy]

Originally Posted by scubadiver888

If it was my doctor she would have checked my throat, nose and ears. Antibiotics would mean a bacterial infection.

If it was another doctor I know, he would have prescribed antibiotics for a stubbed toe. Whenever he cannot figure out what is wrong he gives antibiotics and recommends over-the-counter pain killers (Advil, Tylenol, etc.). This is why I made my wife quick going to him.

If it is a sinus infection, i.e. bacterial, you should be feeling a LOT better after 3 days of antibiotics. Keep taking them until they are gone and you'll be fine.

If you've been on the antibiotics for more than 3 days and see no sign of improvement, I'd see another doctor. Did she give you basic penicillin? That is usually all you need for sinus infection.

She gave me some type of penicillin not sure of the exact name, 2 pills a day for 10 days. I'm about to throw this allegra crap in the trash and go back to mucinex D

[mrmccoy]

Heck I may not be going depending on what Ida does

[navyhmc]

Where are you headed McCoy???