Sinus trouble

[musicpeacemaker]

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!

You definately don't want to dive if you have sinus problem. I made the mistake of trying to finish my final pool session with an ear infection. I made it thru but ended up having to make my up my ocean dives. Wanted to make sure my ear got better.

[WaScubaDude]

Gargle and drink 1/2 oz of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed into about 4 oz of water about 3 times a day. Should notice relief in 3-4 hours. Worked wonders for me after weeks of different antibiotics did nothing.

The first time is rough, but it gets easier. I am a sceptical kinda guy, but after weeks of pain and rounds of antibiotics, I tried this and it worked fantasticly. Why not give it a try??

[scubamarc]

Did u tried a nasal rinse, works wonders. You will see all that crap in your nose come right out.

[mrmccoy]

Originally Posted by navyhmc

Where are you headed McCoy???

camping at vortex springs and diving the surrounding springs and was hoping to make it too the gulf

[mrmccoy]

Originally Posted by WaScubaDude

Gargle and drink 1/2 oz of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed into about 4 oz of water about 3 times a day. Should notice relief in 3-4 hours. Worked wonders for me after weeks of different antibiotics did nothing.

The first time is rough, but it gets easier. I am a sceptical kinda guy, but after weeks of pain and rounds of antibiotics, I tried this and it worked fantasticly. Why not give it a try??

I this for the sore throat or sinuses ?

[WaScubaDude]

Originally Posted by mrmccoy

I this for the sore throat or sinuses ?

Sinuses.
I had a nasty sinus infection flare up after 7 days diving in Jamaica. I was given antibiotics there and 3 more rounds when i got to my crappy ENT here in Seattle. Weeks of intense pain. I was sitting on the couch in pain and thought I would try to find something to help on the internet, and found ACV. Tried it and went out partying just hours later.
Made all the difference in the world and in very short order. I don't know why it is I get so much flack for recommending it. I don't profit from it, it was just a quick, easy, cheap instant cure for my sinus infection.

[johnyringo]

I'm a firm believer in the Netty Pot! Works wonders for sinus infection. I spoke with my ENT Dr., who also dives, and in the past he has recommended 12 hour Afrin nasal spray. Tilt your head back and drop it in, then clear your ears with it still in your sinuses. I've used this method in an "emergency" and can't remember my sinusus ever being clearer! Hey, I know I'll catch flack because the book says "do not do this" but it works...Fire away mateys!

[mrmccoy]

I just tried the ACV and that was hard to handle! I managed to do it though.
The doctor also gave me a sample of Nasacort nasal spray but it doesn't seem to do a whole lot.
If the ACV doesn't do the trick then I will have to hunt down a netti pot and give that a try.
I might just be wasting my time considering that Ida is going to blow through the day before I supposed to be leaving.

[johnyringo]

Yup, Netty Pot 2-3 times a day. It's worked for me.

[WaScubaDude]

Originally Posted by mrmccoy

I just tried the ACV and that was hard to handle! I managed to do it though.
The doctor also gave me a sample of Nasacort nasal spray but it doesn't seem to do a whole lot.
If the ACV doesn't do the trick then I will have to hunt down a netti pot and give that a try.
I might just be wasting my time considering that Ida is going to blow through the day before I supposed to be leaving.

Hope it works and Ida misses your spot.