Hello all!!! This is my first post ever on any site so please excuse the spelling and the grammer. I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia in August of 09. Not only did it cause my sinuses to burn and all the above mentioned problems/symptoms that are similar to alot of the post I have read, it also cause the left side of my face to quit working. My therapist told me that most people can open their mouth 45-55 millimeters and on a good day some can even get to 60mm. When I was first diagnosed I could only open mine 22 millimeters. The best way I can describe 22mm is to make your finger like a hook and slip it between your teeth with the back of your hand facing your mouth. I could barely get one finger in. I know it sounds wierd, but it was the only gage I had at the time. After 2 months of therapy (which was the worst pain I have ever felt) I can now open my mouth to 30mm. That's the same as almost two fingers in the above discribed method. On the left side of my face the muscles in my jaw and at or above the temple do not work. My face on the left side has sank in as though I have lost 15 pounds in my face and my cheek bone is a little more prodominate then on the right side. I have had a CT scan, it came back clear. I have been doing my exercises in the shower with hot water to relax my face, which consist of me pulling as hard as I can on my lower jaw. It is very painful and produces little, if any results. The right side of my face is picking up the slack for my left side and it just wears me out. There is no numbness in the face at all, so we have ruled out the possibility of bells pausey. I have also looked at TMJ, but since I have no neck pain they have ruled that out. I have had every test that we can think of and have yet to produce any results. I have been on Propranolol and anxiety meds for about 7 months now just to try to get me relaxed. I take 600mg Ibuprofen at least one day a week, only because I hate to think of what it is doing to my liver. I was just hoping that if some one has experianced similar symptoms and defeated them, they could offer some insight to what I am going through. I haven't eaten a steak in a year and 4 months and I really like steak...
I have also had burning in my left nostral, and a ache in my left eye, I feel stuffed up and at times notice small amounts of blood. very uncomfortable through out the day and night. never seems to let up. I have read some of the reviews, and I recently stopped taking my prescription of 20 mg of paxil, just felt I didnt need to take this anymore. And its been about 3 weeks without anything, I did slowly wein off the medication. I have been having this problem for about 2 weeks now.. I do have a lot of stress between work and other family related issues. If anyone knows, What else can be done to help this reaction, other then taking paxil... thank you
I have had similar problems. It started out as flu-like symptoms and I had the burning. But it wasn't a sinus infection. I have stress issues, anxiety attacks, and have been medicated for that for years. You may call me crazy, but a really great way to relieve my symptoms in one fail swoop is Marijuana. I'm being serious. It's an instant kill to my stress and anxiety, relieves the pain, and I sleep great. I'm not talking about getting flat out stoned all the time, but I usually have some before I go to bed, and I do have a little when I wake up in the mornings. As long as I pack a big lunch, I usually just feel tired in the mornings and the after lunch I feel fine. I know many of you probably don't have access to medicinal, and honestly I don't, but it really does help!
I have pretty much the same symptoms as mentioned by the other users, burning just in the left nostral and behind my left eye, sort of a burning ache in the back of my head just on the left side, I have no congestion or drainage and I feel fine except for this constant burning and I am tired all day, I can get up in the morning and have a cup of coffee and I can lay down and go back to sleep, I feel like I just want to stay in bed all day and I think that I could. My last doctors visit found that I may have a pinched nerve in my spine between C5 and C6 and also between C6 and C7, I just wondered if anyone else had disc issues or is this just another dead end, Thanks.
Hello All, I get this every summer and have for a few years now. I have finally figured something out that helps the symptoms but I'm not sure if it actually helps to cure. I can't really think of a time when it hasn't though. I use Aquaphor or you can use vaseline, sometimes I even use Curel if I dont' have the others handy and put it on a q-tip (gross alert) and just coat your sinuses (mine is reachable) then it helps with the symptoms and usually gets rid of it after a few days...only for it to come back again once treatment stops. Just thought I'd let you know. It's frustrating, I know.
I've never had this before but it started recently. My sinuses feel like they're on fire. I've always had really bad allergies. I asked a pharmacist about it and she said to try nasal gel or swab antibiotic ointment in my nostrils. We'll see if it works. Otherwise I've found that if I take a zyrtec at night it doesn't happen. (It always happens in the morning, pain is so bad it wakes me up.)
I have the same pain and I found doing these worked because I am treating it like a blocked sinus:
Here are 4 natural ways to clear a blocked sinus from the comfort of your home.
1. Increase humidity
Most sinus blockages and infections occur in the winter months. This is the time of year when heating is on and the doors and windows are closed, making the inside air very dry.
The easiest fix to this problem is to increase humidity in the air. You can use a whole-house humidifier that attaches to your furnace. If that is not an option you can use small room-sized humidifiers throughout the house. These are inexpensive and can greatly improve humidity levels. Be sure to keep the water filled and clean the containers often to avoid bacteria and mold build up.
Alternatively, boil a large pot of water on the stove. The vapor from the boiling water adds humidity to the air. Another quick fix is to sit in the bathroom with the hot shower running for 20 minutes or so.
2. Nasal irrigation
This is a method of running sterile water into the nose. You can buy a small irrigation pot from a health food store and follow the package directions. If you need something a little more portable try using a saline nasal spray. Nasal irrigation works by cleaning the nasal passages and sinus cavities of mucus and thereby, assisting the natural cleaning system of your nasal passages.
3. Warm compress
A wet towel or washcloth can be heated and placed on the face, over the nose and sinuses. This will help clear the sinus cavities by loosening the mucus so that it will drain out more easily. You can purchase warm compress that can be heated in the microwave, from health food stores or pharmacies.
4. Eucalyptus or menthol
Eucalyptus or menthol oil can be used in a steam inhalation to relieve nasal and sinus congestion, in draining mucus and relieving pressure. Menthol is derived from peppermint. It is a natural anesthetic, germicidal and the vapors are an incredible decongestant. Eucalyptus oil is a powerful antiseptic with antibacterial properties. To create an eucalyptus steam inhalation, pour some boiling water into a bowl and add 3 drops of eucalyptus oil. Look down, with your head over the bowl. Cover your head and bowl with a towel. Close your eyes and inhale the steam slowly for 10 minutes. (Vicks Vapor Rub works great)
You can also put a few drops of eucalyptus on a handkerchief and sniff periodically.
Each of these natural remedies can be used alone or in combination with each other to relieve your blocked sinus. They do not cause complications or harmful effects even if used in conjunction with drug medications.
Here are 4 natural ways to clear a blocked sinus from the comfort of your home.
1. Increase humidity
Most sinus blockages and infections occur in the winter months. This is the time of year when heating is on and the doors and windows are closed, making the inside air very dry.
The easiest fix to this problem is to increase humidity in the air. You can use a whole-house humidifier that attaches to your furnace. If that is not an option you can use small room-sized humidifiers throughout the house. These are inexpensive and can greatly improve humidity levels. Be sure to keep the water filled and clean the containers often to avoid bacteria and mold build up.
Alternatively, boil a large pot of water on the stove. The vapor from the boiling water adds humidity to the air. Another quick fix is to sit in the bathroom with the hot shower running for 20 minutes or so.
2. Nasal irrigation
This is a method of running sterile water into the nose. You can buy a small irrigation pot from a health food store and follow the package directions. If you need something a little more portable try using a saline nasal spray. Nasal irrigation works by cleaning the nasal passages and sinus cavities of mucus and thereby, assisting the natural cleaning system of your nasal passages.
3. Warm compress
A wet towel or washcloth can be heated and placed on the face, over the nose and sinuses. This will help clear the sinus cavities by loosening the mucus so that it will drain out more easily. You can purchase warm compress that can be heated in the microwave, from health food stores or pharmacies.
4. Eucalyptus or menthol
Eucalyptus or menthol oil can be used in a steam inhalation to relieve nasal and sinus congestion, in draining mucus and relieving pressure. Menthol is derived from peppermint. It is a natural anesthetic, germicidal and the vapors are an incredible decongestant. Eucalyptus oil is a powerful antiseptic with antibacterial properties. To create an eucalyptus steam inhalation, pour some boiling water into a bowl and add 3 drops of eucalyptus oil. Look down, with your head over the bowl. Cover your head and bowl with a towel. Close your eyes and inhale the steam slowly for 10 minutes. (Vicks Vapor Rub works great)
You can also put a few drops of eucalyptus on a handkerchief and sniff periodically.
Each of these natural remedies can be used alone or in combination with each other to relieve your blocked sinus. They do not cause complications or harmful effects even if used in conjunction with drug medications.
My doctor recommended I use Nasonex twice a day, it is a steriod that reduces inflammation in the nasal passage and also prevents Hay Fever.
I found some research of other things you could try:
I found some research of other things you could try:
Antihistamine nasal sprays
An antihistamine that is used directly in the nose is azelastine (Rhinolast nasal spray). It is only available on prescription.
This can be used to provide rapid relief of sneezing, itching and runny nose, but has no effect on other symptoms such as itchy eyes.
It can also be used regularly to prevent nasal symptoms, but is less effective than nasal corticosteroids.
Nasal corticosteroids
There are two nasal corticosteroid medicines that can be bought from pharmacies: beclometasone (eg Beconase hayfever nasal spray) and fluticasone (eg Flixonase allergy nasal spray). Others are also available on prescription only.
Nasal steroids reduce inflammation in the nasal passages and are better than oral antihistamines at relieving most nasal symptoms, including a blocked nose. They also relieve eye symptoms.
Nasal steroids have to be used regularly to be effective. They are best started a couple of weeks before the pollen season begins.
I was experiencing the same symptoms as you, "extreme burning in my left nostrils". I used several nose spray and pain medication, but nothing seems to stop the pain and burning. However, I went on the internet and reserched what is the best remedy for my symptoms and say "NOSPORIN" would provide relief. I was so desparate for relief that i would try any medication, so I quickly purchase "Nosporin" which cost me $1.15 and applied it inside my nose, using a Q-tip....it's a mazing that my relief was instantaneously. You should definitely try it.
I am having the exact same symptoms...Did you have find relief or a cause?
Please help, I have been suffering from these same symtoms, I took all kind of antibotics and nothing help, Please tell me what your problem was, Im so tire of feeling like this, I want to be normal again. Please Help
Please check out alternative routes before getting on an anti-depressant. Drugs should always be the last resort...
A) snorting cocaine damage the membranes in the nasal passages and sinuses. So your symptoms may be substance use related.
B) if you have recently stopped using opioids such as heroin, percocets, or oxys, these same symptoms are those found in people detoxing from these drugs.
My suggestion is to lay off the coke and see substance abuse treatment.
I'm not being judgemental, I'm just giving you the advice of an addictions counselor. Even minimal amounts of cocaine can cause this damage. Eventually the damage can become so severe that your nose will actually begin to deteriorate on the inside.
B) if you have recently stopped using opioids such as heroin, percocets, or oxys, these same symptoms are those found in people detoxing from these drugs.
My suggestion is to lay off the coke and see substance abuse treatment.
I'm not being judgemental, I'm just giving you the advice of an addictions counselor. Even minimal amounts of cocaine can cause this damage. Eventually the damage can become so severe that your nose will actually begin to deteriorate on the inside.
i've had all the symtoms sneezing fatigue ,burning sensation which drives me crazy..four days ago i had surgery to open up nasal passage on left sid in hopes these symtoms stop..as of now i don't feel fatigued and my eyes don't feel like there stressed but i still feel the stinging sensation not as bad..still healing and hoping for the best
left out thr surgery called septoplasty and right subcutaneus resection inferior turbinate again i had this done four days ago and do feel better but if the constant burning stops it will be worth it if anyone wants to know more let me know..