Sinus pressure, irritated/swollen/puffy eyes, fatigue, irritability, DEPRESSION!

My daughter suffered with chronic sinus infections from birth to 10 years old. The doctors would make me wait 14 days before prescribing antibiotics. Finally, we were sent for a CAT scan and discovered that her adnoids were really large. After surgery to remove the adnoids, she has had only one sinus infection in 2 years. Also, she has stopped snoring, can taste food and has a better sense of smell. We use a Neti-pot to wash her nasal cavities at the first sign of sniffles and that has offered her great relief.

I am suffering with what the doctors called a virus, I had a swollen throat and sore chest and trouble breathing, but the last couple of days I have developed a tight head amd weird feeling in the top of my nose, under my left eye there is a tiny bit of swelling, but when it gets to a tight head I get dizzy and dont feel right... its making my life terrible at the moment, I just had a tooth pulled aswell that made things even worse, because bleeding wouldnt stop had to go back, that is when my light headedness started :-(

Am I worrying to much or could this just be from my tooth extraction?

A net-pot or sinus rinse system is a very simple, ancient technique for preventing sinus congestion, post-nasal drip and sinus infections. A saline solution is poured from one nasal passage to the other. It cleans the nasal passages and if inhaled rinses the sinus passages. It isn't a pleasant process, but it takes a few seconds and IT WORKS. One feels better immediately. I do it once an hour when I am coming down with something or ill - but if I were smarter I'd start doing it at the beginning of every allergy season.

My story sounds exactly like yours. However It is a possibility people prone to anxiety (constant anxiety) are more open to having constant sinus problems. This may not be your problem but I thought id just pass it along in case it might help. DR. of course wont likely tell you this.

hello,

 i'm kayla i'm 16 and I don't understand what is going on in my head I sleep all through school ever since they put me on a pill for poison ive and excema mix my eyes feel so heavy event though I sleep all night. I sleep all day aslo. Its like i'm not getting any sleep at all. I get very shaky when I eat and sometimes when I eat I can stay up for five minuets after then I feel tired after. like I wore myself out. can anyone tell me why I feel this way?

OHH MY GOSHH. This couldnt describe me any better. I've been dealing with these exact symptoms for a couple years and i'm not making any progress. Did you find and answers/solutions yet?

can sombody tell me what a ENT is ? i am going to see my doctor who gave me a sinus rinse. you inhale distilled water with sodium in in through a nostril and let it pour out of the other. supposedly it clears the sinuses - only problem is i now have very swollen eyes underneath which could be water retention! thanks everybody - vanessa x

Lots of useful info in this thread. As you can tell from the variety of responses, there's no single cause or remedy for sinusitis symptoms. Approaches vary from the simplest rubbing or tapping of the areas around the sinuses, through traditional forms of nasal irrigation such as the neti pot, to modern sprays like Sinox, to surgery, and so on. Personally I've found that irrigation helps considerably with my symptoms, along with keeping a balanced hydration, getting enough rest and relaxation, and many other factors. You can try out a number of solutions to find what works best for you.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned a thyroid issue. 

I wake with that same pressure tight band across my forehead, eyes and swollen puffy eyes, and it affects my whole day as I walk around feeling half asleep, drunk and clumsy, jumpy and generally can't function properly.

Molly:
From the sounds of your desperate email, it could be me writing it from my computer. I have an idea what we both have and that is TMJ...I had a terrible fall a few months ago, and ever since then, my facial muscles are hurting, my teeth hurt, all I want to do is sleep, and when I awaken from what I thought was a good sleep, I am irritable and what I call lopsided again, just wanting to go back under my covers and forget that I exist. I also have a fast heartbeat...doctors did all the tests in the book and said I have a healthy heart...for that I am very grateful....however.....
I suffer from depression and panic attacks, and I honestly believe that it is TMJ, the temperalmendibular joint in your jaw...please research it, and then go to your dentist as fast as you can get there and tell him/her your complaint. It will ruin your life if you neglect it.
That is exactly what I am going to do as soon as I can. Good luck in finding out what most doctors won't tell you or don't really know. God bless,
Carole

Hi Molly,

 

I totally understand what you are going through. I have experienced very much of the same ailments as you. Number one I think there is a direct correlation between all of the above. When you are feeling very fatigued it is frusterating and can cause irratability.  I notice that when I am overtired or have had a sleepless night I will feel depressed the next day. Sleep is essential for the body and is the time in which it repairs itself.

 

The TMJ can be exacerbated by your irratability. When ppl are stressed then tend to grind their teeth. Def  go to your dentist, they can provide you with a night guard to use at night and protect your teeth!!

 

As far as your sinuses go, I'm sure they are extremely dry. It is essential to keep your sinuses moist, because it will help prevent bacteria or allergens from lingering in your nasal cavity. Dark circles, swollen, puffy eyes can be a result of allergies and sinus problems, so they are most likely secondary to the problem. You also have to look at your diet. Do you consume large quantities of dairy? If you do, stop! Dairy causes and overproduction of mucous and is also conducive to sinus infections. Think extra mucous causes sinuses to clog, when they clog, they cannot drain and in turn nasal membranes swell/inflame causing infection. Also very important is to be sure you are taking acidopholous regularly when on the antibiotics. An overgrowth of yeast in the sinuses is also possible. It is very cyclical. If you have yeast, you are likely to infect, when given antibiotics they will kill off good bacteria creating more yeast.

What I would suggest is cleaning up your diet. Lots of greens, water, again avoiding the dairy(make sure to supplement with calcium/vit d pills), taking acidopholous, limiting the sugar intake. Eliminate as much stress from your life as poss, make sure to have a healthy outlet ie excercise, hot bath, reading etc. I would also recomended nasal irrigation with a neti pot, using warm distilled or previously boiled water. Steaming can also be very helpful to moisturize the nasal passage ways.

As far as sleeplessness goes, homeopathic supplements can be very helpful. The vitamin shoppe and GNC usually both carry them, just ask a sales associate to help direct you to the section.

Good Luck, I know what it's like!!

I have been going through the same thing since December 29th when I came back from Germany and survived a total of 15 hours flight time in3 different airplanes. It has not totally gone away, yet, and I am getting very frustrated since I have always been energetic and strong. Did a sinus cat scan and they found a small cyst in my right sinus cavity which has supposedly nothing to do with this sinus infection. I finished the z-pak and am on my second bottle of Flora Flor-Essence. Also IP6 and lots of Spirula...

I have the very same Problems, just awful. And swollen Lymph Nodes now as well. Did you ever get better or get Answers? I have struggled with this for over 3 years now

Check troid hormon level... You could be hypotroid...