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05-22-2008, 04:45 PM | #1 | |||
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Ok, I think I have a sinus headache/infection. It started yesterday and is killing me right now. My doctor called in an antibiotic. I never ask for a/b's. I can't remember the last time I took one. But this feels really bad. It hurts in my left sinus and face, and radiates out.
I used ocean spray and it gave me a few minutes relief and then got even worse. I hate to take a/b's but I don't want to suffer with this all weekend if it is my sinuses. Should I just take them and hope for the best? I used to get migraines but haven't had one in years (knock on wood.) Sorry for being whiney again.
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05-22-2008, 05:11 PM | #2 | ||
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Wiz,
I would take them if they are available. -Vic |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ewizabeth (05-22-2008) |
05-22-2008, 05:57 PM | #3 | |||
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Wizzer! Don't let yourself suffer unnecessarily, we want you feeling good and happy!!
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ewizabeth (05-22-2008) |
05-22-2008, 08:24 PM | #4 | |||
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I got some Levaquin, a week's worth. That should take care of it. I know this isn't really whining; I just feel that way when it's me. When others have problems like this, it's a legitimate complaint.
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05-22-2008, 09:17 PM | #5 | |||
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Hi E,
I'm glad you made the decision to take the antibiotics . . . or I might have had to come there and force feed you them. With MS . . . DON'T EVER LEAVE AN INFECTION UNTREATED - EVER!! I haven't experienced the pain from them too much (even though it is "apparently" there), but my first indication is confusion, and major dizziness (especially if I bend down). Sinus infections often do not clear without the most heavy-duty antibiotics available, and sometimes 10+ days. If you do not feel ok when you are finished this small batch, go back to the doc and get more. Cherie
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ewizabeth (05-22-2008) |
05-22-2008, 09:46 PM | #6 | |||
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Thanks for the reality check Cherie. <--She honked through her sinuses.
I only get an infection about once a decade, give or take five years. I hope this helps me to sleep better tonight.
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05-23-2008, 11:55 AM | #7 | |||
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Hi Wiz
How are you feeling today? Any better? Let us know, please. Here's a healing hug
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05-23-2008, 12:06 PM | #8 | |||
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I feel better today Beth, thank you! I still have the headache, but I slept better so with the a/b's I should be ok soon.
I wanted to visit my SIL this weekend, I'm long overdue. I have a four day weekend so it would be a good time. But she's on chemo and I don't want to expose her to any potential germs. Maybe if I wait until Monday the A/B's will have kicked in enough and I can go see her. I miss her and need to give her some hugs, especially since she's been so sick.
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