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Posted 11/25/2015 11:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hello..
I have been staying with my sister for two months now..she lives in a mobile home..she has a heat pump that supplies heat to her house..now for my problem..I wake up every morning feeling congested and with a headache..also I have been dealing with a bad neck ache and recently had a tooth that flared up..my question is would this be coming from sleeping in this house because it does seem that I am in a chamber..I have told my doctor about most of my symptoms and he thinks I have allergy issues..also could the tooth issue be causing this..I did not go to a dentist because the pain has some what subsided over the last couple of weeks.
Posted 11/25/2015 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum. First question...did you bring your own pillow or are you using a different one than usual? Second question...is this heating system different than what you are accustomed to? Third question...are there pets?

If I don't have my regular pillow, I get severe neck pain and headaches.

If I don't use a cool mist humidifier (I live in a mobile home with forced hot air heat) I get sinus issues.

If I don't keep up on the pet hair and dander, I can also have sinus issues.

Hope you can figure out what is causing the problems. Have you tried taking a decongestant or allergy medicine?
Posted 11/26/2015 4:40 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with pitmom. Try to figure out what things you might need to check out or change to test out whether those are the causes. Since it happened right about the time when you went to stay with your sister, it's likely a change in living conditions that is causing you trouble.

The other thing I would recommend is going to see a dentist about that tooth. Sometimes an infection in a tooth can spread and it certainly could cause some of those symptoms. I know my case was rather rare, but I had an infected tooth (they think for months) and had no pain, but by the time they noticed it, it had become painful, had eaten away at my upper jaw bone, and they were shocked it wasn't affecting my sinuses, etc. If the other things (pillow change, pet hair, humidifier) don't help, I would see a dentist. Just my opinion.


Hope you get answers soon!

Take Care!
Posted 11/26/2015 10:45 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the feedback,no I did not bring my pillow with me,yes there are pets in the house and yes I do have sinus issues that have gotten worse since being here.I have always had pets so I don't think that is the problem and yes I will set up a humidifier and try a different pillow..I have been opening the window slightly at night,that seems to help a little..also this room that I sleep in is so much smaller than the one i'm used to..that might be the reason I feel that i'm in a chamber so opening the window lets air in and out.
Thanks for all of your suggestions.
Posted 11/27/2015 11:02 AM (GMT 0)
How old is this home? The older mobile homes were manufactured with some toxic stuff throughout to many folks causing severe reaction to well their home!! Add onto that the fabric of the walls being a good source for mold to grow and thrive,a number one cause of sinus and allergy issues.

Any time you have problems with a sinus it can cause headaches, dizziness, feelings of heaviness or fullness.

Hoping you figure it out soon.
Posted 11/27/2015 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
I get headache and neck pain when the house is dry. It's worst in the morning until I get a cup of coffee moisturizing my sinuses.

Humidifier is a good idea.

I also use a little AYR gel around my nostrils when I go to bed. It moisturizers all night! OTC in any pharmacy and most grocery stores.

For severe pain I do a sinus wash with saline. I like the Neil Med bottles better than Netti pot because you get a little pressure.
Posted 11/29/2015 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome

What the others are saying really does make sense. It is possible that your bed, pillows, have something to do with your pain. With regards to your teeth problems I actually have a theory. People who are stress sometimes grind there teeth in there sleep. Maybe the grinding caused your dental pains.

I think it would be better if you have it checked just to be sure. With regards to the headache and neck pain, the other members have already given some major points and tips for you to follow. I do hope you find out what's causing this so you can immediately find a treatment. If you have any further questions don't hesitate to ask. :)
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