Fibromyalgia and sinus issues?

I just looked up an old post from 2010 that I had started on this subject. A very belated 'thank you' to everyone who responded. I thought the responses were so interesting and varied.

Just wondering if anyone else has this issue? I'm currently dealing with sinus issues--mild nasal congestion and a slight headache. But I also feel like I'm in a mild flare.

I did dye my hair yesterday with natural henna and cleaned with diluted tea tree oil. I made sure I had good ventilation, because the tea tree oil, especially, can be overpowering (I just used a few drops in lots of water). The humidity here is super high, too, and I would guess that's a factor.

I did discover, too, that I need to watch my salt and sugar intake more closely. I've had pickles and olives and have just a few tablespoons of ice cream daily with a dab of chocolate sauce. Unfortunately, my body is not happy about these small treats. Though I don't eat a lot, seems I'm sensitive to both sugar and salt.

Mostly, I wonder what the best remedy is for my sinuses. Sinus tablets seem to dry out my nasal passages too much and don't provide much relief. Irrigation helps somewhat. Steaming helps the most, but it's already so humid in my house!

I've been eating more onions and garlic, too (don't worry--no one currently here that I would breathe on!)


So, I'll try to post the link to the old thread here:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=24&m=1885748

Again, there are great, varied responses on this, and if any 'newbie' would like to add to it, that would be great.

Thanks, and hope everyone is doing well.

Luvs,

In the past year..i sometimes wake early morning feeling stuffy in the sinuses..once i am up that passes..

I was just reading an article on salt treatments that help sinus issues , asthma and allergies..

May be something we should research..they were referring to places you can go for salt treatments..but may be some way to treat at home..it was not clear to me.

Just a thought..

I have strong salt cravings..but feel bad if i over indulge..

I think when we have these strong cravings our body is telling us something

Lj

This summer has been horrendous for me with sinus and ear issues. I have been on three rounds of antibiotics and they finally found I have a staph infection in my ear and they had to change the antibiotic I am currently taking three times. I'm doing the sinus rinses and vaporizer also. It seems I live on Excedrin Migraine and ice packs are my friends. I think I could predict the weather much more accurately with my sinus issues than a weatherman. If it it goes to rain or snow, my head tells me. The weather/barometric pressure changes, really plays a role in my sinus headaches and also certain smells such as perfumes, candles, soap and shampoos. I stay inside if the pollen is high also. If I am outside very long, I make sure I wash my hair to get the pollen out also I don't hang my clothes outside either. Right now I am trying an air purifier and making sure my a/c filter is cleaned a lot. I went through a balance center a few yrs ago and they told me my migraines start out as sinus headaches and turn into a migraine. If I can take something for it when I first feel it coming on, I can usually knock it out. They also told me, my headache meds can cause rebound headaches and try not to take my medicine so much. I ended up at the ER with one of the worst headaches of my life and they wondered why I didn't take my meds. Sometimes you can't win. I know milk and sugary foods make my congestion worse. Sorry I wrote so much here, I have just dealt with sinus issues so much and so long. I even had sinus surgery and it did nothing.

Thanks, upallnight89 and Lj. It seems to be a common problem for us.

This morning, I noticed a strong, flowery scent outside. I never did track it down, but evidently something 'new' is blooming!

I, too, have noticed more sensitivity to soaps, cleaners, etc.. I even got out my Vicks inhaler and used that this past week. I don't think I ever used in in the summertime before! It did help a little.

Maybe more stuff in the air? We've had high humidity and rounds of storms, with lots of mildew and molds outside. Not good. Hopefully, everyone will clear up soon.

Have a good weekend, everyone. Best to all.

Hi Cilly: Sorry to hear about those issues. Yes, tricky to deal with them.

Do you take shots or anything for your allergies? I was tested for allergies years ago, but nothing specific showed up. But I certainly can do my share of sneezing, especially in the morning!

I know what you mean about stale indoor air. And yes, sometimes outdoor air is not much improvement. Usually I have to wait a few hours, and the pre-mid-morning seems to have the best air quality. By afternoon the humidity hits and sometimes it helps; other times it's just "too much."

Have you ever tried an air purifier? I used to have one, but it didn't change anything. Maybe I just had a poor one?

Steaming helps me, definitely. Gentle face massage and putting a warm, damp cloth on my face while resting can help, too.

Sinus masks are handy. I have one which goes in the microwave, but have to be really careful using it, as it heats up fast and I sure don't want to burn my face! Once it cools a bit it feels great.

Hope you're feeling better today!! Did a weather front go through or anything like that? Weather changes, as you likely know, can really affect fibro.

Best wishes.

Hey Rockon!

Thats interesting. I have been going down the rabbit hole of post-viral issues lately, never got an appointment with Dr Afrin. Have you heard of Dr. Jack Kruse? He has a whole lot of interesting things to say on the topic of optimal health, and I've been researching that quite a bit too. '

My biggest question would be what caused the mast cell disorder? ;)