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Is this sinusitis?

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mdrapps
mdrapps

Trying to make a long story short...I am taking antibiotics for a prostate issue and about a week into the meds I started getting headaches and head pressure. I dont think the headaches are related to the antibiotics, never had issues like this before when on meds. Now my ears crackle and pop when I move my jaw. If I hold my nose and blow, both my ears pop. Its been at least 4 weeks now. The pain and pressure is mild like 2 of 10 but its constant. I dont have a cold or mucus discharge. Decongestants help a little, but haven't cured it. I have no idea why I have this sinus pressure, what could it be? Need advice?

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  • raymond24308
    raymond24308 mdrapps

    Posted

    mdrapps.

    It appears you may be allergic to the antibiotic treatment.

    It may help you to take one 1000mg Evening Primrose Capsule each day, as this will desensitise the nervous system.

    Perhaps a change in the antibiotic could also remove the problem.

    I flind Ceremol Ear Drops useful for ear problems. A few drops in each ear every few days while the problem continues should keep them clear of any infection.

    I hope you find this information helpful.

    Regards Ray

    • mdrapps
      mdrapps raymond24308

      Posted

      I have switched antibiotîcs and even stopped for a week, but sinus head issues still there. Would an MRI show sinusitis?

  • julie80193
    julie80193 mdrapps

    Posted

    Hi mdrapps

    I had all your symptoms but had sinus surg yesturday as nothing else worked I am still getting clicking sound if I turn head like popping I can hear through ears I had no discharge just felt blocked right side more than left my right ear still feels dull I hope and pray that will go but the surgeon didn't tell me how it went just bleeding a lot out of nose still so not sure when to rinse

    Anyway yes it does sound like a sinus issue to me

    Have you tried sprays saline rinses though nose to see but as I said my no discharge came out my nose was bone dry inside

    Hope you find out see your GP they can ref you to ENT

    Good luck x

    • julie80193
      julie80193

      Posted

      Yes MRI shows more than CT

      I had CT first then had MRI

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