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Confused, doubting if this is sinusitis?

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george5030
george5030

Hello guys, as some of you read my previous post I have been suffering with these uncomfortable symptoms for quite some time now and I'm starting to get really worried. It all started with a very bad flu I had like a month ago. I noticed that flu was worse than any other one I've experienced. I remember at the end of it I had a very congested nose and I was blowing my nose non stop. After that, I guess it turned into a very bad sinus infection. My mucus isn't yellow or green but its more like a white clear color. I was feeling a little better with my symptoma but these last week has been very bad for me. It's been 3 weeks with all of the symptoms, I'm not on antibiotics yet. These are the symptoms I have:

Severe head pressure

Congested nose with white mucus

Sometimes dizzy spells

Fatigue

Brain fog, comes and goes

Anxiety

Neck soreness (as of this week)

I just started using the neti pot and every time I do I feel good relief. I dont have access to doctors because I dont have insurance and Im an international student, Im here alone. My mom sent me antibiotics and they should arrive in around a week or so. I'm really worried this could be something worse than a sinusitis. Has somebody experienced this before? Please let me know what to do I need my life back

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  • dan0909
    dan0909 george5030

    Posted

    Iim thinking it could be lingering symptoms of a flu. Sometime flu's don't go away completly for a long time. This forum shouldn't take the place of a doctor. A doctor can check if you have serious illnesses. I guess the only thing you can do is continue to get lots of rest, stay warm, drink lots of 'real' soups. Consider going to a store that sells natural remedies and get advice from the staff. This industry is not regulated so get a referral if you can, or goggle for a good place. However , I would make the investment and see a doctor first.
  • ooops64
    ooops64 george5030

    Posted

    I agree with Dan, sometimes flu after effects are very draining for some of us. I am 65 and I have always after flu, had fatigue after and lack confidence in myself, when I was working. The term my doctor used was ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). It goes but you have to be good to yourself, take rest, eat well. I agree that a trip to the Health Shop, and explain you need something to boost Imune system. Cannot use the name of this product, as this message will be deleted. 
  • ooops64
    ooops64 george5030

    Posted

    Oh and ai believe in taking Vitamin supplements too, especially one with Iron in, so a Vit and mineral supplement too. Your body would have had a lot to do fighting the flu, this,will take a lot from your blood.
  • dan0909
    dan0909 george5030

    Posted

    Me too George. I use a a popular advertised product that everyone has heard of in Toronto., where as my wife goes for  the name of the plant on the jar stating exactly what ithe indgriediant is. Regardless , we both don't get sick as often when using these products.  followers should know, it is so I portant to start taking the stuff BEFORE they get sick. Eg.,  First cold day of year.
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