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    I just cant seem to stay away from sickness. I mean it just WONT GO AWAY.

    Ive had this sinus sickness, sorethroat and ear thing at least 3 times this winter already. I dont know why I keep getting sick. I was perfectly fine yesterday so Im assuming I got it while out shopping.

    Whats the best OTC for this. Im in so much pain.

    Ive heard bad things about Phenylephrine lately is that because its bad for you or just because it doesnt work for some people. I cant take the regular Sudafed because it makes me feel cracked out...

    Can I take that even tho Ive been drinking coffee this morning?! I dunno. I FINALLY get all better from surgery and THIS.

    My immune system is all messed up. Any supplements that I should be taking because Im just so sick of being sick. My God I could freakin cry...
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    Go out, buy a Neti Pot, learn how to use it...it will be your best friend.

    Other than that...up your vitamin C count. I don't advise taking OTC's because they actually prolong the length of time it takes to get well (by preventing the body to fully get rid of the *problem*).

    I know you got all better from surgery, but having the surgery will lower your overall immuno response because of the invasiveness and the fact that your body is working hard to heal. It's actually very common to get sick immediately following surgery.

    Take your vitamins...eat lots of oranges and lemons (you can make a hot honey lemon water by using raw organic honey mixed with lemon juice and hot water...it's really good and loaded with vitamin C--and raw, organic honey has natural antibiotic and antibacterial properties in it...you can even use this honey in warm water to flush your eyes when if you ever get pink eye...it totally works!). Put your feet up, warm compress on your face, and relax. If you are home for the time being, go take several hot showers (if you can) and just breathe in the steam.

    Hope you feel better soon!!

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    awe, poor girl! being sick like that sucks something fierce.

    Venus gave lots of good advice but I thought I'd add echinaca and garlic. You might also be interested in a book called Herbal Antibiotics by Stephen Harrod Buhner.

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    I already took the sudafed

    Im not doing anything or exerting myself so it shouldnt get worse. Im just sooo tired. I just want to be ok. Its one damn thing after another.

    Think Ill go take a hot bath when Judge Judy is over.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AudreyLeigh View Post
    I already took the sudafed

    Im not doing anything or exerting myself so it shouldnt get worse. Im just sooo tired. I just want to be ok. Its one damn thing after another.

    Think Ill go take a hot bath when Judge Judy is over.
    Your on the right path. Most important: When you have sinus blockage let it run! Never take any OTC drugs that are made to stop your nose from running , i.e. Benadryl. We get a sinus infection when our nose gets blocked up and bacteria grow in that environment.

    Warm bath, STEAM, and cover the face with warm as you can stand wash cloths. Boiling water, breath in the steam OFTEN. Lay on your side or stomache at night so the nose can drain. Drainage is the key to avoiding sinus infections! Watch your drugs that DRY up the sinus cavaties.
    PS eat HOT foods, i.e. Peppers etc. that make the nose run!!!! Clear you out

    Good luck hun.

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    Of course wash your hands but also disinfect any and all commonly touched surfaces.

    The vitamin C thing works great. I've had sudafed and Tylenol for a cold and I prefer Tylenol. I don't get the zombie feeling. Drink water and lots of it.

    I agree with VG that it is common to get sick after surgery. I caught a cold with sneezing 2 weeks after my BA. Boy was that fun.
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    I think you are stressed out too hon. When I get really stressed and before my period my immune system gets weak.

    I take Vitamin C, Magnesium, Green Tea multivitamin every other day, Hair vitamin (the days I don't take the green tea MV), Garlique (recent addition) and I recently added coconut oil because I read of it's strong anti viral properties. Coconut oil has Lauric Acid which is excreted in a woman's breast milk. I also take one of those Airborne tablets that dissolve in water when I feel like I'm getting sick.

    Rest is very important too, all the vitamins in the world can't replace the rest you need. Feel better...

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    Excedrin Sinus headache was the ONLY thing that helped my sinus pain. Before I got my septum fixed I had a sinus headache constantly. it was absolutely horrible. I tried everything for it. Even my boyfriend took it and he said it was amazing.
    I only had a few sinus INFECTIONS, though, so not sure if you should use it for an infection.

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    Heed VenusGoddess' advice—GET A NETI POT. I'm serious. I just started using one a few weeks ago for my sinusitis and it is a miracle. It might seem weird at first (it entails pouring a saline solution into one nostril so it can flow through your sinuses and out the other nostril) but it doesn't take too much getting used to and it is amazing. I got one at Whole Foods for under $20. Here is some additional information—

    I hope this helps and you feel better soon.

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    Another thing you should take is a supplement (powder form...you mix it into hot water) called CalMag. It's a Calcium and Magnesium supplement and it helps replenish the balance of Calcium and Magnesium in your body...which in times of stress depletes the body stores.

    It will help you sleep and relax at night. It's really good and I always take it when I'm feeling stressed out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sun child View Post
    Heed VenusGoddess' advice—GET A NETI POT. I'm serious. I just started using one a few weeks ago for my sinusitis and it is a miracle. It might seem weird at first (it entails pouring a saline solution into one nostril so it can flow through your sinuses and out the other nostril) but it doesn't take too much getting used to and it is amazing. I got one at Whole Foods for under $20. Here is some additional information—

    I hope this helps and you feel better soon.
    I have a one. They are cute but darn i thought i would drown...lol.

    I had to learn to tilt my head and let the saline solution run out the other nostril. Yep, keep those fluids running!

    On a side note to the OP..Don't use nose sprays that are OTC and medicated! They ARE addictive over time, and you will have a hell of a time getting off them, they have a rebound effect. Once you stop using them your nose blocks right up, so you need to use it again and again...That sucks. I worked with a girl who could not leave her nose spray at home or she would freak...she was truly addicted. Bad stuff.

    Hope you feel better AudreyLeigh

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pamela View Post
    On a side note to the OP..Don't use nose sprays that are OTC and medicated! They ARE addictive over time, and you will have a hell of a time getting off them, they have a rebound effect. Once you stop using them your nose blocks right up, so you need to use it again and again...That sucks. I worked with a girl who could not leave her nose spray at home or she would freak...she was truly addicted. Bad stuff.
    My mom has been addicted to Afrin since i was a little kid. It is definately bad stuff. Use saline instead!

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    Bleach water in a spray bottle. Clean, clean clean, clean your house. you get re infected from door knobs, keyboards, faucets, etc etc...............

    Things that everybody touches all the time............. Clean'em. oh and keep fingers out of the mouth , nose, and away from the eyes.

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    I agree with the neti pot! Helped bring me back from a nasty infection and also relives a lot of the nasty headachey pressure. It's odd and seems weird at first but definitely heps you feel better.

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    I woke up this morning soaking wet, my hair was wet, my sheets were wet. Brrrr... Ive never had night sweats before. My sinus doesnt hurt anymore - sore throat and horrible head and body aches....

    Ill get that thingy mentioned... NetiPot.

    Ive only used saline for nose stuff - Ive never used medicated stuff before.... I never knew you could get addicted to it.

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    I am not trying to scare you Audrey and I am not a doctor but that sounds like mono. I mean it could very well be the flu but I have had recurring bouts of mono and those are my symptoms. You really should rest. If you aren't able to rest and find yourself worrying a lot then you might want to talk to your doc and see if he can't give you something so you can rest properly.

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    I just read up on it... Fatigue yea - slept all day yesterday. No appetite is right on. Forcing myself to eat saltines. But chills wasnt mentioned and i dont think i have a fever. I dont know - Im just resting... have nothing to do until i start work Jan 7th.

    My mom said I need to take my multi and i took some emergen-c - i cant get my multi down - threw it back up so itll have to wait..

    I have no clue but it seems once im feeling better something else happens! its almost laughable because its so ridiculous..

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    Do you use the microwave a lot for cooking?

    The reason why I ask is because microwaves kill enzymes and probiotics in food that helps boost your natural immune system. You can add those enzymes back by eating fresh fruit (not prepackaged, precut or canned) and vegetables, yogurt and drinking fermented drinks like Kombucha.

    It sounds crazy, but Kombucha is basically a fermented iced tea drink. There isn't any alcohol in it (or very little), but it is full of probiotics and enzymes that are very healthy for you. Some people make outrageous claims like it cures cancer or whatever, but it for sure has lots of antioxidants and vitamins and stuff.

    If you don't like the taste, try mixing it with juice or soda. I buy mine at Whole Foods or other natural/ gourmet grocery.

    Try to avoid foods and beverages that have high fructose corn syrup. Some people's immune systems are susceptible to damage from that form of sugar.

    I hope you feel better soon.


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    I never cook in the microwave.

    All this started with those stupid methotrexate shots.

    The worst part is the headaches. I wake up with one every single morning and this is all brand new since the shots. Im really thinking they messed me up... seriously. If this gets bad youre going to hear about me and a lawsuit against the hospital...

    They told me about no side effects until AFTER the shot. I had no clue... Im pissed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AudreyLeigh View Post

    All this started with those stupid methotrexate shots.
    Well, that'll do it. It is used to suppress immune response. I'm no doctor, but it seems like a strong medication for your condition. It is used to treat cancer, from what I can tell.

    Definitely call your doctor and then get a second opinion from an internist.

    This doesn't sound good, at all.


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    Yea. They gave me those shots because of the ectopic pregnancy. It stops rapid cell reproduction.

    What gets me is theyre supposed to give you the shot. Test your levels at 4 days and again at 7 days. Typically your HCG levels go up at 4 days but down at 7. If they go up AGAIN at 7 days you get another shot.

    Well, they just tested me at 4 days and gave me another shot. They totally fucked up. Its almost like they wanted more money from me when they should have tested me again before giving me another shot.

    My new doctor at Kaiser told me that so I did some research and sure enough they fucked up.

    Then I needed surgery anyway so WTF? Im so pissed at this whole thing.

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