posted January 26, 2003 07:46 PM         

Alternatively, I did read somewhere that you can take Oleuropein (Olive Leaf Extract), although the one time I took it, my nose hurt a little. Could have been a coincidence since I already had a sinus headache. You might want to read up on it.

posted January 26, 2003 07:56 PM         

Seriously, at that point, you might want to see an Otolaryngologist (ENT) and they may discuss draining your sinuses. It sounds weird, but I know peopole who have had it done-it's a quick, non-surgical procedure where they drain any pus or mucous filled things inside your sinuses (you see, sinuses are pockets of air, and these things form from bacteria, I think). From what I've heard, there is minimal discomfort and these people felt SO much better afterwards.

posted January 26, 2003 11:28 PM         

Oxychick, I went to an ENT a long time ago. I can't remember when, but it was before Kassiana was ever thought of and she's six now. Anyway, he was a total moron and wanted to enlarge my sinus cavities! He told me mine were too small and told me how it would damage the appearance of my face and he'd have to completely reconstruct my face, and I would no longer be attractive. I felt like he'd do anything to make extra money. I like my face as it is and opted for his other recommendation. He put me on a three week supply of a strong antibiotic and it worked.

You know, one of my maternal uncles always had sinus problems. He had his sinuses drained several times. He ended up with cysts in his sinuses that turned malignant. The cancer spread to his brain and he died two years ago. I don't know if the cancer developed as a result to his sinus problems or now.

posted January 26, 2003 11:36 PM         

I had a good experience with my ENT. She's absolutely great, had me go for a scan of my sinuses and told me that I also have small sinus cavities (could it be an Aquarian thing? Is there such a study?), and that in the extreme scenario, she could very easily fix my deviated septum through surgery and it would not at all alter my appearance.

posted January 27, 2003 09:58 PM         

I find the only thing that helps is something with pseudoephedrine. And traditional Medicinals makes a tea called Cold Care PM and that helps clear the head, and sweat out icky stuff. ANd it's all herbs and stuff so I hope you try it.

Lots of support because I know it hurts!

posted January 28, 2003 12:41 AM         

Well, I didn't call the doctor today, but I'm going to have to tomorrow if I'm not any better. My face is now swollen around my eye and across my cheek. The pressure is unbearable. I mean, I actually took a pain reliever and I don't use them. Geez, great birthday this is going to be.

Oxychick, small sinuses may be an Aquarian/Leo thing, but sinuses are ruled by Aries. My Uncle was a Leo. You know, it's weird that I have such horrible sinus problems when my Mars is so well placed. But it is in Libra, which opposes Aries. My intuition tells me there's something more to it though.

Yes, Kassiana is my daughter. Thank you for the compliment, Bernadette.

posted January 28, 2003 10:05 AM         

Call the doctor. Swelling is bad.

posted January 30, 2003 02:24 AM         

I don't think to use them when necessary is bad..it's simply overuse that is negative, and I know she wasn't in danger for that anyhow!