Finally feeling clear headed
Since I returned from Chicago a little over two weeks ago I’ve been a mess. My sinuses were killing me even before I went, but the flight to and from Chicago kicked the lil’ sinus infection into a big mamma jamma. The first week back from Chicago I was tired all the time, very low energy. A week ago yesterday it finally manifested as a cold. By Friday I had enough and finally went to the doctor. He gave me the good drugs and as of this morning it seems the anti-biotics are finally doing the trick. For close to a month now I’ve easily been working at half power. Real low energy and it’s been hard to concentrate and focus with all that sinus pressure behind my eyes. Waking up every morning for two weeks with a sinus headache is no fun.
I asked the doctor if there was anything I should be doing on a daily basis to stave off the sinus infections and he suggested I take Claritin the first moment I notice any congestion. He also suggested regular doses of Vitamin A, C and I think E. I asked him if he thought any of the homeopathtic options were good. I asked him about the disgusting Neti Pot, which is like a tea kettle you fill up with water and stuff up your nose to “clear” your sinuses. Two friends suggested that. He said you could try it, but it’s super messy and disgusting. His lack of encouragement killed the slightest bit of interest I had.
Anyone out there suffer from chronic sinus infections? Any suggestions? I’m open to anything other that stuffing a tea kettle up my smeller just to let snot drip all over my face.
