forehead pain

[naiad]

naiad, how did you get rid of the sinus problem?

It has improved over the years, and I have done several things to improve it:

• Use anti-allergenic bedding (anti dust-mite and antimicrobial).

• Try to reduce the amount of dust as far as possible, I don't know exactly what I am allergic to, but the less dust, the better.

• Avoid perfumed household products and artificial chemicals as far as possible (air fresheners, toiletries, cleaning products).

• Have the flu vaccine every year.

• Drink enough water. Caffeinated drinks, soft drinks and fruit juices don't count.

• Avoid swimming. The chlorine exposure and possibly other factors damaged my health far more than any improvements caused by fitness.

I know some of these things are controversial, but they have worked for me. I have not found any conventional or alternative medicine that works, and I have tried so many.

Lucia

 

[Mr. X]

Have either of you tried the neti pot with saline rinse? its a bit unpleasant at first but you get used to it after a while. I have found it benficial but dont usually suffer too much with my sinuses.

A family member tried one -- but didn't get on with it. It seems like a good idea to me though...for those of a calmer disposition. They ended up using saline nasal sprays initially given in hospital & later bought from pharmacy (Boots?) -- expensive -- & later saline ampules (on prescription I think) -- so basically more expensive versions of the same thing. All 3 require some practice -- expert advice helps -- & it is relatively easy to do them wrong. A dip in the sea seems much simpler .

 

[azapa]

try standing in the shower with the warm water directed firmly at the troubled area. the heat and massage effect should get things going. a couple of mins. does not work, it needs like 10 or 15 mins. Mid winter here and have not stopped diving yet .......

PD Sorry, re your bleeding a little from the nose. I also had "rose coloured snot" as I unpleasantly described it. I had it on every dive, but it has gone away now completely. I put it down to:
- trying too hard to equalize
- using incorrect eq techniques
- not spending enough time in the water..

I think the last is the fundamental one: basically, all those tubes and bits are getting used to the workout now and don't "complain" so much any more.