misery cocktail

[dianora2]

Take one fever

aches and pains

congestion

nausea

and THE WORST SINUS HEADACHE OF MY LIFE (or maybe it's a full-on migraine. Or both.)

and you have my day: spent entirely in bed. OMG so miserable. I stayed home today (obviously) and may have to stay home tomorrow as well. Having trouble remembering the last time I felt this awful. My head hurts so much that my upper jaw hurts. No, really. Like, my teeth and gums are killing me. It's so bizarre.

Whimper. Just wanted to complain. I finally got up at 8 PM and I'm trying to stay up for a couple hours until I can take a Tylenol PM and go back to sleep. Again.

Comments

[athena4lynn.livejournal.com]

Ooho, that awful!!! I hope you're feeling better soon...

Yeah the jaw/teeth pain? Is probably your sinuses. Mine do that too sometimes.

Drugs = Good.

[adventurepants.livejournal.com]

Sinus headaches make me want to die. I feel for you.

[kradical.livejournal.com]

*hugs* and sympathies. I think it's the inevitable Con Crud, at least to some extent.....

[krispyxf.livejournal.com]

:::::::HUGS::::::: from Mary Kate and Me.

Hope you feel MUCH better soon! :)

[colorstoobright.livejournal.com]

*pets*

[juliedarling.livejournal.com]

:(( :(( :((

Do you want home remedies?

*hugs*

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

Sinus headache remedies would be appreciated if you've got 'em. :)

[juliedarling.livejournal.com]

Okay. First, the importance of hot baths cannot be overstated. Get the water about as hot as you can stand it and soak each side of your face that hurts for 10-15 minutes. If you're cloggy, this alone can work wonders.

Hot compresses are also good. Wet a washcloth and heat it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Then put it in a Zip-lock bag and put it on your sinuses.

Next, nasal inhalers like Sinux or Affrin are a lifesaver. Try not to use for more than three days to avoid rebounding.

Of course, Sudafed. The real stuff, not this Sudafed PE bullshit.

Vaporizers also help some people. You can buy menthol vapor to put in the vaporizer at the drug store.

Drink lots of water or shots of apple cider vinegar to thin your mucus. Or you can do it pharmeceutically with Mucinex.

You can buy Neti pots (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jala_neti) now at the drug store; they carry commercial brands like SinuCleanse (http://www.americasnutrition.com/sinucleanse.html). If that is too hardcore for you, try Ocean Spray or other saline nasal sprays; these clean you out pretty well, and you can use them as much as you want. They offer pressurized brands now that really get up there. You can also try steaming them out with water over the stove, although I don't have much luck with that.

For general headaches that won't go away, I'd also suggest drinking real caffeinated Coke, taking a muscle relaxer (or Drammamine in a pinch), eat some dry popcorn, and Exerderin Migrane.

Feel better soon!

[pamalax.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you are feeling so bad :o(

Pull the blankies over your head and get better soon.

[bexatious.livejournal.com]

*gentle hugs*

Don't push yourself to go to work if you truly don't feel 100%. You've been working nonstop lately and it's all catching up.

[jendaby.livejournal.com]

Wow, I hope you feel better very soon! The colds that are going around right now are fierce! Since I am a mom, I must also tell you to drink plenty of fluid. Hope the sleep knocks the crud right out of you. Get well. :)

[lzbrt.livejournal.com]

Awww, I'm sorry you're feeling so crappy. Sinus headaches are the worst. I hope it goes away soon. :\ *hugs*

*sends Brad and Ewan to gently rub your head*

[bbennett.livejournal.com]

You poor baby - I hope you wake up feeling better

(although the gums and teeth? Yeah, that's freakish).

[dudley-doright.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

[kaitiebear.livejournal.com]

I'm sick at the moment also so am feeling your pain...although not to the same extreme!

Get lots of rest and hope you feel better soon.

[malexandra25.livejournal.com]

Feel better soon!

[ratmmjess.livejournal.com]

:-( I'm sorry. I hope you have nice fever dreams of shirtless Bradley.

[kiss-me-cassie.livejournal.com]

aww... I'd offer tea, but I don't think that's your, well, cup of tea. ;) But I do hope this whatever it is doesn't last long. :(

[girlunravelled.livejournal.com]

sounds like sinus considering you are congested. also, the jaw and gums thing.

just keep sleeping until you can hold your head up. and fluids. lots of fluids, esp while the fever is still running.

[chanel19.livejournal.com]

Have you tried a nettie pot before? I think they really help, but it's not the most pleasant feeling when you're doing it.

[divanoir.livejournal.com]

feel better soon!

[harpinred.livejournal.com]

Poor baby! I hope you feel better soon.