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Dublin, IE

I never suffered from sinus before the fibro but I've had 3 attacks this yr. Does anyone else suffer like this. There very bad I have to take to my bed with them and my face is all puffy.

December 17, 2015
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Members shared their experiences with increased sinus infections and facial pain since developing fibromyalgia, with many noting that... Read more

Members shared their experiences with increased sinus infections and facial pain since developing fibromyalgia, with many noting that compromised immune systems and inflammation from FM appear to make sinus issues more frequent and severe. Several members recommended practical strategies including daily saline rinses or neti pots, seeing an ENT specialist early when symptoms start, allergy testing and immunotherapy shots, elimination diets to identify food triggers, and medications like Mucinex, Flonase, and vitamin C for immune support. A recurring theme was the importance of not waiting to seek treatment, maintaining germ awareness during winter months, and exploring options like balloon sinoplasty or prolotherapy for those with chronic symptoms.

A MyFibroTeam Member

That's so interesting. I'm so glad you're finding relief with it too

January 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had sinus pain for years ... My new Dr suggested I try a therapy called "Prolotherapy"
It is a series of weekly injections into the face where the sinus nerves are and basically is a synthetic sugar that 'switches off the nerves'. Relief is from 4 hours up to 4 days and the treatment lasts for around 8 weeks. Everyone is different so the length of relief and the number of sessions required varies. I've had amazing success, no more aching face or headaches! (I had 12 sessions all up)

January 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Do not use regular table salt...use sea salt...very important

December 21, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

mine have been bad latey have u tryed a nitty pot

January 16, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have always suffered with sinuses, but with the fibro I get an attack almost every other month, with sore throat and headache.

January 7, 2016

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