Ugh so sick....

[Ashley8806]

My sinuses are full, they wont' drain because it's too thick, I have a massive headache, sore throat, and feel like I've been run over by a bus. Does anyone know what I can do, since a lot of meds are no-no's during pregnancy?

 

[Cherryhrf]

Hi I had blocked sinuses early on in pregnancy and I had to steam my face over sink of hot water and a towel over my head, if you have one of those facial saunas they work even better. It really helped but had to do it a few times a day. I took a couple of paracetamol as well.

 

[Ashley8806]

Thank you - this weather change here is just killing everyone with colds!

 

[DLA]

my sinuses have been terrible!!! I wake up and my face hurts so bad and i can't breathe. My doctor told me regular benadryl was ok to take so sometimes when I can't breathe when I lay down to go to sleep I take that. I'm addicted to vicks on my face!

 

[Scarletvixen]

Im laiden with the cold just now cant be doing with it hope you feel better soon xx

 

[Ashley8806]

Thank you - once it gets to the point where it will drain, it's always better. Its just that my sinuses are so full right now and it won't drain it's miserable!

 

[skris4]

Steam Inhalation has really helped me. I've done this for about 15 years I infuse the hot water with some vicks vapor rub before steaming. Even if my sinuses don't clear immediately I feel infinitely better. I also heat some skim milk, crush pepper , ginger and turmeric into it and drink it. Tastes terrible but so worth the instant energy. Good luck!