Why is it that when I lay down I can't breathe, when I sit down my airway is slowly cut off, and when I stand up I can breathe through one nostril, but when I walk around I can breathe with very little resistance?
To correct my breathing problem I have taken cold medicine, sinus medicine, Vicks VapoRub, Vicks Vapor Inhaler, Vicks Vaporizers, a pot of boiling water, a hot shower, saline spray and blowing my nose hard enough my ears pop. My nose is sore and not one of these things has worked for more then 30 seconds, if at all.
For all the snot that comes out there is no shortage of congestion to take its place.
The sore throat is gone, the feeling my head will explode is much, much less, and the achies have all disappeared. But my damned sinuses will not drain!
Any more suggestions to help me out? Seriously. I was having panic attacks trying to fall asleep last night because there was a definite lack of oxygen in my brain.
While I can walk around all day long and breathe just fine, my poor feet and legs are tired and my body would just like 4 consecutive hours of sleep.
How's Jeremy, you ask? Oh, as of 6pm last night, after his 8th nap of the day he was magically healed.
In fact he is so healed he and Kyra are currently napping together at this very moment.
While it's nice that he's feeling better and taking good care of our kid, it would be nice if I too could take a nap. But, no, my body apparently has better plans for me.
Any more advice up your sleeves?
1. Sudafed,
ReplyDelete2. try the tea I mentioned earlier,
3. avoid milk products for a while (can contribute to phlegm)
4. can you sleep with your mouth open?
i had the same stuff a few months ago and i swear to you the only thing that cured me was a combo of Claritan D and tyenol sinus rapid release. =)
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Taking all that OTC stuff will only mask the symptoms of your...
ReplyDeleteSINUS INFECTION!
You need antibiotics and a perscription strength decongestant.
I waited 3 weeks before I went to the doc. Within 2 days I could breath in bed. DON'T STOP your meds just because you feel better! You have to finish it all or it will come back worse and be more resistant to the antibiotics.
Glad your family is back together. Hope your Christmas was wonderful and that this New Year brings wealth, health, and happiness!
Joe,Tina,and Remington in Atlanta