Sinus infection?

cali~jenn

..........
Mar 28, 2010
0
419
Southern California
Bulldog(s) Names
Cutty, Miila and Mugsy the pug :)
Has anyone ever had one? I have had some crazy allergies this last week with a lot of coughing and just crazy stuff. Not a cold for sure so must be allergies. Well a few days ago I could feel pressure like right under my left eye so I figured it was a sinus infection although I have never had 1 to compare it to. Well it has been swollen under the eye and online says swelling can be normal so I have been putting hot towels on it to try and sooth it etc. Well I wake up this morning and it is like doubled in size. I swear people would look at me and think I got beat by my hubby or something it is awful. He said to make an appt with the dr so I guess I will but in the meantime does anyone have any recommendations on what to do and does this sound like it even is a sinus infection or what? The worst part is I cannot wear my contacts so I have to wear glasses on top of it all. Course that can only help to hide this growth on my face I suppose. haha In the meantime I finally started taking allergy meds 2 days ago which does seem to be helping a little with my other symptoms and really thought it would help here also but maybe not?
 

NJBullyMommy

New member
Apr 20, 2011
323
59
New Jersey
Bulldog(s) Names
Brutus (Bruty, Bru Bru, Brutus Maximus)
That def sounds like a sinus infection! I get them all the time and they are worse than a cold! Runny eyes and nose, constant pressure all over your face....especially around the eyes. Your sinuses even bother your gum line and make your jaw hurt because the sinus cavity runs right along there. Can ya tell I spend too much time at the ears, nose and throat doctor? lol I also get the nasty post nasal drip and then eventually a gross cough....sadly that is all part of allergies. I need to live in a bubble :p
 

NJBullyMommy

New member
Apr 20, 2011
323
59
New Jersey
Bulldog(s) Names
Brutus (Bruty, Bru Bru, Brutus Maximus)
Adding to that...the doc should give you antibiotics and it clears right up, but if you ever feel it coming on saline solution spary works great to clear it out and a neti pot. Neti pots are disgusting to use, but they soooo work!
 

Mack-N-MatildasMommy

Bulldog Spoiler
Community Veteran
Apr 3, 2011
1,750
128
Moore, OK
Country
USA
Bulldog(s) Names
Matilda A.K.A Sassy Pants & Mighty Mack A.K.A. Fat Peanut
Has anyone ever had one? I have had some crazy allergies this last week with a lot of coughing and just crazy stuff. Not a cold for sure so must be allergies. Well a few days ago I could feel pressure like right under my left eye so I figured it was a sinus infection although I have never had 1 to compare it to. Well it has been swollen under the eye and online says swelling can be normal so I have been putting hot towels on it to try and sooth it etc. Well I wake up this morning and it is like doubled in size. I swear people would look at me and think I got beat by my hubby or something it is awful. He said to make an appt with the dr so I guess I will but in the meantime does anyone have any recommendations on what to do and does this sound like it even is a sinus infection or what? The worst part is I cannot wear my contacts so I have to wear glasses on top of it all. Course that can only help to hide this growth on my face I suppose. haha In the meantime I finally started taking allergy meds 2 days ago which does seem to be helping a little with my other symptoms and really thought it would help here also but maybe not?

OOOh!! I feel for ya. If the meds you are taking doesn't seem to work try the Tylenol severe sinus or the Mucinex sinus. These work awsome for me and my hubby.
 
OP
cali~jenn

cali~jenn

..........
Mar 28, 2010
0
419
Southern California
Bulldog(s) Names
Cutty, Miila and Mugsy the pug :)
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #5
Well the crazy thing is my nose is clear. I mean on and off I have been blowing it but mostly during the day it is clear so would saline help? I am all for home remedies but after looking in the mirror this morning I am thinking maybe I need a dr. Do you think I do "need" to go to the dr? Only thing that hurts is the eye area but the dang watering is driving me crazy! Then touching it to clear the water is just agitating the area, making it itchy.
 

BruceP

..........
Aug 12, 2010
0
505
Milwaukee, WI
Bulldog(s) Names
HRH Princess Gracie, aka: HRH; Princess Amelia Pond, aka: Amy
Has anyone ever had one? I have had some crazy allergies this last week with a lot of coughing and just crazy stuff. Not a cold for sure so must be allergies. Well a few days ago I could feel pressure like right under my left eye so I figured it was a sinus infection although I have never had 1 to compare it to. Well it has been swollen under the eye and online says swelling can be normal so I have been putting hot towels on it to try and sooth it etc. Well I wake up this morning and it is like doubled in size. I swear people would look at me and think I got beat by my hubby or something it is awful. He said to make an appt with the dr so I guess I will but in the meantime does anyone have any recommendations on what to do and does this sound like it even is a sinus infection or what? The worst part is I cannot wear my contacts so I have to wear glasses on top of it all. Course that can only help to hide this growth on my face I suppose. haha In the meantime I finally started taking allergy meds 2 days ago which does seem to be helping a little with my other symptoms and really thought it would help here also but maybe not?

Uh, we aren't going to ask for pix, this time.:evilha:
 

bullmama

Owner/Administrator
Staff member
Community Veteran
Jan 28, 2010
24,756
1,251
Tucson, Arizona
Country
USA
Bulldog(s) Names
The Home of the Desert Sky Pack
Were you rubbing your eye? Let me rephrase. Were you grinding your eye to itch it? If so this could be the cause of the eye swelling. If not, you may want to go to the doc cuz you could also be getting an eye infection. :(
 
OP
cali~jenn

cali~jenn

..........
Mar 28, 2010
0
419
Southern California
Bulldog(s) Names
Cutty, Miila and Mugsy the pug :)
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #8
No I wasnt. :( Although I have to admit I do usually do that when I finally take my contacts out after like a week or so, it feels so good! Didnt hardly touch it since it is sore. Gonna call right now to see if I can get in to see the dr. I have not ever even had a dr aside from my ob since I was a kid. Should be interesting. lol
 

Alice Kable

New member
Community Veteran
Dec 17, 2010
4,423
281
Joseph, Oregon, United States
Bulldog(s) Names
Ruggles and Buster
You need to see a Dr. and as [MENTION=2251]NJBullyMommy[/MENTION] said get a neti pot and use it twice a day. I have had cronic sinus issues for over 15 years and have learned the hard way not to let it go or just put up with it. I hope you're feeling better soon and the swelling goes away fast!
 
L

Lucy-licious

Guest
oh no sounds painful [MENTION=390]cali~jenn[/MENTION] :hug: you definately need a course of antibiotics
cold compress can help with swelling but wont make it go away fully until the infection starts to clear
24 hrs on antibiotics and that should start to ease off :) Get well soon
 
OP
cali~jenn

cali~jenn

..........
Mar 28, 2010
0
419
Southern California
Bulldog(s) Names
Cutty, Miila and Mugsy the pug :)
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #12
You need to see a Dr. and as [MENTION=2251]NJBullyMommy[/MENTION] said get a neti pot and use it twice a day. I have had cronic sinus issues for over 15 years and have learned the hard way not to let it go or just put up with it. I hope you're feeling better soon and the swelling goes away fast!

Funny you should say that I just signed up for a free neti pot thru fb so in a couple weeks it will be here. haha Well the drs office is packed and they couldnt get me in to see the np even until next week. Nurse said to go to the urgent care but I am hesitating. In the meantime I did put a hot towel on my eye a few times and the swelling does seem to be less so maybe I can make it go away. We will see how it is tomorrow when I wake up. (hopefully gone down cuz right now I really am embarrassed to leave the house and tomorrow is grocery shopping day. They will all think my hubby got mad at me or I was the loser of a bar brawl.
 
OP
cali~jenn

cali~jenn

..........
Mar 28, 2010
0
419
Southern California
Bulldog(s) Names
Cutty, Miila and Mugsy the pug :)
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #13
oh no sounds painful [MENTION=390]cali~jenn[/MENTION] :hug: you definately need a course of antibiotics
cold compress can help with swelling but wont make it go away fully until the infection starts to clear
24 hrs on antibiotics and that should start to ease off :) Get well soon

Cold? Online I saw hot. Should I maybe do both at different times? Now you have me confused. Gimme some of your wisdom please. :) I think it said hot to draw out the infection?
 
L

Lucy-licious

Guest
cold for swelling ...heat may make it worse because there is nowhere for the infection to go because your sinuses will be irritated and not able to drain the goop properly.

@ cali~jenn just double checked heat is good for the pain :)
but it did say that swelling around the eyes with sinusitis needs to be seen by the doctor. :hug:
 
Last edited:
OP
cali~jenn

cali~jenn

..........
Mar 28, 2010
0
419
Southern California
Bulldog(s) Names
Cutty, Miila and Mugsy the pug :)
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #15
Dang it, well thank you [MENTION=1648]Lucy-licious![/MENTION] I guess we will go in the morning then if the swelling hasnt gone down. I will try the cold now. haha
 

Most Reactions

📰 Latest posts

Members online

No members online now.
Top