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divalicious
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 22:57
almost everyday in the summer? I don't know what it is, but i keep getting these headaches, and have to reach for the ibuprofen. Not sure if it's the mugginess, or my glasses (have to wear them when watching tv- they don't work!), or maybe from some medication.
Not every single day, but for the last week or so I have had them....
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jessica
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 23:04
I'll bet it's allergies. Have you had pressure behind you eyes?
Mine were so bad the past few weeks.
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divalicious
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 23:05
Yea I have allergies, specially during pollen season and my eyes and ears are bugging me. I take flonase every single day but it doesn't always work.
You have em' too huh? Groan...
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jessica
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 23:07
yup, I do. But I stopped taking Rx for them. I just use mucinex when I need to. I've been wanting to try a netti pot though- saw it on Oprah when Dr. Oz was on a couple months ago and was told by an older wise woman to try it.
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divalicious
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 23:15
Netti pot, what's that?
Does it make you high, sorry...lol... ;)
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jessica
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 23:27
no! HAhahaha!
It looks like a genie bottle - you fill it with warm salty water and pour it into one side of your nose while you tilt your head over a bowl or sink to catch the water from the other nostril. The warm salt water cleanses your sinuses from pollen and other irritants.
Dr. Oz said that in most other countries this is the first source of sinus relief- before medications and it really does give great results.
THey had a girl demonstrate ont he show and I swear she showed no signs of discomfort- butthat's becaus eyo can't use plain water- it must have salt in it. I guess plain water will irritate your nose.
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staceyfike
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 23:28
my allergies have been kicking here lately too!!
especially when i mow
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bethjohnson
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 23:34
i do, too, except in the winter, spring, and fall, too. they are so not fun!
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divalicious
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 23:48
Uggh!!!
I'm allergic to grass Stacy, maybe you are too?
Beth I hear ya girl...
Jessica where do you get this pot? lol!!!
*Kellie
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jessica
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2007 23:59
I guess you can get it at a pharmacy or probably a health food store. Supposedly, it's more common than you think.
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AndreaWiebe
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2007 00:11 - Edited by: AndreaWiebe
Oh Kellie I so feel for you...
i'm sure i take tylenol everynight in the spring and summer!
and it's for sure allergies because my nose is
itchy.
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Neen
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2007 00:33
I too am an allergy queen... and have NO idea what sets them off. I'd grab some tablets and see if they help...
Good luck, hope it gets better.
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prettyinpink
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2007 00:42 - Edited by: prettyinpink
Once I start getting those daily headaches, I head to the eye doctor to get a new prescription. A little bit frustrating because it happens every 8 or 12 months, but new glasses always help make the headaches go away.
Good luck!
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divalicious
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2007 11:51
Thanks gals, I feel for you all, it aint' fun during this season. Oh guess what? Gotta take another ibuprofen, uggh.
And yes about the itchy nose!
Gotta go and have breakie, talk later.
*Kellie
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Rebekah E
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2007 18:54
whenever i go outside during the day, rain or shine, overcast or sunny, i HAVE to wear sunglasses. otherwise i get debilitating migraines... but i blame it on the lupus.. ugh. but i definately feel for ya kellie.... they are DEFINATELY no fun!!
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vmilan76
SISter Elle (1751)
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2007 18:55
I do from the bad air and allergies :(
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magpie
SISter Elle (1853)
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2007 21:23
divalicious, taking ibuprofen continually can actually give you "rebound headaches" This happened to me. I can only take maybe 3 doses, and then the stuff actually gives me a worse headache. You might be able to wean yourself by trying something milder, like Excedrin or Vanquish. That has worked for me. Good luck!
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renee
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# Posted: 5 Jun 2007 22:38
I've been wanting to try a netti pot though- saw it on Oprah when Dr. Oz was on a couple months ago and was told by an older wise woman to try it.
I saw this too and am intrigued because for the past 4 years I have been using a simple saline nasal spray I buy at the drugstore. I use it every morning to clear things out and it keeps colds and sinus issues at bay, at least for me! Might be worth a look and try.
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Colleen
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# Posted: 6 Jun 2007 01:02
Oh yes - all sinus/allergy related. I've used the Netti pot but I tend to get so stuffed up that it sometimes makes it worse (but I have pretty narrow sinuses from all the inflammation over the years). There's also a plastic bottle with a kind of shooter spout that I like better than the Netti - can get it at most pharmacies (or healthy pharmacies). Comes with saline packets. But the idea is the same: warm up distilled water, dissolve salt or saline packets, irrigate the sinus passages. Tip: keep your head forward as you tilt/do each side or it ends up down your throat...not so pleasant...lol. If u want more info, leave me msg. in my gallery here, or on my blog.
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MaryGeiger
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# Posted: 6 Jun 2007 15:40
I second the nettie pot. I never thought I would be able to do it, but once I started I love it. Great when I feel a cold coming on too.
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mellymel
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2007 13:44
besides the sinus/allergy stuff (i can totally relate)
make sure you are drinking enough water...
i've been getting dehydration headaches
hope you feel better soon & are able to enjoy summer
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amykiane
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2007 00:37
I've suffered from headaches most of my life, rarely a migraine but just headaches. They seem to stem from my sinuses and TMJ. The only thing that has helped me has been seeing a chiropractor. I now only get a headache about once a month.
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divalicious
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2007 00:39
TMJ?
When I was younger growing up I used to get headaches every Saturday...
I am so not joking, it was either because I slept in and usually got up early for school, or because my room was too hot...
Kellie
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mayollie
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2007 00:52
my dh just got the nettie pot and he swears by it!
seriously. altho, i'm a little too freaked out to try lol.
i guess i'll stick with my sinus headaches and aleve! hehe
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divalicious
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2007 00:55
Monica, not sure I want to try it, but I might, lol...;)
*Kellie
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mayollie
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2007 00:58
i think you can even see demos of it online..
just google nettie pot. my dh saw it and
he was sold. he left like 10 minutes later to
go buy one! lol
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NashvilleScrapGirl
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2007 22:34
I have chronic daily migraines. Diva, you should go see a neurologist.... your headaches may be more serious and they could give you something stronger than ibuprofen to stop the pain.
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cindytobey
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2007 23:03
Yep. I get 'em too. When allergens are at super high levels, or whenever it rains...not sure if that is all about the barometric pressure or mold levels...
Anyway, the nettie pot...I use Nasaline. It was recommended by my homeopathic doctor. It works really well...the salt water can sting though...it takes a while to get the right water temp and for me the amount of salt they recommend is too much...but it does help a lot!
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PROLIX
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# Posted: 11 Jun 2007 08:16
headache each time before a rainy/windy/storm period.
they call me miss meteo now.
ahahah.
hope you'll be better soon. hugs.
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