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Posted 5/17/2013 9:06 PM (GMT -5)
I have sinus infection and need to get antibiotics. What is the best one that will work but won't send me into a flare? Need it gone by Friday because we are going on vacation. Thanks
Posted 5/17/2013 9:19 PM (GMT -5)
that sucks -

can't help - i don't use antibiotics - i changed my diet, don't have sinus issues anymore -

doesn't help for now but maybe in the future -

Posted 5/17/2013 9:32 PM (GMT -5)
Don't get antibiotics, they could send you into a tailspin. You can get a nose spray with DMSO and iodine that will have an antibacterial and antiviral effect without much of it getting into your bloodstream. Also, try this recipe: Take a thumb-size piece of fresh ginger, peel and slice. Add to 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Steep 30 min. Drink 3 cups per day, adding 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar and a splash of orange juice to each cup.

I had a horrible sinus infection last spring and these knocked it out in about 48 hours.

Posted 5/17/2013 9:59 PM (GMT -5)
Do you have a bacterial sinus infection? If not, antibiotics are not going to help.

www.cdc.gov/getsmart/antibiotic-use/uri/sinus-infection.html
Posted 5/18/2013 4:52 AM (GMT -5)
Yes it's bacterial. Thanks for the help.

Mama2girls, I will definitely try that, is th nose spray over the counter?

Soystud, what kind of diet did you change to?

I knew you guys would be able to help.

Thank you
Halo
Posted 5/18/2013 7:32 AM (GMT -5)
eliminating all grains has improved my uc, asthma, and sinus issues - reducing my sugar intake i think has helped too - those are the major things -

Post Edited (soystud) : 5/18/2013 6:57:49 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/18/2013 7:45 AM (GMT -5)
Using a neti-pot on a regular basis will help keeps sinus problems at bay as well, and it only takes a few minutes everyday and is super easy.  I've heard the z-pack antibiotic is one of the least offensive to our guts, which it what I had to take a few weeks ago for a cellulitis infection in my nose and I ended up flaring (but I think it really just pushed me over the edge as I was flirting with a flare anyway). Hope you feel better soon!
Posted 5/18/2013 7:59 AM (GMT -5)
"cellulitis infection "

what the heck is that ?
Posted 5/18/2013 8:42 AM (GMT -5)
Are you sure it is bacterial? Regardless antibiotic use will just cut it shorter by two days or so on average; not something I would risk a flare for.
Posted 5/18/2013 9:02 AM (GMT -5)
It's an inflammation of the soft cells... Usually, it's either caused by strep or staph. It can spread really fast though to the rest of your body and cause blood poisoning, so I have to take antibiotics when I get it, whether I want to or not. :-/
Posted 5/18/2013 9:37 AM (GMT -5)
yikes ! thanks for the explanation M -
Posted 5/18/2013 11:35 AM (GMT -5)
What's stupid is I have a netipot. I forgot about it because I haven't had problems in over a year. I will have to start using it again, I did it once this morning and it helped a lot.

I am assuming its bacterial as it the gross color and my throat hurts and I am running a fever.

I will keep up with the netipot and try to kick this over the weekend.

If not will try the z-Pak on Monday . I need to be better before thurs night. We are getting our grandson and I don't want to get him sick.

Thank you guys for responding. You guys are the only ones who understand the situation.

You all have a good day.

Halo
Posted 5/18/2013 11:47 AM (GMT -5)
Try mixing some xylitol in your neti.. Also, make sure to use distilled water.

Think about something like olive leaf extract if you think it is bacterial.
Posted 5/18/2013 11:57 AM (GMT -5)
shouldn't be a risk to your gs if it is an infection -
Posted 5/18/2013 1:46 PM (GMT -5)
Deal with the infection first...get rid of it sooner than later.

The neti pot is a good idea, but you need to deal with the infection.

Z-pack is my med of choice for sinus infections...I've never had any problems with it.  In the past I used Clavulin...another plus for me.

Make sure you up the probiotic use during the course.

Feel better soon.

q

Posted 5/18/2013 6:18 PM (GMT -5)
Injections always worked best for me, even if I had to go several days in a row
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