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Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Question: My symptoms started with headache on top of my head. After that the headache kept moving from top to sides and behind my eyes occasionally. My primary doctor checked my vitals and I had a little fever, my ears were inflamed with pus in my throat. He put me on Cipro 500 mg twice a day and Mucinex-D. Its day 4th today, my throat is better but my headache is persistent (On top mostly, but it moves). My antibiotics regimen is for 2 weeks. I just need a second opinion. Should I be patient with this or look for another options. Is it normal to have sinus headache even on 4th day? I have no drainage or congestion in nose. I am not coughing. I see no signs of usual cold and thats why I am worried. I do sometimes wake up sneezing and clear drainage. Once an ENT told me I have deviated septum. I dont know if its related. But I have never had this type of persistent headache.
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Answered by Dr. Prahlad Duggal (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
add otrivin nasal drops

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

Sinusitis can be symptomatic for many days and headache is a common symptom. As your fever is gone, the antibiotic seems to be working.

Please add decongestant nasa drops like otrivin to what you are taking. Put two drops thrice daily on both sides. Take lots of steam and headache should be better.

In case the problem persists, please see an ENT. You may need an XRay Para nasal sinuses after assessment.

Feel free to ask another query.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Sinusitis And Headaches

Brief Answer: add otrivin nasal drops Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. Sinusitis can be symptomatic for many days and headache is a common symptom. As your fever is gone, the antibiotic seems to be working. Please add decongestant nasa drops like otrivin to what you are taking. Put two drops thrice daily on both sides. Take lots of steam and headache should be better. In case the problem persists, please see an ENT. You may need an XRay Para nasal sinuses after assessment. Feel free to ask another query. Regards