Doxycycline and sinusitis

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The Dr prescribed Amoxicillin (500mg 3 a day for 5 days) which didn't help. Then I had to take Doxycycline(100mg 1 a day, for 8 days)that also didn't help, I was then put on Beclomethasone Diproipionate Aqueous nasal spray(2 puffs in each nostril) which didn't help either. The next thing I was given was Erythromycin Stearats(500mg 2 a day for 5 days)However before I started taking them, I had severe attack of dizziness, it was so bad that I had to be taken to hospital.

I've had sinusitis since I had a cold/flu 2 months ago. I've had it once many years before, but it went away after about a week of antibiotics. This time, after numerous GP visits, I've taken doxycycline (1 week), then prednisone (1 week) together with roxithromycin (20 days) without much effect. A CT scan showed major blockage of sinuses on my left hand side, but clear on the right.

I feel about 90% better but its like a general infection goes into my sinuses making my sinuses worse. When finishing each course of antibiotics all of the symptoms return after only 2-3 days.

Sinusitis is the swelling and inflammation of the sinuses that may be caused by virus, bacteria, or fungus. Antibiotics are usually not needed for acute sinusitis. It is usually caused by a virus and will resolve in 7 to 14 days. In certain situations your physician may decide that antibiotic therapy is appropriate. When an antibiotic is deemed necessary, Zithromax (azithromycin) is commonly used. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that is effective against M pneumonia.

I remember reading that Lyme and sinusitis go hand in glove according to "Lyme" rules----- Lyme can present as almost anything. a LOT of people on other forums complain about that. But just because we have Lyme doesn't mean that we can't get 'ordinary' woes. Are you blowing green gunk out your nose? An ENT I saw when I complained about a possible sinus infection asked that question. Perhaps that means something.

Hi, My symtom's started with severe headache and flu like symtoms with tightness in my sinuses and tenderness. I was prescribed Penicillian and nasonex nasal spray. I had an allergic rash appear from Penicillian and given an antihistimine to calm it and a different antibiotic Doxycycline for sinuses instead. I complained that the Nasonex seemed to make facial pain worse and ears felt full.

Went to the PC on Friday, was told I had sinusitis, and given doxycycline. 2 days later I got a rash from it and was told to stop. She prescribed amoxcillin but told me to wait a day and see, seeing as my fever had already gone and maybe it was viral and would go away on its own. I haven't taken the amoxicillin yet, but here it is Wed. and my ears are still completely bocked, although the congestion has lessened and the fever has still not returned. I cannot taste or smell either.

Hi all, i have been reading these forums for the last year trying anything i can to fight what may be a sinuse infection? My history involves long term use of doxycycline for acne control, about 2 years ago i started to develope headaches from the doxy, the headaches/eye strain slowly developed and i soon realised if i stopped the medication over a period of 3-4 days the headaches/eye strain would lessen..

I was taking doxycycline and developed a pressure sensation on the top of my head. I discontinued the doxycycline and a few days later the pressure sensation resolved. I was directed to continue taking the doxycycline and after I took the first pill, I began to get a severe headache and nausea. The headache became so severe I went to the ED. They performed a CT Scan which was normal and a Lumbar Puncture Opening Pressure 22. After the LP, the head pressure resolved for 3 weeks.

Hi, please try either third generation cephalosporins, cefaclor etc along with decongestants and povidine gargles. Also, get yourself investigated for sinusitis. Do you have deviated nasal septum? Persistant sore throat may be due to associated sinusitis or ear infection. I hope you are not diabetic?

10/12 I took a 14 day course of Doxycycline in December for sinusitis.

Recent studies have also indicated it to be effective against late-onset asthma, but these findings are controversial and not widely accepted as of yet. Doxycycline Doxycycline is a member of the tetracycline antibiotics group and is commonly used to treat a variety of infections. Doxycycline is a semi-synthetic tetracycline invented and clinically developed in the early 1960s by Pfizer, Inc. and marketed under the brand name Vibramycin.

I donot have any itching in the eyes. It started when I took a lot of antibiotics ( amoxicillin and doxycycline ) due to sinusitis although the real cause of my problem was urine infection. I donot have any of those troubles now. I have shown to two doctors one of whom said I have allergy and the other said I donot, putting in any medicine as yet seems to worsen the problem in my eyes. Kindly Help.

I wasn't sure where to post this question as its about drug interactions really. I've been taking anitbiotics, Amoxicillin and Doxycycline (Not both at the same time) to treat recurrent sinusitis but they haven't got on top of the infection. Last Autumn/Fall I had five courses of antibiotics and knew that I still hadn't got rid of the infection. The infection came back last week and I had another course of Amoxicillin.

Went to my primary care doctor and an ENT - they agreed it was a chronic sinus infection and prescribed two weeks of doxycycline. Two weeks later - no better. Any suggestions?

ok dont panic here - could be sinus related, and mimic a headache, if infected will require doxycycline but gp will advise - also check when you press above eye does it hurt? have you had sinusitis before, do you get nasal problems. the migraine from the pill is not related at all!

i have seen the chiropractor twice and have been taking doxycycline for 7 days. i have a pretty serious post-nasal drip. i dont recall ever having sinus problems before. these past few days i get extreme pressure in my neck and also on the left side of my face and around the eye. the pressure feels constant around the eye as well as behind the eye. i also experience the feeling as though the eye is more sensitive to light than usual, and i have problems focusing with it.

hi dilip this is naseer 2009 ,ur problem could be due to a chronic ear infection resulting in perforation of ur ear drum or tympanic membrane resulting in purulent ear discharge ,this could be due to chronic sinusitis or ETB ,u have got to go through a course of anti biotics,anti histaminics ,mucolytics and topical ear drops after cleaning ur ears,for aa period of 7 days and prevent water form entering ur ear, avoid blowing ur nose hard.pls tell me ur results.

Was diagnosed with syphilis 2 weeks ago and went on the 14 day, 2 pills per day of 100mg doxycycline monohydrate. All of my obvious skin sores and spots almost disappeared except one on my penis head gland close to the pee hole. This spot is still noticeable. With penal activity I can barely make out a little skin discoloration where the other affected areas were. The following are my questions. 1. My urologist suggested I take another 14 days of doxycycline monohydrate.

Started to feel better but within a week the sore throat came back and I saw another Doctor who did not see a throat infection but thought lungs sounded a bit off so put me on antibiotics (Doxycycline?). Still not getting better I went to see an Allergist and ENT (separately). The allergist gave me an allergy test (positive for many types of grasses and weeds and molds) and also diagnosed me with a sinus infection and put me on Cefnidir.

Right so I had a root canal done on a back top right molar last year ever since then I have had chronic sinusitis it's getting to a point where it is ruining my life I am 21 and have never had problems with my sinuses before when I was young I was a chronic asthmatic which eventually I have grown out of I also had a dairy allergy so have never really had dairy until I got older and starting introducing things.

Diagnostic tests for sinus infections include trans illumination test,X-Ray sinuses and CT sinuses.Pls get yourself evaluated by an ENT specialist or a respiratory medicine specialist to find out the cause after thorough investigations. Till that time take steam inhalation at home and avoid eating or drinking two hours prior to bed time.Suck cough lozenges or hard candy when episodes of cough comes. Drink extra fluids to help thin secretions and make them easier to cough up.

i have had a infection in my lungs since mid-May. treated with doxycycline by end of june for 1 wk. started on avelox end of july for 1 wk. then given levaquin for a wk. by last wk doc said she didn't think was infection cause levaquin shoudl have killed anything, even though I was still having gobs of green phlegm coming down the back of my throat and out of my lungs. she sent me to the asthma and allergy clinic where i was tested for 27 diff allergies all negative for.

I feel about 90% better but its like a general infection goes into my sinuses making my sinuses worse. When finishing each course of antibiotics all of the symptoms return after only 2-3 days.

There is really white mucus often in the left side of my pharynx. It may come from the left tonsilla or from the left sinuses. The cause of my sinusitis is not known, It has lasted from from the end of 2009. Antibiotics do not work for it. I use nasal cortisone to shrink the swollen epithelium of the ostia. The fish with which I worked years ago were local fish from Finland, and they had their typical parasites, including microscopic species.

Saw my MD who said I might have crimped the two arteries at the back of the neck. A tick bite necessitating Doxycycline in early June made the dizziness worse, so after clear Lyme and RMSF titres came back negative, I was taken off the Doxycycline. Went for about 2 months with no dizziness. Approximately 3-4 weeks ago, the dizziness returned worse than ever and more often. ER visit MRI of the head was negative. Carotid ultrasound at MD's office was negative.

Nasal polyps (NPs) represent a common clinical end point for a number of inflammatory disease processes involving the paranasal sinuses. Chronic rhinosinusitis is the most common cause for NPs, but not all NPs are created equally. The presence of a nasal polyp may offer the best clue as to what is happening in your nose and sinuses. Such polyps are often associated with the production of excessive mucous that leads to throat clearing.

After quitting smoking the cough left over from my cold grew worse and I could feel my sinuses draining in the form of post-nasal drip. I had heard such things can be expected after quitting, but to be on the safe side, saw a doctor who confirmed post-nasal drip, said my chest sounded clear and that it was probably allergy-related, and suggested I try taking an antihistamine. Also to be on the safe side, ordered a chest x-ray which came back negative.

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