Prednisone for sinus infection

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Avatar n tn Not any better - now slight cough, headache, congestion, dizzy and flushed and at night wake up all sweaty.
Avatar n tn I am on my third round of anti-biotics for a sinus infection and cannot get any relief. The first round was 14 days (cannot remember name) along with a one week supply of Prednisone. The infection seemed to get better, but came back very strong 3 days after my meds were finished. My head hurt so badly that I was crying and had to use an ice pack to help ease the pain. My doctor gave me Levaquin (10 days), another 7 day supply of Prednisone, and Lortab 10mg.
1580703 tn?1651904887 I've had an infection for about 3 weeks now, fever for 2. I'm worried since I already took zpack, amoxicilyn and now am on flagyl and prednisone and it's not clearing up. maybe it could be viral or something else. My nose is really sore and bleeding sometimes and I'm getting clear mucus.
Avatar f tn I like you have had sinus problems all my life. I took the Prednisone with a steroid spray and it really helped me. The only thing is your only allowed to take so much of that and they hesitate keep giving it to you. I use a Netti Bottle with the saline solution everyday and I find that really helps. I also use a warm air vaporizer at nite and that seems to keep my sinus's clear. I also take a Reactine everynite. I find this one helps with sleep and keeps me dry.
545538 tn?1295992017 y solution I found for theat is Prednisone to heal the infection (on;t for 5- 10 days) and all along the time Wet-Spray. I suggest you to consult with a very good ENT, far as I know Prednisone for short time will not harm. But I am not a doc. You better talk with ENT doc you trust. Good luck.
Avatar f tn I had my first (undiagnosed) episode of POTS that caused me to pass out about six years ago after a course of Prednisone for poison ivy. At the time, it was misdiagnosed as some type of odd reaction to prednisone and my adrenals. I just recently had a second episode And was admitted overnight to the hospital. I passed out at work and then they discovered the heart rate in the 150's. It was officially diagnosed with a suspected onset after a sinus infection.
Avatar m tn i've had a continual sinus infection for about 2 years.....i've always had sinus infectioons more than others growing up....now i'm 33.......i went on the atkins diet to see if me getting sick all of the time is from an allergy to like wheat, gluten , or milk....i was on the atkins for 2 days.....that is the worst thing for people....i feel bad for them....anyways...that diet made me feel like i'm starving....i have steroids (prednisone) that i started last night......
1729448 tn?1342094737 I wasnt sure what category to put this under. But I've had an ongoing sinus infection since September and about a month ago I did 10 days of prednisone and now I'm on my 5th(?) day of a second round (avoiding surgery). I don't know if that could cause this but I'm constantly extremely cold. I sleep with heavy pj pants, heavy socks (I NEVER wear socks to bed usually!) and even a heating pad...
Avatar m tn I was treated last month for a sinus infection. (I have lots of sinus infections, have had surgery on my sinuses, etc.) Doc gave me a z-pack and prednisone. Suggested I try Claritin or zyrtec to see if allergies are triggering all of this. Claritin is helping a lot with the post nasal drip, but now the junk in my chest seems tight and I have a dry, unproductive cough. Should I try mucinex to loosen up the chest and continue with Claritin?
Avatar m tn If you do have a chronic sinus infection, typical antibiotic treatment is for 4-6 weeks. A nasal steroid spray is also beneficial as well as oral steroids. A short course of steroids are given if the inflammation is severe and is unlikely to cause any untoward effects, more so as it is given in tapering dose. Nasal saline irrigations over the counter like NeilMed or Neti pot are very effective, but worsen Eustachian tube dysfunction (water in the ears or feeling of fullness in the ears).
Avatar n tn My diagnosis was then bronchitis that turned into pneumonia, double ear infection, sinus infection. So I began another regimen of Amox-Clav 875mg, prednisone, cough syrup with hydrocodone in it, After finishing all of that round of medicines, I felt better but still not back to myself at all. Now after a week+ of being off antibiotics I am as sick as ever!!
Avatar f tn s a godsend of a medication lol. I had a double ear infection, double sinus infection, and stage 1 phumonia(sp), and Zithromax had me cleared up and feeling better withen the same night of taking it. I was also worried to take it at first, so I called almost every pharmacy in town and asked about it, and I got the same answer, which is it's safe, and I even called my doc and double checked with him lmao. Zithromax does cross into the placenta, but not as much as other antibiotics.
1580703 tn?1651904887 but if you take too much prednisone can it damage your liver like at 50-60mg/day for 7 days?
Avatar f tn I went to the ENT to be treated for a bad sinus infection, not my worse ever, but bad enough. The doc took a nasal swab culture to be tested for hflu bacteria. (He says these infections are common after a hurricane blows through.) My test results came back negative this morning. It said “no significant isolate”. I have felt bad for six days now. I was put to on prednisone and Ceftin antibiotic. The meds are working.
Avatar m tn I have had an ongoing sinus infection for over 5 years. Under the care of different doctors, I have been prescribed different antibiotics which have had limited success. The infection always returns once the prescription ended. My symptoms start with front and post nasal drip which is a reddish color, and sinus pressure.
Avatar n tn At the beginning of this year/end of last year, however, I ended up with pneumonia/atelactasis, after starting to be treated with ceftin for a sinus infection. The hospital ended up putting me on Augmentin, but after a week that was making no progress (sorry, I don't recall the mg for the z-pac, ceftin, or augmentin). My primary doctor put me on Levofloxacin 500mg once a day for 10 days.
Avatar n tn My daughter had a severe sinus infection with fluid/ear pressure buildup so painful, the doctor prescribed 20 mg of Prednisone, taken 3 times a day (60 mg) for 7 days, reduce to 2 for 2 days, then 1 for 1 day to keep from 'damaging her ear drum because the fluid buildup was so bad'. She's been taking it for 5 days and feel sick to her stomach, headaches - the only thing that has left is the pain in her ears. Is that an overdose what they gave her? Are these the side effects?
Avatar f tn I am on the 7th day of antibiotics. I have a sinus infection and was told I have allergies last year. Still feel congested but have lots of head pressure but not pain per say.
Avatar f tn I am so scared because I got really sick6 weeks after the risk and I was put on 3 day 40mg of prednisone. I went for and hiv test at 8 weeks from risk and it was neg I also went for another hiv test at 16 weeks also neg. 1. Can 3 days of 40mg of prednisone cause a false neg? 2. My 16 week hiv test was 7 weeks from my last prednisone pill is that enough time to have prednisone out of my system and have a reliable results. 3.
Avatar m tn It is good that the CT scan result has showed a possible cause of your symptoms. Antibiotic treatment for sinus infection is usually longer and stronger than the usual 1 week. Continue your medications as prescribed.However, avoid discontinuing the steroid or prednisone abruptly without consulting your attending. Hope to hear from you soon.
Avatar n tn t think I have an ear infection(s) she thinks I just have a sinus infection. She thinks I am just having sinus pressure and my sinuses are draining behind my ears. I have never had such bad ear pressure before with all of my sinus infections. But I don't know if a trip to an urgent care to have them check my ears is important to do or not? I decided to start the prednisone the allergist prescribed and took my first dose of 3 pills at 3pm. Today was my second day of Avelox.
Avatar n tn Shows chronic sinus problems but no current infection and no need for surgery at the present time. I also do the sinus rinse and have veramyst spray. Ear, nose, and throat specialist said to keep doing what I am doing and contact him in 2 months. I also have GERD and am currently taking Nexium since last May 2007. I also just bought an air purifier to put in the bedroom as a last hope. No one seems to be able to help. The allergy medicenes such as drixoral, etc. seem to cause a cough.
Avatar f tn My ENT prescribed an antibiotic Bactrim to clear a sinus infection before I schedule chiari surgery. I had a bad reaction to the bactrim and then he prescribed a prednisone pack. While on the prednisone my HA went away - it was wonderful!! I had forgotten what it felt like to not have a constant HA. I still had the neck pain but that was bearable without the HA. Has anyone experienced this?
Avatar f tn He did check her throat and chest, said they were clear. She has not been tested for asthma. As for the prednisone, the first time, and this time it's for 4 days each. I think when she finishes the prednisone this time, I will go back to the pseudophedrine. I have vicks rub. Thanks for replying.