Sinus pain symptoms and conditions

I used prednisone for sinus inflammation and it gave me bad side effects such as: irregular heartbeat and stomach upset and anxiety. It actually did help with the inflammation but I stopped using it because of the side effects. It made my lip puff out too, which i did not mind because i have small lips and i looked better with a bigger lip, lol! I am thin so if it made me swollen i did not care because i need to gain weight, i am only 105 lbs. I just started taking methylprednisolone tablets packet and they seem to work better and if it causes increased appetite that would be good for me because i lost so much weight because of my teeth and sinus pain i had everyday for four months. So far it is working but i just started it and will keep you posted. It does seem milder than plain prednisone I suggest you switch to this if the prednisone is not working for you. It sounds like most people are on too high of a dosage and take with food and a lot of water. Hope everyone feels better soon.

took zpak for sinus pain ,after second dose woke up with pains in my elbows, let me know if you had the same experience ******

For some of us, it's not so terrible! I was given Avelox a year and a half ago for a sinus infection because I am allergic to penicillin and its close relatives. While I would agree that it made me fee a bit peculiar--lightheaded, vaguely nauseated and just not "right" the entire time I took it, that was the extent of it. After 48 hours my sinus infection had improved noticeably and after 96 hours I felt virtually cured, as far as my sinuses went. As one must with antibiotics, I continued the full round of 7 or 10 days even though I was suffering some definite but tolerable Avelox side effects. Not finishing your prescription increases drug resistance in bacteria so I felt I should finish it.

I have another sinus infection now and started Avelox today. I am cautiously optimistic that I can tolerate the mild to moderate side effects again. I don't like the way it makes me feel, but it's better than feeling like my entire face is going to explode from the sinus pain! Given my penicillin allergy, I'm stuck with few other appropriate options.

If you are getting a rash from this medicine, that is clearly an allergic reaction--not the same thing as a side effect per se--and a sign that you should stop at once.

I am 43 , I have been taking TOPAMAX for 3 yrs for migraines 50mg for 1 1/2yrs and then increased to 100mg. It helped for the first 2yrs but, not now... The side effect have took over my life!! All the routine S/E I have heard you all talk about plus, eye pain and more headaches!! Not migraines but, bad headaches! I thought I was having sinus pain...BUT, it never stopped and was daily for a yr. I could barely work! I am a R.N. and I have researched this drug and, talked to many different doctors...unless, it is for seizures I would NOT take it again!! If it seems to help your migraines, be sure you understand there is a trade off!...and it is NOT good in the long run! I felt like I was going crazy..and started feeling so "old"?
I went cold turkey 4 days ago...eye pain/daily headaches GONE!! I do have a nervous feeling, and do not feel hungry and ...I am sure withdrawal s/s.
I hope the "stupid" feeling will go away soon...feeling more energy already :)
I use to love this med...now I hope I do not have any long term memory effect ect... sorry if I misspelled any words ....the TOPAMAX you know!!LOL!!
Good Luck to you all!

I took one pill last night at 8pm and have slept about 3 hours total. I have headache, anxiety, rash,and sinus pain. Avelox was given for a urinary tract infection. My legs snap. snap, snap when I walk. Have pain in knee. All after only one dose. How long till this gets out of your system?

I was prescribed amoxicillin for a sinus infection. (3 x 500mg / day) The good news is that the sinus pain was relieved within two days. On the other hand, I developed several side effects, which seem consistent with other reports I've read on this site. These include the common complaints of diarrhea and upset stomach. In addition, after about two days I started to experienced symptoms of a fever, including general body aches, slight head ache, chills and skin sensitivity, especially on my back. The strange thing is, I don't have a fever (temp. 97.9F). These symptoms seem worse at night. I suppose I could have some type of virus along with the sinus issue, but it seems strange that the onset of symptoms was so coincident with the amoxicillin treatment.

I am so glad this site exists! I thought I was losing my mind with all my side effects. I really didn't think to blame my birth control but all the side effects kept adding up! Enough to make me google search them! I'm 25 years old and have been on YAZ for 13 months. I have experienced the following side effects: NO SEX DRIVE! Even when I try... I "dry up" quickly! =( Breakthrough bleeding(which can be three weeks of spotting). Headaches. Sinus pain. Breakouts. Fatigue. (I can sleep for more than 12 hours at a time!) Anger/rage issues (resulting in physical violence). Emotional mess! I was prescribed YAZ because I was getting very painful ovarian cysts. Prior to YAZ I was on Ortho Lo which made me a crying, screaming, hairbrush throwing lunatic. But at least I has a sex drive! I noticed how different I felt when I was on a week long prescription of antibiotics for an infection of my foot. My YAZ wasn't working and I felt like a million bucks. I obviously need to be on some form of birth control for the cysts but I will be contacting my doctor asap to get this changed!!

I am 41 years old; I've been on several different birth control pills since I was 19 (never had any problems with any of them). I took a break for 2 years recently while trying to get pregnant. After two miscarriages, I decided to go back on the pill until the genetic tests come back.
I am into my 3rd pack of YAZ pills & all I can say is they are by far the WORST birth control pills I have ever taken. After reading all of the side effects that are posted, I am discontinuing immediately. It also eases some of my worries that I am not the only one suffering. These are the side effects that I have experienced since starting YAZ:

1. Daily migraine headaches.
2. Throbbing pain in my head if I turn too quickly.
3. Sensitivity to light.
4. Frequent cramps in my feet.
5. Clouded vision & sharp pain in my eye sockets.
6. Sinus pain.
7. Constipation.
8. Ringing in my ear.
9. Insomnia.
10.EXTREME mood swings.
11.Depression.
12.ZERO sex drive.
13.Fatigue, along with constant neck & back pain.
14.Painful cyst-like acne on my face.

With all of the birth control pills out there, there is no reason to have to take YAZ. It is the only pill on the market that contains drospirenone, which leads me to believe that drospirenone is causing the side effects I am experiencing.

I am so glad I found this site, because I thought I was coming down with some rare disease. I went on Femcon because I had been on Yaz and started having serious migraines that kept me in bed for days at a time. I have been on Femcon for two months now and I have had every symptom mentioned here. Here is everything in a nut shell. I have felt extremely deepressed and moody to the point of possibly thinking on seeking help for depression. I am mostly angry and sad. I have experienced problems in the past when I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen of feeling paranoid all the time, this was different. I have cramps not just during my periods, but all the time. I also have had really bad aches and pains all over my body especially in my back and legs, feels like the flu. I have been so tired during the day that I have actually fallen asleep at my desk only to go to bed at night and wake up after only a few hours of sleep. I have been also having hot flashes at night. I have had constant headaches although less severe than when on Yaz. I have been gassy, bloated, nauseated and now have had diarrhea off and on for over a month. I have also noticed having a lot of sinus pain and pressure as well. I have also had spotting on days 12 & 13 but no period when I am supposed to have one. I also had the some fluttering in my chest and my breast are swollen and the nipples darkened. I have completely lost all interest in sex and when I am on the brown pills and feel like having sex, it is like all the moisture has been removed from my entire body and I can't enjoy it. Despite knowing I haven't been having much sex, I think I'm pregnant all the time. I have also gained about ten pounds despite no changes in my diet. I also feel nauseous sometimes after eating lunch especially. I take my pills at night and I don't chew them so I'm not sure if that is the problem or not. I have an appointment to go back to the doctor in a month. I'm thinking of calling her to change before that now that I know my symptoms are not a strange disease, but more than likely a result of the medicine. Thanks everyone for being willing to share your experiences. I hope I can find a pill that was as good as Yaz without the migraines.

I've been on it for 5 weeks now, and I'm taking myself off it today. It was intended to help with a recurring headache/migraine issue. My migraine issue has improved, but the side effects are not worth it. I will instead go back to using Imitrex or similar medications as needed instead of a maintenance med like Topamax. I am frequently dizzy, and at times expreience the spins and bump into objects. My tongue feels and tastes like I smoked a fifty cent cigar, and any type of carbonated beverage tastes completely different and awful. I have been experiencing more frequent sinus pain and sore throats and thought that it was unrelated, but after reading some of the possible side effects I now realize that it may also be part of it. I also have frequent heartburn as well. Don't let this keep you from trying it out - it works well for some. Just don't be afraid to tell your doctor if it isn't worth the side effects. I just decided that it isn't worth it to me.

I am on my 7th day of 500mg/once a day clarithromycin, prescribed to me for a sinus infection. On the third day, I read all of the below comments and had a mild panic attack fueled by paranoia. Once I came back to reality, and in touch with my body, I realized which, in fact, of the common side effects I have been experiencing. The most notable is sleeplessnes. I have been having very intense dreams which have been waking me up every 30 to 45 minutes; upon waking my mind is charged and rearing to go. This side effect was attended to by a prescription of Ambien, made to me for this specific incidence. The Ambien has helped, I am now getting a solid 5 hours of sleep, still intense dreams, but sleep. For someone who typically requires 8 -10 hours a night, I find this 5 hour deal amusing. I don't feel particularly tired as a result, although I admit it has only been a week - it could catch up with me. This brings me to the other most obvious side effect, which I can only describe as mania - ready to go go go, constantly up, alert, ambitious (for what, I am not sure). Again, for a groggy girl like me these are actually welcome side effects! Other than that, I am experiencing a small amount of gas, and a slight spacieness (lack of sleep? or just an effect?). For these I have found lots of yougurt, fresh foods, and fluids, all in small servings and at regular intervals, ie: every 1 1/2 - 2 hours, to be allievating. My infection seems to have cleared up, I have a small amount of clear drainage in the morning, no more facial tenderness, headaches, and obviously my sense of fatigue is gone. All in all, I must say I would take this antibiotic again, which is not how I usually feel after most antibiotics I have, as an adult, taken.

YASMIN did not work for me. I had every side effect it seems. Itchy groin, migraines, sinus pain, mood swings, major anger, sadness, bloating, weight gain, stomach pain, and I only took it a week. I am now 6 days late for my period and this is very unlike me who is 29 days like clockwork.

I have been suffering from almost consistent sinus infections since moving to the Virginia area. I never had one before moving to this new climate, where I have been told there a more mold spores and other allergens in the spring and summer. Having no doctor here I went to a walk in clinic for some relief. I was prescribes a 10 day course of Levaquin. The course ended three days ago, and the sinus irritation is still present, now it is more like sinus pain.

Although the yellow and green mucus cleared up, I still have the sinusitis it seems AND side effects from the Levaquin including light-headedness, blurry vision, heaviness in my legs and stiffness in my joints/hands. I also for the past few night have not been able to sleep, waking up every few hours with nervousness or anxiety for no reason. I am only 39 and otherwise was healthy. I am taking vitamins, drinking alot of water and taking cod liver oil now hoping these symptoms will go away.

WOW! I can't believe what I'm hearing. I have been on Advair for almost a year. 500/50 dose. I have severe asthma and it was my only hope of getting off oral steroids. YEAH it worked! I even lost 60lbs do to being off steroids. But about 5 months ago I woke up with horrible pain in my muscles. They haven't let up. It has been hard to go about my daily life. I can't walk sometimes and it feels like I have arthritis. I have been to several docs and no one ever mentioned Advair as a possible reason. I now have to wonder after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. That is how bad my pain is. I also have repeated sinus pain. I had sinus surgery but the pain is still awful. I have ear pain, throat pain, mouth/tongue pain. My anxiety has been so bad over all of this. I will talk with my asthma doctor about this.

31 years old I started taking Toprol XL 25 for palpitations then switch to 12.5 due to drop of pressure. I vet been in cloud 9 since no feeling what so ever sad,depress,week tremors,dizzy,Gas BLOATING no appetite .I was loosing aprx 5lbs a week cold hands and feet, bruised feeling in chest severe neck pain. Sinus pain and pressure.I was running to the ER thinking I was going crazy

I will NEVER take this medication again. I was perscribed Sulfameth 3 days ago for a mild UTI, and yesterday I called my doctor to have them call in a new perscription for me because I refuse to take that garbage any longer. I have had the most HORRIBLE headache I've ever felt, and I have a relatively high threshold for pain and discomfort. I've left work early due to vomitting and nausea, I've been dizzy, diapharetic, had a constant terrible taste in my mouth, I've experienced blurred vision and white spots in my vision, muscle aches, joint pain, muscle spasms, I've been unable to sleep even though I've been exhausted, I've been nervous, and near tears with a pounding heart beat and shallow breathing like an anxiety attack, I've had hot and cold sweats, indecisiveness, nervousness, intolerable neck and back pain, pain in my left kidney, and terrible sinus pain and pressure. This stuff is awful. When I went to pick up my new perscription for Cipro - something I've taken before with no negative side effects - the phamacist said I was probably allergic to sulfur drugs. Now I see that my experience was not unique. I wish I'd found this site before beginning Sulfameth. These side effects were terrible. I do not recommend this medication.

I am a 41 year-old man in excellent health. I have suffered from seasonal allergies and bronchitis since I was a child - mainly during April and May. Although annoying, these allergies have had little impact on my day-to-day life. In March, during my yearly physical, I mentioned to my doctor that I wasn't looking forward to spring allergy season. Because of my age, he advised me to stop using Sudafed for my stuffy nose and sinus pain. He said Singulair was approved for seasonal allergies and would also stop my wheezing. I took Singulair and saw an immediate improvement in my allergies - no stuffy nose, watery eyes and no wheezing. In fact, after about five days on Singulair, I felt fantastic. I really could not believe how much energy I had - and my endurance while running was unbelievable. After 10 days on Singulair, I also began to notice I was becoming increasingly aggressive. I would describe the exact feeling as one of extreme agitation. This manifested itself in my yelling at my family and workers at a local home improvement store. It was obvious to everyone, including myself, that something was wrong. At work, home and in our basketball league I am known for having alot of patience. After contacting my doctor I was told a side effect of Singulair can be aggressive behavior. I stopped taking the drug and decided to endure the allergy season as best I could. My wife, who teaches pharmacology at a local university said she had heard these symptoms went away with continued use. I tried Singulair again, although I experienced the same feeling of agitation, it did go away after about one month's use. Today I can report I feel the best I have in 20 years. I credit Singulair with eleminating my need for all other allergy and asthma medications. I tell people I feel so good that I can leap tall buildings in a single bound.

I am glad I found this site - thought I was going crazy. I am in the seventh day of 500mg for a serious sinus/strep infection. I had taken this drug before, without any pain.

Really don't know which is worse the severe sinus pain or the pains in my calf, legs, hip and shoulders. Also, I am very tired, but can't sleep-- in addition to the lovely gas (taking acidophalis)24/7.

I looked up some side effects - apparently the joint pain is a big one, due to the drugs affecting the tendons and making them more lax. I found this out after the first time I took it and ruptured my ACL - this time I was careful with the physical activity, but it still didn't help the pains. Staying in bed doesn't help either.

Impedes ability to pass urine to zero and pain both at penis end anf in yhe anus as if someone is sucking it from inside! (Male) . dry mouth, heartburn, Mild dizziness,I am awake it is 1.53 am now, doc recommended this as I was having sinus pain w/o cold and I did not had cold for past two years.

I love internet.. in the midnight I could find out I am not alone...

Hoarseness, sinus pain, muscle pain esp. in legs, mild hair loss. Also: night sweats (not sure if this is related, but I'm wondering!) I've been on 250/50 for almost two years now.

Oh, I can't believe how lucky I was to find this site. I have been on Levaquin for the past 6 days...My legs feel like they weigh 100 pounds each, my joints hurt all over, even the bottoms of me feet are killing me!! and the insomnia... I also feel very uncoordinated. I am stopping it now, and I did get a prescription, but no warning about these side effects. I am allergic to PCN and Sulfa drugs, this was prescribed to me for a sinus infection. I would rather have the sinus pain than this awful feeling.
No nausea or other intestinal problems as yet.

I have been on Zocor about 3 months and have severe back pain, leg cramps, and now my knees are so sore that I can hardly walk very far. I also have the tremors in my index fingers and sinus pain and headaches. I also have blurry eyes sometimes and often it feels like a haze covers them. I have been wondering why I have felt so "lazy" and stiff and sore for the last little while. I was on an anti depressant and even with that, I have felt more emotional lately. Also sex drive has decreased noticably for me. I am (or was) a healthy 53 year old female who has always enjoyed good heath until the doc noticed my cholestrol levels were up and prescribed statin drugs to lower it. This morning I woke up with the distinct impression that it is the zorcor and that is when I started researching on the internet and found this site. It is interesting to me that all the symptoms I have been having are described by others taking this same medication. I will not take it again.

I have taken 500mg. Levaquin once a day for 4 days. I started feeling really wierd, like I was walking through a tunnel that was closing in on me. I have joint pain and really bad leg pain below the knee. I can't seem to concentrate. I'm really hot, then I get very cold. I've noticed bruising on my legs. Last night my heart was beating fast when I was in bed. I didn't take my pill today. My head feels a bit clearer but my legs still hurt. My sinus pain isn't as bad, but it's not worth it to feel like this. I won't be taking Levaquin again. I wasn't told about the side affects.

I've used Levaquin once before for sinus infection with good results. However, this time (6 months later) I am feeling awful on it. I've had the strange sensation of my body feeling extremely heated and then chilled; as well as some diarreah and just a strange sensation of not feeling "right". Of course I can't sleep normally at all (last time I considered it the price to pay for getting well) so I'm sure sleep deprivation adds to the mix. But I'm also feeling "off" mentally -- can't concentrate well in my classes. And worst of all, for a student, am having vision impairment also. I'm done with Levaquin - I'll take the sinus pain anyday. One other thing FYI, I am prone to joint pain (plain sudafed is horrible for me), but Levaquin thankfully has not caused any joint pain in me. Go figure.