janiedelite Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 The Dr. at the Urgent Care facility said it would take a couple of days for the antibiotic to penetrate my sinuses and for me to get relief. It's been 72 hours since I started them. I'm still just as sick as before, except that the cold I initially had is pretty much gone. My BP is usually high on standing but this infection is making it quite low and I'm pre-syncopal most of the time when upright. Mornings are the worst, of course . I've never had a sinus infection that required antibiotics (usually I'd just take over-the-counter cold remedies, wait a few days, and it cleared up). In the meanwhile, I'm taking decongestants, tylenol, and drinking lots. I'm probably going to wait over the weekend, but if I've still had no relief then I'll call my regular physician. Those of you who've taken antibiotics for a sinus infection, how long until the antibiotics start working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 It's probably the decongestant that's messing up your POTS. It will mess me up too. Since we have to stay well hydrated, it interferes with the uptake. I recently tried something that was advertised on "The Doctors" show. It''s called Sinus Buster. It burned like mad and my eyes watered, it was really uncomfortable. Then-----awh, relief. It really seemed to work and help the pain of it all. It has pepper in it. Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelika_23 Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Sorry to say this, but when our doctor prescribes meds for sinuses, it is usually a double course because it takes longer to get into the sinuses and get all the yuckies out.Are you using a neti pot or anything like that?Hope you feel better soon,Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiedelite Posted May 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 I haven't tried Neti Pot yet, although that Sinus Buster sounds promising too . Actually, the only time I feel pretty good is when the decongestant and tylenol kick in. Then I can finally breathe and the fever is reduced, and I have more energy. It's once they wear off that I really feel ill.Angelika, thanks for reassuring me that this might just take additional time and medication. I will try one of these suggestions if I'm still sick this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 neti pot, with water, salt, and yes--i'm not kidding--a milliliter of baby shampoo. really works for me and has saved me from antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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