Hi -

I'm new to the group.  I  found out that I have chronic sinisitis about
6 months ago. I never realized I had it until went to the doctor. I've
been dealing with it since middle school (13/14), and am now 29.

The doctor had me on allergy medications such as claritin, Zyrtek,
Allegra...etc. None of them helped with my Allergies/Sinusitis. They
tried putting me on several steroidal nose sprays (I can't remember
which ones) which gave me nose bleeds.  I just started to take Alavert
which has worked wonders. However, heard from a friend today that they
are having problems with it, and are considering taking it off the
market. I guess there is some kind of health risk with it.  She couldn't
remember exactly what but said she'd find out more. I tried doing a
search for it on the Internet and found nothing.

I'm just wondering if there is some type of natural remedy that would
work. I most often have bad sinus headaches.  I have a real terrible
time when I sleep. I usually wake up at about 3-4 am and I can't
breathe. One or more of my nasal passages are clogged.  I usually have
to get up and walk around, then put a warm washcloth over my nose for
the moisture.

This is pretty much a regular thing I think though in the last 3 ot 4
years it has gotten much worse. Usually I'd have a bout here or there.
But since that time it's been pretty much a daily event.

I'm looking for natural remedies since none of the allergy meds work on
me, and I can't take the nasal steroids, I'm looking for another option.

I think the doc said something about a shot of some kind? I can't
remember, but remember it was kind of expensive. So with no
insurance...that's out. lol

Glad I found this group!

Mel