Dealing with Sinus Migraine: Seeking Treatment and Talking to Doctors

Anybody have experience with sinus migraine aka migraine masquerading as sinus infection? How to you talk to docs about this? How do you pursue treatment. I have a long long history of "sinus infections" but I've long suspected it may be migraine, especially after several CT scans of swollen but not clogged sinuses. In 2020 I decided to have deviated septum surgery, though I was nervous because I knew there was a chance I was barking up the wrong tree. I ultimately did it bc I had a spur sticking into one of my turbinates which I figured could be causing radiating pain and I figured fixing structural abnormalities and shrinking tissues wouldn't hurt. Well.... I'm back where I started. Unrelenting congestion, pressure, sinus rinses coming out clear. Went to the doctor today and was prescribed antibiotics yet again. I'm considering trying to treat my symptoms as migraine for a day first before doing antibiotics. Obviously can't ask for advice on my personal situation here, but any stories with relevant info would be appreciated. I found this article to be very helpful: https://researchoutreach.org/articles/sinus-migraine-costly-blindspot-medical-care/?amp=1

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faerywyrm

1y ago

Migraines can strike at the upper sinuses, and they usually radiate towards other areas of the head like the base of the skull. I would caution against too many antibiotics because you don't want to get thrush. I don't have my Migraines in my sinuses, but I take rizatriptan for bad Migraines. I would take my concerns to a Dr or neurologist.

TruckerGurl

1y ago

So, it was suggested to me by a friend with chronic sinus migraines to take an imitrex with an antihistamine and 2advil liquid gels and 2 rapid relief Tylenol. I gave it a shot and it worked. But I did call and ask my Dr before doing it so I didn't over-medicate. She said there should be no issue in my case

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