sinus headache

thor01 · 02-24-2009, 04:35 AM

I seem to get pressure feelings on my temples, cheeckbones and sometimes nose bridge and gums. The pain varies from very faint but annoying to quite painfull, and still annoying. I seem to get this rather than normal headaches. Its usualy on one side of the face, sometimes right sometimes left, sometimes both. I wondered if its a sinus infection, but thought why would it last that long, and i dont feel like i have a cold, although it does get worse usualy when i do have a cold. But i was wondering if it could be due to anxiety or stress. I do seem to get it more after long days at college or stressful social situations. But sometimes for no aparent reason. What do you think about this?
Thanks

lyricalliaisons · 02-24-2009, 10:35 AM

It could be a sinus headache... I get them a lot. But it could also be from anxiety &/or stress. I used to get (& still sometimes do) migraines from stress & anxiety.

jennismortal · 06-03-2009, 08:19 AM

A sinus headache is a headache that occurs when the sinuses become congested. The sinuses are the bony, air-filled cavities in the head that connect to the nose through small openings. During a cold or allergy attack, the openings can become blocked by excess mucus and may become infected.I also used to get migraines from stress & anxiety.

I_Walk_Alone · 06-03-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thor01

I seem to get pressure feelings on my temples, cheeckbones and sometimes nose bridge and gums. The pain varies from very faint but annoying to quite painfull, and still annoying. I seem to get this rather than normal headaches. Its usualy on one side of the face, sometimes right sometimes left, sometimes both. I wondered if its a sinus infection, but thought why would it last that long, and i dont feel like i have a cold, although it does get worse usualy when i do have a cold. But i was wondering if it could be due to anxiety or stress. I do seem to get it more after long days at college or stressful social situations. But sometimes for no aparent reason. What do you think about this?
Thanks

Yeah i'd say its definately anxiety. My whole left body feels that way. Especially my head and face around the jaw/ear area.

thor01 · 06-04-2009, 01:04 AM

thanks for all your replies about it. I'm guessing its a migraine type thing caused by anxiety that just happens to cause the pressure in those areas then.

Noca · 06-04-2009, 02:20 AM

I take Tramadol for headaches but 2 Tylenol Ultras mixed with 2 Advils work just as well.

thor01 · 06-04-2009, 02:42 AM

I'll check those out. I usually take Anadin Extra when it gets bad enough and after an hour or so its totally gone, and I actually feel good in general. I have to be careful though and not take them just to feel generally better.