I am worried about going to work tomorrow. my nose has been bleeding some. I constantly blow my nose and my face hurts around my sinuses. I have had a slight fever and my taste buds are shot. I am taking some antibiotics and sinus meds and have drank some tea and used Vicks Vapor Rub. I even took a nap today. –but I still feel horrible.

Well, if you haven't been to the doctor, go to one! Because if otc meds aren't helping, you'll need a prescription for something. And if you have an infection and are in that much pain, you should go in case it is something serious…I'm sure you don't want to lose your ability to smell and taste. So get out there and take care of yourself!

Take a hot shower, and let the steam loosen up the mucus and blow it out. do not swallow mucus, that may give you an upset stomach. Drink lots of cold water. Did you know you can buy antibiotics w/o a prescription on any website that sells aquarium supplies. I buy amoxicillin, it's good for lots of problems. the usual dose for an adult can be found with a search at google.com on 'amoxicillin.'

Why are you taking antibiotics without the advice of a doctor? That's crazy. Have you NEVER heard of creating resistant antibiotics??? I mean, come on. I am sorry you have what does, indeed, sound like a sinus infection, but a little disturbed at your irresponsibility. Mercy.

A sinus infection should take around two weeks or more to resolve with the PROPER antibiotic. until then, you might try nasal irrigation. you can buy the kit from a local drugstore. It's very inexpensive and it gets the ick out. good luck and, for heaven's sake, stop taking unprescribed antibiotics.

go to an urgent care for treatment.

Go to the doctor. try a Neti pot, they really clean out your sinuses.

Well there are a few different medications that can be used to alleviate sinus infections. OTC nasal sprays, OTC oral decongestions, amoxicillin, TMP/SMX, and prescription antihistomines such as Allegra and Claritin.

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I wouldnt go to work if you are feeling that bad. but if your boss is anything like mine I would maybe go and if you decide that you cant stay then ask to go home. What I found that really helps is to run the hot water to where there is a lot of steam and the steam will temporarily open up the sinuses and it will loosen and make the symptoms calm down a bit. It always works for me. And try squeezing lemon in your tea. I mean if you like it that way. Its a great source of vitamin C. Hope you feel better soon.

Rinse your sinuses out by inhaling warm water with salt in it. it will sting but it will kill the infection and clean out the cavities. Stay away from nasal sprays and decongestants. They will dry you out some more. your bleeding because its too dry up there and you have created lesions or cuts in the sinus cavities. That's how you got infected. try inhaling hot water vapor to moisturize the sinuses. Don't blow your nose too hard. the dryness and the nose blowing have given you the infection. start taking LOCAL honey-a teaspoon a day to help your body develop immunities to all the air born irritants around you. This will help keep you from getting any more infections up there. It will also keep you from catching every little germ that floats your way. you will get less cold and flu symptoms after a while as well.