Replied by Aurelia (Houston, Tx) on 06/02/2010
Several years ago I experienced this type of headache. I took 20,000 i.u. of Vitamin D, plus 1 capsule of vit.K2 for a month. I also stopped all wheat for 1 week (no bread, pasta,etc.) thereafter I would eat wheat (whole grain) every other day. I also decreased my calcium supplement intake to 400mg. There was an immense improvement. Prepackaged foods may also be the culprit. They often contain MSG. MSG may cause terrible headaches. Also the supplement Quercetin (500mg)and combined Bromelain (300 to 400 GDU)is extremely helpful when taken at the first sign of pain.Replied by Regulator555 (Grand Rapids, Mi, Usa) on 06/02/2010
The pills could be the issue, as they dry out the mucus membranes. You may have dried out your sinus cavities. Plain saline drops will help keep the nasal passages moist, as will a humidifier. For the headache, (I just recently suffered something similar) I massaged an essential oil blend all around my hairline including the back of my neck, temples, over my sinuses, and across my nose (avoiding the eye area). The blend: 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil (like hazelnut or sweet almond), 5 drops lavender, 3 drops eucalyptus, and 3 drops peppermint. Apply as needed. Also, try pressing in at the point where the skull meets the neck in the back center. Massage helps a lot.Replied by Lucy (Santa Cruz, California, United States) on 06/03/2010
Sinus problems are started from over the counter produces like Sudifed or prescribed antibiotics, because it dries out the sinus membranes and building up pressure.
Myrhh oil placed inside each nostril with a Q-tip, being very careful not to touch the outside of the nose. One time is all you'll need.
The first time I did this, I could hear my sinuses crack and it was instant relief.
Replied by Pat (Athens, Al, Usa) on 06/03/2010
Me again. Thanx for all of the feedback. I only take a sudafed once in a while - like when I actually get the headache as a first line of defense - sometimes it's all I need and the headache leaves. But it's those times when it doesn't work that are really bad. I've tried rosemarry oil messaged on my temples as well as just inside my nostrils and occasionally it will temporarily reduce the symptoms but they come back. I take a pretty good dose of vitamin D already and I don't take a calcium supplement. I haven't tried the myrrh oil and the local shop doesn't have any at the moment. I do take ACV but I have been taking that for awhile so I don't see why all of the sudden it would cause one of these headaches as I have had these headaches on and off for years. I avoid MSG like the plague. It always causes me discomfort in one way or another. I'm open to more feedback and will check back with the local shop for the myrrh in a day or two. I still have the headache today - it seems to be worse on one side of my head today though, sometimes it's like that. Ugh! Thanks.
