Hi Claire,

I could be wrong, but it sounds like you did have an allergic reaction to
that hair coloring process. What I bet happened is that the lining of your
sinuses (the mucosa) swelled up (just like other things swell from
allergies) and it gave you that massive headache. That can be some of the
worst pain imaginable. Its the story of my life...that feeling. What I do
for the pain is heat up a moist washcloth in the microwave for about 30
seconds and put it on the spot (make sure its not too hot). The moist heat
makes blood flow to the area which is the ONLY thing I have found that
helps. (kind of like when you bang your arm or whatever and have to rub it,
to get blood flow to the area). Sometimes if the reaction is REALLY BAD (THE
SWELLING), then the sinuses are too swollen to drain, hence a sinus
infection. I hope this helps you.
Sue


>From: "claire5082001" <claire508@...>
>Reply-To: helpsinuses@yahoogroups.com
>To: helpsinuses@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [helpsinuses] BEWARE! the Beauty Salon..LONG!
>Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 17:41:06 -0000
>
>Hi all..I am new to this group and hope someone can shed some light on my
>recent sinus problem. For many years I have been treated for
>allergies..first I had the shots and now I mainly use antihistamines on a
>daily basis. I do suffer from chronic post nasal drip but to the best of my
>knowledge..I have never had a sinus infection or real problem before. In
>fact..the dentist asked me if I had sinus problems because they are so
>low?? I do have trouble flying and sniff Afrin and take Sudafed before
>boarding and have had very good luck and no more pain. Now..to my
>problem..I recently had my hair dyed..and that has never caused me any
>grief..but this time I also had highlights done and to process them..I was
>placed under a hot dryer with my head still full of hair color and the
>highlighting stuff was wrapped in foil. Everything seemed to be okay
>except during the process I was bothered by the fumes and tried to breath
>through a facecloth which I pressed on my face..probably right on my
>sinuses. When I was driving home I got a sudden intense pain over my left
>eye and barely made it home..I was baffled and thought maybe it was a
>cluster headache..which I had never had before either. I took Advil, which
>helped, and then eventually it got better. The next morning I was
>thinking..gee..hard to believe I had such severe pain yesterday and pressed
>on the spot over my eye..and bang!..the pain was back..in spades! Now..this
>is day 4 and I am still suffering..I have tried..Dristan..Afrin..and
>recently a saline mist...also steaming. OK..I am really no better but the
>really strange thing is that my sinus does not seem to be blocked..I did
>not and do have a cold..but I really think this is an allergic reaction to
>the chemicals..I am taking antihistamines. So..has anyone else experienced
>a similiar problem?? Not that I would wish this on anyone but sure hope
>someone has some info for me. Also..if anyone has fickle sinuses..I would
>definitely avoid any hair coloring that requires heat to process..the fumes
>are bad enough without the heat. Sorry this is so long and looking forward
>to hearing from you all..thank you..Claire
>OH..my husband has had sinsus problems in the past and his GP told him to
>apply Icy Hot right on the tender spot..I am going to try this next and
>will let you all know if that helps..I have been putting it off because I
>hate the smell of it and it stings the skin.
>

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