Well first off, my situation starts off
with a somewhat chronic headache. It
doesn't at all feel severe or sharp by any
means, but more of a sinus pressure.
After a couple days it made me worry so I
began researching. After researching what
might have been the potential causes, I
noticed that a nasal decongestant that I
had been using for sometime may have been
the cause, afrin. I failed to realize the
maximum usage, and I feel I may have
overdosed past the 3-5 days recommended.
Do you think an overdose of a nasal
decongestant such as afrin is enough for
me to seek emergency medical attention or
is it something that if I were to throw
away the afrin, things would sort of
reverse itself and become normal?
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JFB
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 503 Location: Sunnyvale
Suggestion For Headache Treatment Posted: 01-24-07 20:56pm
Sinusitis, excessive intake or withdrawal
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