Ibuprofen v aspirin

[Zen]

What's the difference?

Between back pain and a sinus infection, I've been miserable since Tuesday.
I've been taking aspirin because that's what I have in the house.

I can't take acetaminophen. Would ibuprofen be better than aspirin?

[kelownagirl]

I'm not positive but I think ibuprophen also has a mild anti-inflammatory as well so I think it's better for muscle (back) pain than plain aspirin. I don't take aspirin so I can't comment. Sorry your back is in pain...

[DirtDiva]

Probably, yes, as it does have anti-inflamitory properties.

[OakLeaf]

Aspirin is also anti-inflammatory.

Aspirin's a little harder on your stomach and tends to have more of a blood-thinning effect. If neither one of those is an issue for you, use whatever works better.

Hope you feel better soon Try a neti pot if you aren't already irrigating.

[Zen]

Irrigating?
With salt water?
I might have a turkey baster.

[OakLeaf]

Irrigating?
With salt water?
I might have a turkey baster.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=20616

1/4 tsp canning-pickling salt (sodium chloride with no anti-caking agents or iodide) and a pinch of baking soda in 8 oz warm water. Or you can get pre-measured packets as well as the pots at the drug store (SinuCleanse or Sinus Rinse or other neti pot). The instructions say to boil water and cool it first, I never bother. My optometrist thinks tap water's safe enough to wash my hands before handling contact lenses, IMO it's safe enough for my sinuses. But if your tap water has a very high mineral content, you might consider using distilled water.

I guess a turkey baster would work as long as you didn't squeeze too hard - excessive pressure wouldn't be good. I don't know that you'd want to use it on a turkey afterward though

Warning: irrigating when you have a sinus infection is one of the grossest things you will ever do. But you'll immediately realize that that cr*p is better off washed down your sink than festering in your sinuses.