sinus and cold problems

Is the pool shallow? Shallow enough to run? If not, are
belts available so that you can run in deeper water without
concern for keeping yourself up? It's exercise in water that
is so beneficial and relatively free of harm. It doesn't
have to be swimming. Any movement that requires you to
breathe a little harder than normal is good. If your pool
has water aerobics for people with physical limitations,
that would be good, too.

Ruth kazez

fionab said:

I was wondering whether anyone could advise me about steps
I could take to get back into swimming after a major heart
operation. When much younger I developed aversion to water
due to getting problems with sinusitus and pain after
swimming. My doctor advised me to leave off the swimming
and take up something else. However what with the op I
need to stop running and get back to swimming to give me
more support. I have been back in the pool each day for
two weeks and already my head feels as if it is about to
explode. I am looking to try to stop these feelings
without resorting to medicines as I am taking large
quantities of various potions. My weight has dropped
enormously because of the surgery and I get very very cold
extremely quickly. I am tempted to give up but been told
that swimming is so beneficial that I ought continue if I
can. So basically it is down to two things. Is there a
good way to keep sinus problems under check? Is there
anything worthwhile wearing in order to keep as warm as
possible? Currently I am using a standard one-piece
bathing suit, goggles, and ear-plugs.

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head feels as if it is about to explode. I am looking to
try to stop these feelings without resorting to medicines
as I am taking large

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have you tried irrigation with saline afterwards? it
helps some.

bye now,

Pam @ Home

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Are you not in a cardiac rehab program? If you are so cold,
there are things you could do like wear a wet suit, but it
would be easier to just ride an exercise bike (I use a recumbent--
much easier on the back and bottom). Water aerobics could be
good, or find a pool where you know the arthritis society
has the classes, since then the pool has to be at least 82
degress F. If you feel cold because you have a fever, you
should stay out of the pool. Madelaine

fionab said:

I was wondering whether anyone could advise me about steps
I could take to get back into swimming after a major heart
operation. When much younger I developed aversion to water
due to getting problems with sinusitus and pain after
swimming. My doctor advised me to leave off the swimming
and take up something else. However what with the op I
need to stop running and get back to swimming to give me
more support. I have been back in the pool each day for
two weeks and already my head feels as if it is about to
explode. I am looking to try to stop these feelings
without resorting to medicines as I am taking large
quantities of various potions. My weight has dropped
enormously because of the surgery and I get very very cold
extremely quickly. I am tempted to give up but been told
that swimming is so beneficial that I ought continue if I
can. So basically it is down to two things. Is there a
good way to keep sinus problems under check? Is there
anything worthwhile wearing in order to keep as warm as
possible? Currently I am using a standard one-piece
bathing suit, goggles, and ear-plugs.

fionab said:

I was wondering whether anyone could advise me about steps
I could take to get back into swimming after a major heart
operation. When much younger I developed aversion to water
due to getting problems with sinusitus and pain after
swimming. My doctor advised me to leave off the swimming
and take up something else. However what with the op I
need to stop running and get back to swimming to give me
more support. I have been back in the pool each day for
two weeks and already my head feels as if it is about to
explode. I am looking to try to stop these feelings
without resorting to medicines as I am taking large
quantities of various potions. My weight has dropped
enormously because of the surgery and I get very very cold
extremely quickly. I am tempted to give up but been told
that swimming is so beneficial that I ought continue if I
can. So basically it is down to two things. Is there a
good way to keep sinus problems under check? Is there
anything worthwhile wearing in order to keep as warm as
possible? Currently I am using a standard one-piece
bathing suit, goggles, and ear-plugs.

I know nothing about sinus problems, but for warmth you
could try using a neoprene "thermal" cap. I know Barracuda
makes these (I think they market it under the name Hot Head)
and there's another brand I've seen as well but I forget the
name. They sell for about $25.

Basically it's like a wetsuit for your head. I've only worn
one of these for open water swimming (around 60F) and it
worked very well. I don't know how effective it is for
warmer pool swimming, but it might be worth a try.

Tried swimming again last night and left pool after ten
minutes absolutely frozen. I cant be the first person to get
cold in this way? Also sneezing and have a streaming nose
which is making me feel worse. If anyone can suggest how to
prevent either of these I'd be very grateful -- the sinus
problem in particular is driving me wild. Thanks in advance

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Tried swimming again last night and left pool after ten
minutes absolutely frozen. I cant be the first person to
get cold in this way? Also sneezing and have a streaming
nose which is making me feel worse. If anyone can suggest
how to prevent either of these I'd be very grateful --
the sinus problem in particular is driving me wild.
Thanks in advance

I used to REALLY suffer with the streaming nose. Try a
different pool. you may be having a reaction to that pools
chemical makeup. I know that if I swim in a particular local
pool, I'll need nasal steriods, but I won't in a different
pool. As to being cold, also, try a different pool - they
keep them at different temperatures too. HTH

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Quoted message said:

Tried swimming again last night and left pool after ten
minutes absolutely frozen. I cant be the first person to
get cold in this way? Also sneezing and have a streaming
nose which is making me feel worse. If anyone can suggest
how to prevent either of these I'd be very grateful --
the sinus problem in particular is driving me wild.
Thanks in advance

A nose clip is what works for me. Not everyone likes them,
as they change the way you breathe, but with the problems
you are having I would say it is well worth a try.

You should be able to get one at any sporting goods store
that stocks a reasonable range of swimwear and accessories,
and thet only cost a few dollars. In my opinion, it's a much
better solution that pumping chemicals (especially steroids)
into your system, and a lot cheaper in the long run as well.

The ones I like the best are a kind of circular shape and
covered in rubber, with a rubber strap. I find these stay
on the best for me. Speedo make a number of different types
but not this particular sort. A brand I buy in New Zealand
is Aqualine.

HTH

Liz D

PS Would your email address be Exeter University by any
chance? I did a maths degree there in 1980-1983.