This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sudafed.
After returning from a wonderful mom-and-son blog getaway to Mexico last week, I was “lucky” to have my sinus take over and make me miserable – starting on my way home on the plane.
Everything hurt; my head was pounding from the pressure on my sinus and my eyes just kept watering. Not to mention the total discomfort of having my ears pop on the plane. In reality I just really couldn’t handle anything, much less traveling with my kiddo or not being able to get to my pharmacy to pick up some relief.
It wasn’t the way I wanted to end that trip at all, especially when it started so wonderfully for my birthday! But that is what sinus pain and colds do – especially here in Texas… they come over you when you least expect it and then like that you are down and out. And the feeling? That’s the worst part. I couldn’t put my fingers on enough pulse points to attempt to make my brain quit pounding.
And let’s not talk about the runny nose once that started. Indescribable.
While hindsight is 20/20, had I been able to take stock in tissues before I got sick, I would be a rich woman now.
Bottom line: I just wanted to zip off this body to relieve the pressure.
Thankfully, is helping to relieve a little of the pressure that comes from sinus pain with the Sudafed OPEN UP™ Facebook app. This nifty app helps sufferers visualize their pain with a photo contest, share it with other suffers, get a coupon and best of all, be entered in for a chance to win $5,000.
That alone is enough reason to feel better.
Well, after you have taken a Sudafed.
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Sudafed is such a great product. Glad you are feeling better!
Oh my, once I took one dosage, I was like 10 times better. I was so happy to find the little convenience store in the U.S!
I feel for you mama! I dont suffer much from sinus issues, but I will try sudafed if I do!
Man, it just takes me down. I didn’t have an issues before kids, but now I’m down and out for at least a week!
My friend is a Sudafed fan…literally! It’s the first place she turns to for relief!!
Right. It’s so funny, I have stock of it at the house just in case…
Sudafed is So necessary sometimes!
I’m more a natural girl, but you don’t go messing with sinuses!
Honestly there is nothing that ruins my day faster than sinus issues and I have them all the time. I use Sudafed to help relieve them.
Time after time it’s the OTC I trust most!
I love Sudafed. It was a lifesaver when I was pregnant.
It at least gave my sinus relief! If only it could have made my feet less swollen!
I could use some Sudafed right now! I’ve been sick for 1.5 weeks and still can’t breathe!
I’m so sorry. A year ago I got sick and stayed that way for like 4 months, so I feel your pain! Hopefully it doesn’t turn into pneumonia.
ugh, sinus issues are such a bother this time of year! Glad you’re feeling better with Sudafed!
Thanks so much! I hope you don’t have the same issues anytime soon!
There is nothing worse then sinus pain!
It feels like a throbbing mess, especially when you have kids!
Oooh, I could have used some Sudafed last week when I was struggling with a sinus infection – that pressure in your head is the worst!
Hopefully, it’s a long time before you have to deal with that again!
It hasn’t been until recent years that I’ve noticed more pain and discomfort in my sinuses when I get a cold. Glad to know there is something out there that works.
Getting older doesn’t help it either, right?
No way. It wasn’t until I hit 25 that I started experiencing allergies and the sinus pain with colds came soon after. Just great the only way to go from here is down :(. Thanks for the post
I would not be able to survive without Sudafed when I feel the ICKY-sickies coming on.
For real! It makes me world keep going when the rest of me can’t!
Glad to hear that Sudafed is helping to make you feel better. I’ve not really used their products a lot. It’s been a while since I’ve used anything besides Claritin for sinus pain.
You’re lucky! In Texas for me my sinus kick me in the rear pretty often! I hope you never have to deal with them!
Sinus pressure & headaches are the WORST!
KILLER. It’s my Achilles heel – thank you Sudafed for the strength!
I always have Sudafed around. I have really bad allergies, and without it I would be miserable.
As a matter of fact, my husband and I traveled to Peru with friends earlier this year, and I was so happy I remembered my Sudafed. So was one of our friends – he had forgotten his, and I gave him one every morning out of pity because he looked so miserable. 😀
I will never travel without it again! What was I thinking – on yes, vacation!
It’s so important to take care of ourselves during flu season–thanks for the great reminder!
Especially when it first stats instead of waiting until we’re miserable!
Love that stat on the infographic that women say their significant other is a bigger baby when sick. Uh, yep.
Ain’t it the truth! My hubs is a baby when he’s sick!
Oh, I know what you mean about suffering with sinus issues. I hope you are feeling better soon,
Thank you! With a little help from Sudafed, I’m much better!