Sinus infection during early pregnancy

[Wendi00]

Hi everyone,
I am just a few weeks pregnant. Probably around 7-8 weeks. I have been fighting this horrible sinus infection for 4 days now. I have been using the Neti pot and that's about it. I know sudafed is safe, but I hate medication for high blood pressure so I'm not sure if it's still safe.  Should I give in and call my family dr or my ob?? I really don't want to take MORE medications, but this is driving me nuts! Thank you for any input!

[AnnieBrooke]

My acupuncturist gave me some herbal pills for sinus infection that are safe for use during pregnancy.  They were really great.  They were a goldenseal and echinacea combination.  I don't usually get much out of Chinese herbals, but these knocked out my sinus infection.  If you have an acupuncturist or know one, you might give it a try.  

[Ecologic]

I had a terrible sinus infection recently - was not pregnant. I had to take antibiotics. I would recommend you go see your OBGyn, he/she will probably give you antibiotics, there are some that are safe for early pregnancy.