Thanks everyone. I have a heating pad, that I will use when I'm laying down, so heat is helping.

I will give the olive oil a shot though!

I've never had a problem with codiene, and it's one of the few things that don't upset my stomach, and it seems to be working..

This evening at dinner time I heard a pop and although it's still very plugged a lot of the pressure is gone.. maybe the combo of antibiotics and decongestant is working..

Thanks again!!