Im on a second round of amoxicillin for a suspected ongoing sinus infection. i have lots of pain and pressure in temples. im worried that ongoing use of amox will cause temporal arteritis?

No: Different diseases, but may need to change management. Hope this helps.

Likely viral: Most sinus infections are viral and as a result they are not susceptible to antibiotic treatment. You may need to pursue other treatment plans to get relief. See a PCP who may refer you on to an ENT doc to get the problem under control. Some believe high dose antibiotics or autoimmune issues may be a factor in temporal arteritis which can be serious. If you have symptoms of that, get it evaluated

Temple pain: Pain in your temple area may be from these is infection. Other causes may be related to TMJ or cleaning your teeth. Discuss your symptoms with your doctor and your dentist.

Not likely: I am not aware of any association between temporal arteritis and sinus infection - your pain is more likely related to your sinus condition IF you have not responded to therapy you may need further evaluation

See OFP expert: Orofacial Pain provides diagnosis and management of pain in the face, mouth (gums, teeth, tongue, etc), temples, TMJ, head, as well as, associated headaches and neck pain. They are the experts in this field. The temporal arteritis almost always occurs in people over age 50 and you are 28.

No: Won't cause temporal arteritis. But your antibiotic is now working. See an ENT doc to make sure of the diagnosis of sinus infection.