Re: sinuses

[Guest guest]

: A thought: Yensen recommended a great, natural nasal spray

which I've been finding success with - through www.vitaminshoppe.com. I sent

for catalog, found local shop is near where a friend works and she picked it

up for me. It's called Nutribiotic Nasal Spray made with grapefruit seed

extract. Since I have thyroid problems and also am on high blood pressure

meds, I can't take most of those sinus medications.

BTW, been meaning to thank you, !! :>)

Babs

RA 8/98, DX 4/99, AP 11/99

200 mg. Minocin

2.5 mg. Methotrexate

112 mcg. Synthroid

2 mg. Hytrin

10 mg. Lipitor

Mestinon

Vits. & Misc. Suplmts.

[Guest guest]

,

What great news. I am so glad you are improving to such an extent and wish

you full remission. :>)))) I have sinus problems too and I wish I could

remember when they started, when I started the Minocin or when I first got

RA. But I know a lot of us here have it. I hope it doesn't last and you

are back to your new self soon.

Take care and congratulations again. So happy you are getting better. !!

Hugs

Bev

> Hello all,

>

> Still doing GREAT after 6 weeks. Everyday just seems to get a little

> better. I am even down to 2.5 mg of the prednisone. Today I spent the

> afternoon moving computers from a warehouse to my car and a van. Just

> think, I could hardly move myself several months ago much less anything

> this heavy.

>

> One question..this may sound weird and ridiculous, but do you think that

> the mycos could have moved from my joints into my sinuses? I have had no

> sinus problems for over two years since starting the AP and that I am

> doing so well at removing the joint pain and stiffness, my head is stuffy,

> hurts, and the doc said my sinus passages were inflammed. I mean it has

> hurt for month!

>

> Don't get me wrong, I will live with this headache any day over the

> arthritis stiffness and pain.

>

> Has this happened to anyone or am I just crazy to think such????

> Thanks!

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

I remember reading somewhere that other infections, like sinus infections,

must be treated in addition to the low dose antibiotics for rhuematoid. So

if it's a sinus infection you need treatment for it. I also have chronic

sinus infections. Irrrigating sinuses helps, but when they get infected

anyway I need more. (antibiotic)

M. FMS, RA

[Guest guest]

FWIW , I think there may be some connection. One lady over on a.s.a.

has a problem I also have, frequent sinus inflammation with a thick mucus

that drips down the back of the throat and gives you a gagging cough that

comes and goes throughout the day. Her RD (not an AP doc--so he didn't make

a connection with myco's) says it is related to her severe case of RA. I

seem to have a frequent low-level sinus infection that gets worse during

flares. It got so bad during my bout with the flu, that it actually gagged

me so bad I would throw up. When being treated for a flare-up of this

during the flu with Septra, a lot of it cleared up and I can breathe through

parts of sinuses that I didn't know I had for months and months.

Here is my theory, it may not be the mycos, but possibly another bug that

the RA makes it hard to clear up, because the immune system is " otherwise

engaged " ( tearing the hell out of our joints) and it may also be that the

AP antibiotics have allowed bugs resistant to them to get the upper hand up

there. When I asked my doc about why I get a sinus infection when I am on

two antibiotics, he said they are probably selecting for resistant strains

of bugs.

When I was about halfway through treatment with the Septra, I got very

frustrated at the gagging post-nasal drip and decided to use a commercial

nose drops product (which I use a lot in younger years with no problem, for

allergies, but finally stopped using because of the rebound effect and my

allergies getting better when I moved out west) Wow!!! I thought my head

was being hit with a blowtorch inside. It burned awfully for two hours in

my sinuses, but the end result was a clearing up of that awful gagging

drainage. You might want to try something similar, but with a gentler

method, like warm salt water or the garlic treatment Ethel recomends. I even

considered trying Pau d'Arco tea as nose drops in case it was a fungal

infection, but haven't yet. It is coming back a slight bit now that the

Septra treatment is over, but not nearly so bad as before.

Congratulations on feeling better! Now get the doc to treat your sinuses, or

try some of the home remedies suggested by the group when this subject comes

up first, and get some relief there also. I am amazed how much better I

feel with my sinuses clear and open. Take care, Liz G

> One question..this may sound weird and ridiculous, but do you think that

> the mycos could have moved from my joints into my sinuses?

[Guest guest]

An ASO Titre test will determine if there are any 'other' infections lurking

and it's very important to get them eliminated too.

hugs,

lisbeth

-

>From: eson@...

>

>I remember reading somewhere that other infections, like sinus infections,

>must be treated in addition to the low dose antibiotics for rhuematoid. So

>if it's a sinus infection you need treatment for it. I also have chronic

>sinus infections. Irrrigating sinuses helps, but when they get infected

>anyway I need more. (antibiotic)

> M. FMS, RA

[Guest guest]

One other thing that may be at play here - allergies. I recently overcame a

sinus attack, which was brought on by severe allergies. The antibiotics

cleared up the sinus problem, but the stuff nose, postnasal drip,etc

remained. Since I've had this problem for 5 years, I finally decided I

would head off to an ENT/Allergist and find out what is going on. Well, it

explained quite a bit - after being injected about 50 times with different

allergens, I was found to be super allergic to every known type of mold -

severely so. I blew the charts off with the mildest dosage. Also allergic

to many trees, although not grasses. Also highly allergic to my cat (ugh),

and feathers (so there goes my wife's feather pillow!). Also highly

allergic to cockroaches and the dust they leave behind after dying

(fortunately - no cockroaches in this house!) So you might want to

consider having this checked out - (side note - without insurance this is

very expensive). It was also noted that I had a yeast overgrowth which can

be a result of this mold allergy, so now I am on a strict diet for 2 months,

in which besides not being able to eat sugars, I can not ingest any

fermented items - so no vinegar, no ketsup, no mayonaisse, no cheeses, no

mushrooms, no yeast breads,nothing with malt in it and on and on. I was not

aware that intra-dermal testing could show yeast overgrowths - I know

nothing about this and will have to research that a bit. The type of testing

I had was called Skin Endpoint Titration testing. It is an approved method

of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergists. I will start

desensitization shots next week which will go on for up to 3 years to try to

densesitize myself to all these mold problems. I also face the difficult

challenge of trying to rid my house of mold and dust - not easy, since I do

not own this house I live in.

At the end of testing, I had the pleasure of getting a nice big shot of

cortisone to make sure that when I went home, I didn't swell up like a

hippo! I didn't want it, but doctor was scared to let me go home without

it. One nice benefit - my arthritis sure feels good after the shot!

I think all these allergies and the resultant pressure on my immune system

trying to fight them may well have left my system open to an invasion of the

RA bugs. (even though I can't find a rheumie would agree to that theory).

Just something to think about.

Mark

Re: rheumatic sinuses

> From: " Liz G. " <pioneer@...>

>

> FWIW , I think there may be some connection. One lady over on

a.s.a.

> has a problem I also have, frequent sinus inflammation with a thick mucus

> that drips down the back of the throat and gives you a gagging cough that

> comes and goes throughout the day. Her RD (not an AP doc--so he didn't

make

> a connection with myco's) says it is related to her severe case of RA. I

> seem to have a frequent low-level sinus infection that gets worse during

> flares. It got so bad during my bout with the flu, that it actually gagged

> me so bad I would throw up. When being treated for a flare-up of this

> during the flu with Septra, a lot of it cleared up and I can breathe

through

> parts of sinuses that I didn't know I had for months and months.

> Here is my theory, it may not be the mycos, but possibly another bug that

> the RA makes it hard to clear up, because the immune system is " otherwise

> engaged " ( tearing the hell out of our joints) and it may also be that the

> AP antibiotics have allowed bugs resistant to them to get the upper hand

up

> there. When I asked my doc about why I get a sinus infection when I am on

> two antibiotics, he said they are probably selecting for resistant

strains

> of bugs.

> When I was about halfway through treatment with the Septra, I got very

> frustrated at the gagging post-nasal drip and decided to use a commercial

> nose drops product (which I use a lot in younger years with no problem,

for

> allergies, but finally stopped using because of the rebound effect and my

> allergies getting better when I moved out west) Wow!!! I thought my head

> was being hit with a blowtorch inside. It burned awfully for two hours in

> my sinuses, but the end result was a clearing up of that awful gagging

> drainage. You might want to try something similar, but with a gentler

> method, like warm salt water or the garlic treatment Ethel recomends. I

even

> considered trying Pau d'Arco tea as nose drops in case it was a fungal

> infection, but haven't yet. It is coming back a slight bit now that the

> Septra treatment is over, but not nearly so bad as before.

> Congratulations on feeling better! Now get the doc to treat your sinuses,

or

> try some of the home remedies suggested by the group when this subject

comes

> up first, and get some relief there also. I am amazed how much better I

> feel with my sinuses clear and open. Take care, Liz G

>

> > One question..this may sound weird and ridiculous, but do you think that

> > the mycos could have moved from my joints into my sinuses?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Mark, a good book for yeast overgrowth is " the body ecology diet " by Donna

Gates. Might help you with putting together meals and understanding the

yeast problem.

Re: rheumatic sinuses

>

>

> > From: " Liz G. " <pioneer@...>

> >

> > FWIW , I think there may be some connection. One lady over on

> a.s.a.

> > has a problem I also have, frequent sinus inflammation with a thick

mucus

> > that drips down the back of the throat and gives you a gagging cough

that

> > comes and goes throughout the day. Her RD (not an AP doc--so he didn't

> make

> > a connection with myco's) says it is related to her severe case of RA.

I

> > seem to have a frequent low-level sinus infection that gets worse during

> > flares. It got so bad during my bout with the flu, that it actually

gagged

> > me so bad I would throw up. When being treated for a flare-up of this

> > during the flu with Septra, a lot of it cleared up and I can breathe

> through

> > parts of sinuses that I didn't know I had for months and months.

> > Here is my theory, it may not be the mycos, but possibly another bug

that

> > the RA makes it hard to clear up, because the immune system is

" otherwise

> > engaged " ( tearing the hell out of our joints) and it may also be that

the

> > AP antibiotics have allowed bugs resistant to them to get the upper hand

> up

> > there. When I asked my doc about why I get a sinus infection when I am

on

> > two antibiotics, he said they are probably selecting for resistant

> strains

> > of bugs.

> > When I was about halfway through treatment with the Septra, I got very

> > frustrated at the gagging post-nasal drip and decided to use a

commercial

> > nose drops product (which I use a lot in younger years with no problem,

> for

> > allergies, but finally stopped using because of the rebound effect and

my

> > allergies getting better when I moved out west) Wow!!! I thought my

head

> > was being hit with a blowtorch inside. It burned awfully for two hours

in

> > my sinuses, but the end result was a clearing up of that awful gagging

> > drainage. You might want to try something similar, but with a gentler

> > method, like warm salt water or the garlic treatment Ethel recomends. I

> even

> > considered trying Pau d'Arco tea as nose drops in case it was a fungal

> > infection, but haven't yet. It is coming back a slight bit now that the

> > Septra treatment is over, but not nearly so bad as before.

> > Congratulations on feeling better! Now get the doc to treat your

sinuses,

> or

> > try some of the home remedies suggested by the group when this subject

> comes

> > up first, and get some relief there also. I am amazed how much better I

> > feel with my sinuses clear and open. Take care, Liz G

> >

> > > One question..this may sound weird and ridiculous, but do you think

that

> > > the mycos could have moved from my joints into my sinuses?

> >

> >

>

>

>

> ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am glad you are doing so well. I do think that sinus stuffiness is

connected to RA.

Years ago, when I came down with Graves disease, and forever since then,

I have had stuffy nose. For years I used regular nose spray off and on,

but this just makes things worse, so now I use a steroid nose spray once

every other day (Nasalcort, etc.) I notice that if I eat something that

irritates my arthritis (corn, dairy, etc), my nose stuffs up and my eyes

get really dry in the night. If I get better, the dryness and the

sinuses get better, but the stuffy nose is the last hanger on of

symptoms.

This is my experience anyway.

love,

Gloria

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[Guest guest]

Hi Mark T. Holmes -

Just a reference that has helped me - check out the NAET.com website - it is

a way to eliminate allergies permanently!!!! And I know enough people now

that have been through it and it works. It is not conventional medicine, but

alternative. Just check it out.

LuAnn

[Guest guest]

Hi, Mark and Carol! If we all had the determination of Geoff, I am sure we

would all be so much better off. It is fortunate, however, that since we do

not, we do have Geoff to reach through that old web line and bring us back

into the fold. When I have to do some " serious " talking to my children, I

call it our " come to Jesus meetings. " Geoff can convert us all - and that is

good. Mark, eat the last of those brownies you love then kiss them goodby.

LOL/with you! By the way, I never bought that Taco Bell challupa with extra

cheese. Now I am dreaming about the costco hot dog with sourkraut and dijon

mustard.

Geoff Crenshaw wrote:

> From: " Geoff Crenshaw " <geoff@...>

>

> Hi Mark! Geoff Crenshaw here.

>

> > Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 16:23:54 -0500

> > From: MHOLMES@... (HOLMES, MARK T.)

> > Subject: Re: sinuses

> >

> > One other thing that may be at play here - allergies. I recently

> overcame (snip)

> > allergens, I was found to be super allergic to every known type of

> mold -

> > severely so. I blew the charts off with the mildest dosage. Also

> allergic

> > to many trees, although not grasses. Also highly allergic to my cat

> (ugh),

> > and feathers (so there goes my wife's feather pillow!). Also highly

> > allergic to cockroaches and the dust they leave behind after dying

> (snip)

> > be a result of this mold allergy, so now I am on a strict diet for 2

> months,

> > in which besides not being able to eat sugars, I can not ingest any

> > fermented items - so no vinegar, no ketsup, no mayonaisse, no cheeses,

> no

> > mushrooms, no yeast breads,nothing with malt in it and on and on. I

> was not

>

> So, you are about to join the " diet " & " allergy " crowd, eh? Yes,

> reluctantly, being dragged kicking and screaming I understand (we all

> were, though).

>

> Best wishes for you, Mark. It is no easy task.

>

> For me the easiest way to lick the " diet " problem was to completely

> BREAK from the foods. Others find it is easier to SUBSTITUTE for them.

> Regardless, I'm confident you will find it well worthwhile.

>

> Regards,

>

> Geoff Crenshaw, ACC -----------------------

> Captain Cook's Cruise Center ** Usual Disclaimers **

> -----------------------

> Why do I have hope?

> Because I am under the blood of the Passover Lamb.

> EXO 12:7-3 / MAR 14:24 / REV 12:11

>

> ICQ 60333388

>

> ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi Mark! Geoff Crenshaw here.

> Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 16:23:54 -0500

> From: MHOLMES@... (HOLMES, MARK T.)

> Subject: Re: sinuses

>

> One other thing that may be at play here - allergies. I recently

overcame (snip)

> allergens, I was found to be super allergic to every known type of

mold -

> severely so. I blew the charts off with the mildest dosage. Also

allergic

> to many trees, although not grasses. Also highly allergic to my cat

(ugh),

> and feathers (so there goes my wife's feather pillow!). Also highly

> allergic to cockroaches and the dust they leave behind after dying

(snip)

> be a result of this mold allergy, so now I am on a strict diet for 2

months,

> in which besides not being able to eat sugars, I can not ingest any

> fermented items - so no vinegar, no ketsup, no mayonaisse, no cheeses,

no

> mushrooms, no yeast breads,nothing with malt in it and on and on. I

was not

So, you are about to join the " diet " & " allergy " crowd, eh? Yes,

reluctantly, being dragged kicking and screaming I understand (we all

were, though).

Best wishes for you, Mark. It is no easy task.

For me the easiest way to lick the " diet " problem was to completely

BREAK from the foods. Others find it is easier to SUBSTITUTE for them.

Regardless, I'm confident you will find it well worthwhile.

Regards,

Geoff Crenshaw, ACC -----------------------

Captain Cook's Cruise Center ** Usual Disclaimers **

-----------------------

Why do I have hope?

Because I am under the blood of the Passover Lamb.

EXO 12:7-3 / MAR 14:24 / REV 12:11

ICQ 60333388

[Guest guest]

Hi Gloria! Geoff Crenshaw here.

> Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 20:49:28 -0600

> From: Gloria M Tate <missgloria@...>

> Subject: Re: sinuses

>

> Hi ,

> I am glad you are doing so well. I do think that sinus stuffiness

is

> connected to RA.

> Years ago, when I came down with Graves disease, and forever since

then,

> I have had stuffy nose. For years I used regular nose spray off and

on,

> but this just makes things worse, so now I use a steroid nose spray

once

> every other day (Nasalcort, etc.) I notice that if I eat something

that

> irritates my arthritis (corn, dairy, etc), my nose stuffs up and my

eyes

> get really dry in the night. If I get better, the dryness and the

> sinuses get better, but the stuffy nose is the last hanger on of

> symptoms.

> This is my experience anyway.

> love,

> Gloria

There is an interesting book out entitled, " Your Body's Many Cries For

Water " . What you describe (now that you realize the effects of

corn/dairy/etc) matches well with the water/histone circular cycle. Try

increasing your water intake BY GOBS.

HTH

Regards,

Geoff Crenshaw, ACC -----------------------

Captain Cook's Cruise Center ** Usual Disclaimers **

-----------------------

Why do I have hope?

Because I am under the blood of the Passover Lamb.

EXO 12:7-3 / MAR 14:24 / REV 12:11

ICQ 60333388

[Guest guest]

If you have chronic sinusitis the best way to document the problem is by

a CAT Scan of the sinuses. X-rays are not anywhere near as accurate.

Most everyone has, or develops allergies to several things. Whether it

be pollens, mold, etc., and as you age you either totally overcome this

problem, (not seen much), or by you becoming more sensitive.

There are many different reasons, and symptoms, including some of the

molars in the back of your mouth hurting at times. These feel like a

tooth ache, but, if your Dentist or provider is good, they can tell

which is which, or check. While there are no quick cures for the chronic

suffers, if you are having this problem, you should be evaluated by a

good ENT.

While there is always some bacteria in these cavities/sinuses, (4 of

them-two on the side of the nose and 2 above the eyes), when the

bacteria really builds up, you know it, and get a bad infection. When

the situation is chronic, there are many, many different reasons and

treatments. Some people require just a nasal saline spray as needed is

enough. Others may require either an allergy medication, with or without

sudafed, (that's what the " D " in the Allegra or Claritin is for. The

D=decongestant, and the other part is to stop the allergy before it

builds up. Some find guafensin, (used to thin secretions in your lungs,

known primarily as an expectorant), but, it also can thin the secretions

that clog the sinuses and ears. Some require " as needed " steroid nasal

spray.

If you get chronic sinusitis, (usually listed as more than 4 times a

year that requires antibiotic therapy, etc., you definitely should be

evaluated by an ENT. These things can get really painful, or serious.

There are too many reasons for sinus problems, and they may be helped by

simple things. Remember that air conditioning or today's dry heat takes

moisture out of the nose, and similar cavities, which leaves them to be

filled. Sometimes just adding saline nasal spray can prevent the

problem. Marty

[Guest guest]

Ali,

I know exactly what you mean. When I first moved to Texas, four years ago, I

got sick. My dog got sick, my kids got sick, etc. someone was always sick in

the house and I would get a headache the moment I walked in the door. I went

through every sinus med in the book and nothing worked. My Candidia spiraled

out of control. Now that I have moved to Upstate New York all my symptoms

have disappeared (well except for the candidia ones) Come to find out that

when I moved the new tenants in my house had the kitchen and dining room

floor removed and the whole floor bed was infested with mold! Mold is toxic.

It hangs out in moist places like pipes and AC vents. I would highly

recommend you have the house checked thoroughly for mold, and if it is there,

move!

Good luck finding the cause!

Hanida

[Guest guest]

Yep.... I have chronic sinusitis with chemical sensitivity due to candida.

Stuffiness goes along with that. Is it humid in your home? Do you live

in a humid climate?

Mic

Can stuffy sinuses be a candida symtpom? I'm just wondering if something

at

my house (rented) if affecting me - I've just been away on holiday, felt

fine, and as soon as I got back home my sinuses got all stuffy! It's weird

because I've been here for over a year now, and it was pretty soon after

we

moved in here that my candida symptoms got out of control. Because my

health spiralled down so quickly after we moved in here, I've always felt

there was something 'toxic' in this house. Has anyone else experienced

this?

Ali

[Guest guest]

Hey Mic,

Yeah, it is way too humid in here! It's a VERY small house and the heat can

be stifling. The climate itself isn't all that humid (I live in New

Zealand) but inside this house is too warm. Can that affect candida?

Ali

At 06:08 p.m. 2/01/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>Yep.... I have chronic sinusitis with chemical sensitivity due to candida.

>Stuffiness goes along with that. Is it humid in your home? Do you live

>in a humid climate?

>

>Mic

[Guest guest]

Ali,

My candida is so bad when it's humid. As a matter of fact, my sinuses and

eczema are worse in the humidity, as well. Can you run the air

conditioning to get the humidity out... or purchase a de-humidifier? I'm

not sure what the weather is like in New Zealand right now. I'm just

confident you must have a beautiful New Zealand accent, though... I love

that! Anyway, my husband and I also purchased a home ionizer which helps

tremendously!!!

Mic

> Hey Mic,

>

>Yeah, it is way too humid in here! It's a VERY small house and the heat

>can

>be stifling. The climate itself isn't all that humid (I live in New

>Zealand) but inside this house is too warm. Can that affect candida?

>

>Ali

[Guest guest]

Wow, Hanida! Yes, there is also some dampness here and I found some mold in

the bathroom. We cleaned it but it grew back. I got some industrial

strength mold killer from a hardware store, but haven't used it yet. We're

thinking of moving very soon anyway due to problems with our landlord, and

I'm sure my health is going to improve 100% when we get out of here!

Ali

[Guest guest]

I'd love to get a dehumidifier! Thanks for reminding me - that will be one

of my essential purchases this year!

It's summer in New Zealand right now - VERY hot today. And funnily enough,

none of us in New Zealand think we even HAVE an accent - everyone else in

the world has an accent, but not us!

Ali

>eczema are worse in the humidity, as well. Can you run the air

>conditioning to get the humidity out... or purchase a de-humidifier? I'm

>not sure what the weather is like in New Zealand right now. I'm just

>confident you must have a beautiful New Zealand accent, though... I love

[Guest guest]

I would definitely move. Once mold is visible on the outside, it is probably

in the walls also, and you will not be able to remove that.

Hanida

[Guest guest]

Hi, I didn't just get stuffy, I began with constant sinus infections from the

building I worked in. I lived in the same home for 25 years now I got sick in

1995-96 school year I started work ther in 1993 and was perfectly healthy; began

to go downhill finally went to be treated but was only feeling fine in the

beginning when I was out of the building. Ruth

Alison <ali-may@...> wrote:Can stuffy sinuses be a candida symtpom? I'm

just wondering if something at

my house (rented) if affecting me - I've just been away on holiday, felt

fine, and as soon as I got back home my sinuses got all stuffy! It's weird

because I've been here for over a year now, and it was pretty soon after we

moved in here that my candida symptoms got out of control. Because my

health spiralled down so quickly after we moved in here, I've always felt

there was something 'toxic' in this house. Has anyone else experienced this?

Ali

[Guest guest]

Mel,

I too am heavy, and have bad sinuses. I have had polyps removed and several

sinus surgeries. I have been on antibiotics for over a year, and I must say,

very few infections. I go to Stanford for my sinus condition. I know the area

I live in is part of the cause. Do you know if allergies or bad air is a

part of the problem? Just a thought. Maybe you need to move. I know I do!

Amy

[Guest guest]

Mel,

I have had Asthma all my life, when I was too thin and now when I am

definetly fluffy ( chunky). That is a crock! Some of the meds I take for

Asthma are

immune suppressent meds, just like the PA meds. I really think that I read

somewhere that Asthma was also in the auto-immune category. (I think - not

sure). But once you get your breathing under control, you will feel better.

Also, most Asthma drugs are like " Speed " and cause you to loose weight, that is

after the Medrol Pack is done.

Take Care,

Carol M.

[Guest guest]

I started having sinus problems when I was 25 (a chronic low level

infection). This problem has remained with me for the last 18

years, continually, until 5 months ago when I started on the

antibiotic protocol (first minocycline, now doxycycline). The

infection has now cleared about 95% and I suspect it will soon

disappear entirely at this rate. Interestingly, the start of the

sinus infection 18 years ago coincided with a severe antibiotic

induced colitis. (My PA started 5 years ago).

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Mel,

I am right there with you. I have had an ongoing sinus infection since last

Nov. Been on every allergy med, decongestant and 8 rounds of antibiotics. Also

had 2 steroid shots to try to open up my sinuses. I got the CAT scan done too

and my left sinus is obstructed. My last appt. with the ENT he used a scope to

look into my sinuses. He told me that they look like hamburger meat. There are

bleeding sores all in them and some pus pockets. He can't cauterize the sores

because there are just too many of them. He won't do sinus surgery to open my

sinuses because I am " a bad candidate and will heal slowly.' He also mentioned

it would be very painful.

Right now I am using a nasal steroid - Rhinocort. I am taking guafenisen since

I can't take any allergy meds or decongestant because my nasal passages and

sinuses are too dry. I use eucalyptus oil to moisturize my sinuses. I also use

nasalcrom nasal spray for allergies.

Good luck.

[ ] Sinuses

Ugh... I went for a CT scan last thursday fully expecting nothing to come of

it. Today I go in to see if the results were in and I got the " nurses turn

their backs and discuss your fate " and then the " I can't tell you anything "

speech. UGHHHHH anyways I have very large polyps or cysts in my maxillary

sinuses and occluded passageways. I have been sick with sinus infections off

and on all my life. I have been on claritin, claritin D, allegra, allegra D,

zyrtech... get the pic? So for now I'm on a medrol pack and doxycycline for 3

weeks so they can let things calm down before they do anything further. It sure

explains alot, but the thought of sinus surgery just kills me. On top of that,

I was diagnosed with asthma and am on an inhaler and asthma meds. And the doc

says loose weight and the asthma will go away... if I had a penny for every doc

that blamed EVERYTHING on my weight. I know it has a big bearing on it but

dang!! Anyways, sorry to rant so much and thanks for listneing.

Mel