Sinus Surgery

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My surgery (not laser guided since the cat scan was messed up) went very well (Sept 14) no packing; the post op visits a little uncomfortable (no pain) as the surgeon pulled out detritus (blood and mucus clots) nose feels great, tho irrigating, Singulair, and Nasonex as precautions and some inflammation has shown up along with fungal balls so back on Prednisone as part of AFR protocol; believe trigger was a mold in a newly built room I lived in the last two winters. Tricemichele bledsoe <know_better_time@...> wrote: Well, i'm recovering from the image-guided sinus surgery. My ENT said it went alot smoother than anticipated and he attributed it to my taking the prednisone. I think surgery was 90 minutes! And i went in for the very uncomfortable post-op exam. And everything

looking great... and he said I'm doing better than average in recovery. But I'm not feeling really great. Still tired and my nose feels inflammed. How long did it take for you all to recover from sinus surgery? I have to say, this ol' snoot is costing me some loot! Michele All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.

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Hi Ken, I am not using the Pulsatile irrigator. I am just using a regular syringe with Sodium Chloride in it. I am going to try that irrigator for 1 month and cancel my surgery. Thanks for your help. q2 <kenwest@...> wrote: > From: Roth <samsmom6602 >> As far as irrigation I flush my nose twice a> day with Sodium Chloride Solution,

and have been doing so for a long time. Is> that the right thing to do? My ENT said that my CAT scan shows disease in> every one of my sinuses and that I am filled with polyps.If you are flushing with a pulsatile irrigator, ie., the Grossan or theWaterPik with adapter, and *still* have polyps, then I guess irrigation doesnot work as well for you as it has for me and some others.Desensitization and/or surgery will be the next steps; however, this grouphas demonstrated repeatedly that for Samterites, polyps re-grow aftersurgery more quickly than for normal people, and repeated surgery reallycan't be doing any good -- it is a mechanical "solution" for the symptoms ofchemical problem.> >>> I am going in for my 2nd Sinus Surgery at the end of this month. The first>>> one did not help at all, but made me worse. Just wondering if anyone thinks>>> it's a good or bad idea to try a

2nd surgery??..>>> >> I can't remember if you are doing irrigation, but my opinion is that surgery>> should be avoided at all costs until it is shown that irrigation and does not>> help sufficiently. Irrigate regularly, 2ce a day, for at least a month, and>> then decide whether you still need surgery.

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>

> PS. Did you read my post about GERD? What do you think?

>

> Pam

>

To add to this subject, I repeat my post to the

salicylate_amine_exchange

B

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Mark

I also can have trouble with apples. It seems that the juice

irritates my throat, causing mild asthma. McIntosh Reds are juicy,

and are probably worst. I can tolerate stewed apples, but this might

just be reduced by dilution of the pure juice.

BTW

I posted earlier this year on my intolerance to almost everything.

My ENT Doc has put this down to acid reflux irritating my throat and

making me especialy sensitive to suspect foods.

This is not the whole story, but increasing my acid reflux meds has

shown a marked improvement in my comfort level.

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks for your comment. Since I've been taking the proton pump inhibitor,

I've been symptom free. I haven't started testing my various sensitivities

yet, but I haven't run into any accidentally.

My theory is that the polyps and asthma are caused by inflammation. Once I

found every source, everything is calming down.

I am also taking enzymes which are suppose to help with inflammation.

Pam

On 11/28/06 5:51 AM, " Belbin " <stoneywood21@...> wrote:

>

>>

>> PS. Did you read my post about GERD? What do you think?

>>

>> Pam

>>

> To add to this subject, I repeat my post to the

> salicylate_amine_exchange

> B

>

> ---

>

> Mark

> I also can have trouble with apples. It seems that the juice

> irritates my throat, causing mild asthma. McIntosh Reds are juicy,

> and are probably worst. I can tolerate stewed apples, but this might

> just be reduced by dilution of the pure juice.

> BTW

> I posted earlier this year on my intolerance to almost everything.

> My ENT Doc has put this down to acid reflux irritating my throat and

> making me especialy sensitive to suspect foods.

> This is not the whole story, but increasing my acid reflux meds has

> shown a marked improvement in my comfort level.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Pam

I have doubled my Omeprazole to 40mg/day for three weeks now and have

seen some improvement. I agree that stomach acids passing up into

your airways irritate, causing catarrh, and asthma.

I have no evidence that poyps are affected in this way and am not

sure whether even the " experts " know why they form in subjects who

react to salicylates.

Regards

B

-- In samters , Pamela <pam@...> wrote:

>

> ,

>

> Thanks for your comment. Since I've been taking the proton pump

inhibitor,

> I've been symptom free. I haven't started testing my various

sensitivities

> yet, but I haven't run into any accidentally.

>

> My theory is that the polyps and asthma are caused by

inflammation. Once I

> found every source, everything is calming down.

>

> I am also taking enzymes which are suppose to help with

inflammation.

>

> Pam

>

>

> On 11/28/06 5:51 AM, " Belbin " <stoneywood21@...> wrote:

>

> >

> >>

> >> PS. Did you read my post about GERD? What do you think?

> >>

> >> Pam

> >>

> > To add to this subject, I repeat my post to the

> > salicylate_amine_exchange

> > B

> >

> > ---

> >

> > Mark

> > I also can have trouble with apples. It seems that the juice

> > irritates my throat, causing mild asthma. McIntosh Reds are juicy,

> > and are probably worst. I can tolerate stewed apples, but this

might

> > just be reduced by dilution of the pure juice.

> > BTW

> > I posted earlier this year on my intolerance to almost everything.

> > My ENT Doc has put this down to acid reflux irritating my throat

and

> > making me especialy sensitive to suspect foods.

> > This is not the whole story, but increasing my acid reflux meds

has

> > shown a marked improvement in my comfort level.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I had (and have) allergies to cats, dust mites, and others. I think that

they set the stage for the inflammation and the polyps were a reaction to

that because I have Samters. I agree that many people have allergies and or

GERD and are symptomatic without ever developing polyps. They did not

develop Samters, yet.

Aspirin and Prednisone are anti-inflammatory drugs. Both have reduced

and/or prevented my polyps. It may be simple, but that is where I got my

theory of the moment.

Pam

On 11/28/06 2:52 PM, " Belbin " <stoneywood21@...> wrote:

> Hello Pam

> I have doubled my Omeprazole to 40mg/day for three weeks now and have

> seen some improvement. I agree that stomach acids passing up into

> your airways irritate, causing catarrh, and asthma.

> I have no evidence that poyps are affected in this way and am not

> sure whether even the " experts " know why they form in subjects who

> react to salicylates.

> Regards

> B

[Guest guest]

I have GERD and nasal polyps. Several years ago, my EMT told me there were some people with GERD and polyps that experienced an improvement in the polyps while taking medication for the GERD He got together with my Gastro doc, and they put me on Nexium, twice a day to see if this would help my polyps. It didn't help me, but it helps many others. Maybe you're one of the lucky ones it will help.

Diane

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My polyps return, but there are things I can do to delay their

return. As regards scarring, INSIST that your surgeon check you every

couple of weeks for three months after the surgery to find any adhesions

and break them. This is boring for the surgeon and inconvenient for

you, but nowhere near as inconvenient as an additional surgery.

Cheers,

Karl W.

Sinus Surgery

I'm scheduled to have sinus surgery (FESS) in January. Before I

proceed with the surgery I need to have a cat scan first. I'd like to

know if having the surgery will greatly improve my nasal breathing and

also if I use the flonase and nasal irrigation after surgery what are

the chances that the polyps will return? Also, is there scar tissue

after the surgery and does this require follow up surgery. And how soon

after surgery to you feel somewhat better. I just want to weigh the

benefits of the surgery vs. not having the surgery. Any insight would

be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[Guest guest]

Irrigation is important.

If you irrigate after surgery, regularly, then the polyps' return will be

delayed (understanding that polyps return after surgery more quickly in

Samterites than in normal people).

If you are not doing irrigation now, then you could start doing it now,

religiously, at least 2ce a day, and you may find that you don't need the

surgery after all.

Surgery is a short-term mechanical remedy to a long-term chemical problem.

Surgery begets surgery.

> From: " mbvjr5 " <mbvjr5@...>

> Subject: Sinus Surgery

>

> I'm scheduled to have sinus surgery (FESS) in January. Before I

> proceed with the surgery I need to have a cat scan first. I'd like to

> know if having the surgery will greatly improve my nasal breathing and

> also if I use the flonase and nasal irrigation after surgery what are

> the chances that the polyps will return? Also, is there scar tissue

> after the surgery and does this require follow up surgery. And how soon

> after surgery to you feel somewhat better. I just want to weigh the

> benefits of the surgery vs. not having the surgery. Any insight would

> be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[Guest guest]

I am also scheduled for sinus surgery - it seems - every 3 years it

seems... I would like to avoid so much surgery. Could you tell me

what kind of enzyme you are taking. Martha

>

> >

> >>

> >> PS. Did you read my post about GERD? What do you think?

> >>

> >> Pam

> >>

> > To add to this subject, I repeat my post to the

> > salicylate_amine_exchange

> > B

> >

> > ---

> >

> > Mark

> > I also can have trouble with apples. It seems that the juice

> > irritates my throat, causing mild asthma. McIntosh Reds are juicy,

> > and are probably worst. I can tolerate stewed apples, but this might

> > just be reduced by dilution of the pure juice.

> > BTW

> > I posted earlier this year on my intolerance to almost everything.

> > My ENT Doc has put this down to acid reflux irritating my throat and

> > making me especialy sensitive to suspect foods.

> > This is not the whole story, but increasing my acid reflux meds has

> > shown a marked improvement in my comfort level.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Martha,

The first enzymes were doctor recommended, Vitalzym.

Www.worldnutrition.info

They are mail order and rather expensive.

I found some in the health food store, Garden of Life FYI (For Your

Inflammation) www.gardenoflifeusa.com

It is hard to remember to take enzymes every day because they need to be

taken on an empty stomach.

Pam

On 1/17/07 12:17 AM, " MEH87104 " <meh87104@...> wrote:

> I am also scheduled for sinus surgery - it seems - every 3 years it

> seems... I would like to avoid so much surgery. Could you tell me

> what kind of enzyme you are taking. Martha

>

>

>

>

>

>

>>

>> ,

>>

>> Thanks for your comment. Since I've been taking the proton pump

> inhibitor,

>> I've been symptom free. I haven't started testing my various

> sensitivities

>> yet, but I haven't run into any accidentally.

>>

>> My theory is that the polyps and asthma are caused by inflammation.

> Once I

>> found every source, everything is calming down.

>>

>> I am also taking enzymes which are suppose to help with inflammation.

>>

>> Pam

>>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am new to these group. Been having sinus troubles for about 10 years. I moved

to the south 10 years ago and I thought I just had allergies with all the trees

and grass. I was first diagnosed with non-allergic rhinitis and have live on

claritin D for a long while. Have done the oral steroids several times a year

for about 4 years. The Polyps showed up about 3 years ago. I started the NSAID

reactions around the same time but never put two and two together until about 3

months ago. I had asthma as a child and out grew it and then I started having

asthma symtoms about 2 years ago. So the doctor and I finally figured out it was

samters. I had lost my sense of smell about 15 years ago after a head trauma so

I never thought it had anything to do with Samters as I didn't have the nasal

issues back then. So my I am having my first nasal surgery this week and I am

curious how painful is the surgery and typically how long to the results last?

Also does this disease get worse has you get older? Thank you for any input.

[Guest guest]

My symptoms sort of came on slowly to the point where I had to have my first

polyp surgery. My second surgery was 2 years later. My third was 11 months

later. I was sent to an allergist in our area who is familiar with Samters. He

put me on 2-10mg Singular per day, two puffs of Nasonex in each nostril per day,

one Loratadine 10 mg per day, and two inhales of Asmonex once per day. It has

now been three years with no sign of the polyps returning and no asthma

symptoms.

I keep away from aspirin and NSAIDS and see no reason to be desensitized to

aspirin. In fact, my doctor adamantly advised against desensitization. With my

recent back surgery, and the uncertainty of future nasal surgeries, it would

have been a big hassle if I was desensitized.

The first nasal surgery was a little uncomfortable since some damage from a

broken nose had to be taken care of also. If you can take pain meds(they have no

affect on me), I am sure that you will not be that uncomfortable.

To answer you question about if the disease gets worse as you get older.....I

guess that depends with each individual. With me, as I have gotten older(soon to

be 65) my Samter's is just a minor inconvenience. I take my meds as mentioned

above and by doing that I have not needed another surgery, have not had any

sinus infections, and have not had any asthma symptoms. I'm pretty sure that I

am the exception since I have absolutely no other items that I am allergic to

that may trigger a reaction. My doctor felt that it was a little strange for a

Samter's patient not to have some other allergies, but it is what it is. We are

all different.

I hope your surgery goes well and that you can get on a med program that may

prevent any future surgeries. Best wishes, Ron

>

> Hi,

>

> I am new to these group. Been having sinus troubles for about 10 years. I

moved to the south 10 years ago and I thought I just had allergies with all the

trees and grass. I was first diagnosed with non-allergic rhinitis and have live

on claritin D for a long while. Have done the oral steroids several times a year

for about 4 years. The Polyps showed up about 3 years ago. I started the NSAID

reactions around the same time but never put two and two together until about 3

months ago. I had asthma as a child and out grew it and then I started having

asthma symtoms about 2 years ago. So the doctor and I finally figured out it was

samters. I had lost my sense of smell about 15 years ago after a head trauma so

I never thought it had anything to do with Samters as I didn't have the nasal

issues back then. So my I am having my first nasal surgery this week and I am

curious how painful is the surgery and typically how long to the results last?

Also does this disease get worse has you get older? Thank you for any input.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Ron, for the info. I am a little scared about the surgery but looking foward to being able to breathe thru my nose again. I was tested for allergies and I do not have any other allergies as well. My samters is a nuisance but it hasn't kept me from working or living my life so in that respect I am lucky. I am really hoping I might get my sense of smell back. When I have been on antibotics and steriods I would get "wiffs' of certain smells so I am hoping its the sinuses caused that loss and not the head injury as first thought.

From: rpg4444 <rg@...>samters Sent: Tue, February 15, 2011 1:15:34 PMSubject: Re: Sinus Surgery

My symptoms sort of came on slowly to the point where I had to have my first polyp surgery. My second surgery was 2 years later. My third was 11 months later. I was sent to an allergist in our area who is familiar with Samters. He put me on 2-10mg Singular per day, two puffs of Nasonex in each nostril per day, one Loratadine 10 mg per day, and two inhales of Asmonex once per day. It has now been three years with no sign of the polyps returning and no asthma symptoms. I keep away from aspirin and NSAIDS and see no reason to be desensitized to aspirin. In fact, my doctor adamantly advised against desensitization. With my recent back surgery, and the uncertainty of future nasal surgeries, it would have been a big hassle if I was desensitized. The first nasal surgery was a little uncomfortable since some damage from a broken nose had to be taken care of also. If you can take pain meds(they have no affect on me), I am sure that you will not be that

uncomfortable.To answer you question about if the disease gets worse as you get older.....I guess that depends with each individual. With me, as I have gotten older(soon to be 65) my Samter's is just a minor inconvenience. I take my meds as mentioned above and by doing that I have not needed another surgery, have not had any sinus infections, and have not had any asthma symptoms. I'm pretty sure that I am the exception since I have absolutely no other items that I am allergic to that may trigger a reaction. My doctor felt that it was a little strange for a Samter's patient not to have some other allergies, but it is what it is. We are all different. I hope your surgery goes well and that you can get on a med program that may prevent any future surgeries. Best wishes, Ron>> Hi,> > I am new to these group. Been having sinus troubles for about 10 years. I moved to the south 10 years ago and I thought I just had allergies with all the trees and grass. I was first diagnosed with non-allergic rhinitis and have live on claritin D for a long while. Have done the oral steroids several times a year for about 4 years. The Polyps showed up about 3 years ago. I started the NSAID reactions around the same time but never put two and two together until about 3 months ago. I had asthma as a child and out grew it and then I started having asthma symtoms about 2 years ago. So the doctor and I finally figured out it was samters. I had lost my sense of smell about 15 years ago after a head trauma so I never thought it had anything to do with Samters as I didn't have the nasal issues back then. So my I am having my first nasal surgery this week and I am curious how painful is the surgery

and typically how long to the results last? Also does this disease get worse has you get older? Thank you for any input.>tHA

[Guest guest]

Not painful. Packing they put in your nose is uncomfortable for 24 hours but after that feels great! I have had 5 of them. I am 64 and still dealing with it. Don't know that it's any worse. Thinking of doing aspirin desens.> To: samters@> From: amyb456@> Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:40:24 +0000> Subject: [samters] Sinus Surgery> > Hi,> > I am new to these group. Been having sinus troubles for about 10 years. I moved to the south 10 years ago and I thought I just had allergies with all the trees and grass. I was first diagnosed with non-allergic rhinitis and have live on claritin D for a long while. Have done the oral steroids several times a year for about 4 years. The Polyps showed up about 3 years ago. I started the NSAID reactions around the same time but never put two and two together until about 3 months ago. I had asthma as a child and out grew it and then I started having asthma symtoms about 2 years ago. So the doctor and I finally figured out it was samters. I had lost my sense of smell about 15 years ago after a head trauma so I never thought it had anything to do with Samters as I didn't have the nasal issues back then. So my I am having my first nasal surgery this week and I am curious how painful is the surgery and typically how long to the results last? Also does this disease get worse has you get older? Thank you for any input.> > > > ------------------------------------> > ! Groups Links> > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:> http:///group/samters/> > <*> Your email settings:> Individual Email | Traditional> > <*> To change settings online go to:> http:///group/samters/join> (! ID required)> > <*> To change settings via email:> samters-digest@ > samters-fullfeatured@> > <*>

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From what I've seen with this group I don't see the symptoms per se getting "worse" as you age, I think once you find your magic key to managing your own symptoms it becomes less of a daily issue. However, with that being said....I've had plenty of times where I've cause my own flare ups with this disease by not taking my daily aspirin, or forgetting to take my singulair and it's a nightmare trying to get things back into control. As for sinus surgery, I would highly recommend if you haven't already getting aspirin desensitized either before or closely after your surgery. The surgery and recovery for myself of my 2 sinus surgeries were not an issue. The first time my ent packed my nose, the 2nd he didn't and I was able to begin irrigating immediately. It's uncomfortable because you feel the scabs forming and all you want to do is blow your nose

as hard as you can - but this isn't allowed. irrigate as soon after surgery as you possibly can. It will relieve a lot of discomfort and you'll be surprised as to what comes out! It's pretty raunchy at times. The pain is not intense at all. I was actually really surprised myself that it didn't hurt more. Just feels like your nose is raw on the inside - similar to when you get a cold and wipe your nose a lot. good luck and let us know how it goes!I'm 33 - and my symptoms are under control and better than before. I was diagnosed when I was 26. This forum has helped immensely. From: <skydancer1@...>Subject: RE: Sinus Surgerysamters Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 11:31

AM

Not painful. Packing they put in your nose is uncomfortable for 24 hours but after that feels great! I have had 5 of them. I am 64 and still dealing with it. Don't know that it's any worse. Thinking of doing aspirin desens.> samters > From: amyb456@...> Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:40:24 +0000> Subject: Sinus Surgery> > Hi,> > I am new to these group. Been having sinus troubles for about 10 years. I moved to the south 10 years ago and I thought I just had allergies with all the trees and grass. I was first diagnosed with non-allergic rhinitis and have live on claritin D for a long while. Have done the oral steroids several times a year for about 4 years. The Polyps showed up about 3 years ago. I started the NSAID reactions around the same time but never put two and two together until about 3 months ago. I had

asthma as a child and out grew it and then I started having asthma symtoms about 2 years ago. So the doctor and I finally figured out it was samters. I had lost my sense of smell about 15 years ago after a head trauma so I never thought it had anything to do with Samters as I didn't have the nasal issues back then. So my I am having my first nasal surgery this week and I am curious how painful is the surgery and typically how long to the results last? Also does this disease get worse has you get older? Thank you for any input.> > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

I also only have two other allergiesbirch and penicillin. My avoiding these, and keeping on my daily regimen things are under control. But that's an easy balance to muck up if I forget to take something. It's certainly not something that's cured with surgery.From: rpg4444 <rg@...>Subject: Re: Sinus Surgerysamters Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 10:15 AM

My symptoms sort of came on slowly to the point where I had to have my first polyp surgery. My second surgery was 2 years later. My third was 11 months later. I was sent to an allergist in our area who is familiar with Samters. He put me on 2-10mg Singular per day, two puffs of Nasonex in each nostril per day, one Loratadine 10 mg per day, and two inhales of Asmonex once per day. It has now been three years with no sign of the polyps returning and no asthma symptoms.

I keep away from aspirin and NSAIDS and see no reason to be desensitized to aspirin. In fact, my doctor adamantly advised against desensitization. With my recent back surgery, and the uncertainty of future nasal surgeries, it would have been a big hassle if I was desensitized.

The first nasal surgery was a little uncomfortable since some damage from a broken nose had to be taken care of also. If you can take pain meds(they have no affect on me), I am sure that you will not be that uncomfortable.

To answer you question about if the disease gets worse as you get older.....I guess that depends with each individual. With me, as I have gotten older(soon to be 65) my Samter's is just a minor inconvenience. I take my meds as mentioned above and by doing that I have not needed another surgery, have not had any sinus infections, and have not had any asthma symptoms. I'm pretty sure that I am the exception since I have absolutely no other items that I am allergic to that may trigger a reaction. My doctor felt that it was a little strange for a Samter's patient not to have some other allergies, but it is what it is. We are all different.

I hope your surgery goes well and that you can get on a med program that may prevent any future surgeries. Best wishes, Ron

>

> Hi,

>

> I am new to these group. Been having sinus troubles for about 10 years. I moved to the south 10 years ago and I thought I just had allergies with all the trees and grass. I was first diagnosed with non-allergic rhinitis and have live on claritin D for a long while. Have done the oral steroids several times a year for about 4 years. The Polyps showed up about 3 years ago. I started the NSAID reactions around the same time but never put two and two together until about 3 months ago. I had asthma as a child and out grew it and then I started having asthma symtoms about 2 years ago. So the doctor and I finally figured out it was samters. I had lost my sense of smell about 15 years ago after a head trauma so I never thought it had anything to do with Samters as I didn't have the nasal issues back then. So my I am having my first nasal surgery this week and I am curious how painful is the surgery and typically how long to the results last? Also does this

disease get worse has you get older? Thank you for any input.

>

[Guest guest]

Amy,

I forgot to add that about 6 months after my third, and I hope my last, polyp

surgery, I got my complete sense of smell back. I hope that yours comes back

also since that was what bothered me the most.

Best wishes, Ron

>

> Hi,

>

> I am new to these group. Been having sinus troubles for about 10 years. I

moved to the south 10 years ago and I thought I just had allergies with all the

trees and grass. I was first diagnosed with non-allergic rhinitis and have live

on claritin D for a long while. Have done the oral steroids several times a year

for about 4 years. The Polyps showed up about 3 years ago. I started the NSAID

reactions around the same time but never put two and two together until about 3

months ago. I had asthma as a child and out grew it and then I started having

asthma symtoms about 2 years ago. So the doctor and I finally figured out it was

samters. I had lost my sense of smell about 15 years ago after a head trauma so

I never thought it had anything to do with Samters as I didn't have the nasal

issues back then. So my I am having my first nasal surgery this week and I am

curious how painful is the surgery and typically how long to the results last?

Also does this disease get worse has you get older? Thank you for any input.

>

[Guest guest]

I am so glad to hear that surgery is that bad. I have Been scared to death and excited at the same time. I so pray my smell comes back and I can finally get out if constantly feeling as if I'm in a fog. I have appt 3 weeks after my surgery for the aspirin desensitivity. Thank you everyone for your encouraging. thoughts and thanks for being here is so nice to know there are people out there that understand.Amy BlackOn Feb 15, 2011, at 3:10 PM, "rpg4444" <rg@...> wrote:

Amy,

I forgot to add that about 6 months after my third, and I hope my last, polyp surgery, I got my complete sense of smell back. I hope that yours comes back also since that was what bothered me the most.

Best wishes, Ron

>

> Hi,

>

> I am new to these group. Been having sinus troubles for about 10 years. I moved to the south 10 years ago and I thought I just had allergies with all the trees and grass. I was first diagnosed with non-allergic rhinitis and have live on claritin D for a long while. Have done the oral steroids several times a year for about 4 years. The Polyps showed up about 3 years ago. I started the NSAID reactions around the same time but never put two and two together until about 3 months ago. I had asthma as a child and out grew it and then I started having asthma symtoms about 2 years ago. So the doctor and I finally figured out it was samters. I had lost my sense of smell about 15 years ago after a head trauma so I never thought it had anything to do with Samters as I didn't have the nasal issues back then. So my I am having my first nasal surgery this week and I am curious how painful is the surgery and typically how long to the results last? Also does this disease get worse has you get older? Thank you for any input.

>

[Guest guest]

Here's hoping that you have a speedy recovery and that the first smell you

regain is a pleasant one. :-)

Ron

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> Had my first sinus surgery last week and I feel pretty good. I have had a

headache but the nurse told me that is to be expected. I can breathe thru my

nose which is wonderful. Still no sense of smell but I am still hoping for it's

return.

>