Guest guest Posted December 14, 2003 Report Share Posted December 14, 2003 Hi, I have gotten some relief in the last few days. The RA seems almost isolated to my ankles and feet. Sometimes it feels like I have real bad sun burn on my feet on top--strange isn't it? I have used a whirl pool tub and a portable foot soaking tub -- the water therapy seems to have helped alot! I am also exercising again. I do yoga! Yoga Journal has a web site in case some of you are interested in learning more. I switched to over the counter naproxen and I am not as nauseated now. I have another appointment with the primary care doctor on Tuesday. I am not able to get a rheumatologist appointment before January. But right now, I don't feel like I need much medicine--not sure why this is happening, but very greatful for less pain. I have also cut down on eating all types of meat and switched to tea instead of coffee. Maybe my reduction in pain won't last, but I am grateful for a good day today!!! -you didn't say where your RA is or if it just hurts all over but I wanted to caution you about using heat near your belly since you are pregnant. Stay away from heating pads, therabead pads, or real hot baths involving your abdomen until you consult with your OB/GYN. Heat on the abdomen can sometimes bring about early labor. There are plenty of single mothers out there and you will be a great mom and in most all communities of today there is alot of support for single moms!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 > > Hello, I have suffered from Samter's for about 15 years. I have had > 3 surgeries and tried all the usual medications and my problem had > always persisted. That is until last May when I had a fourth surgery > performed by Dr. Duncavage at Vanderbilt Medical Center in > Nashville, TN. > > Not only was I very pleased with the surgery itself, but the follow > up treatment is something I hadn't heard of before. I take a daily > dose of an atibiotic called Biaxin which is supposed to lower > eosinophiles which Dr. Duncavage believes causes the swelling/polyp > formation. I also use Pulmicort respules nasally. These are liquid > capsules usually used in nebulizers for asthma, but I recline my head > and drop the liquid into my sinuses. I have also tried to lower my > intake of foods with high salicylate content. > > It's been six months since surgery and I'm doing great. I actually > have regained my sense of smell which I haven't had for several years > without big doses of steroids. I have more relief than after any of > my previous surgeries. Dr. Duncavage seems confident that this > treatment and in-office removal of any recurring polyps that obstruct > my airways will keep me feeling good and prevent major surgeries. > Just want to bump this and add that I've now been doing great for one year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 > > Hello, I have suffered from Samter's for about 15 years. I have had > 3 surgeries and tried all the usual medications and my problem had > always persisted. That is until last May when I had a fourth surgery > performed by Dr. Duncavage at Vanderbilt Medical Center in > Nashville, TN. > > Not only was I very pleased with the surgery itself, but the follow > up treatment is something I hadn't heard of before. I take a daily > dose of an atibiotic called Biaxin which is supposed to lower > eosinophiles which Dr. Duncavage believes causes the swelling/polyp > formation. I also use Pulmicort respules nasally. These are liquid > capsules usually used in nebulizers for asthma, but I recline my head > and drop the liquid into my sinuses. I have also tried to lower my > intake of foods with high salicylate content. > > It's been six months since surgery and I'm doing great. I actually > have regained my sense of smell which I haven't had for several years > without big doses of steroids. I have more relief than after any of > my previous surgeries. Dr. Duncavage seems confident that this > treatment and in-office removal of any recurring polyps that obstruct > my airways will keep me feeling good and prevent major surgeries. > Just want to bump this and add that I've now been doing great for one year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Are you on systemic steroids or just inhalers?It sounds like your doctor determined that you have fungal sinisitis, right?--Tiborshawscope <shawscope@...> wrote: > > Hello, I have suffered from Samter's for about 15 years. I have had > 3 surgeries and tried all the usual medications and my problem had > always persisted. That is until last May when I had a fourth surgery > performed by Dr. Duncavage at Vanderbilt Medical Center in > Nashville, TN. > > Not only was I very pleased with the surgery itself, but the follow > up treatment is something I hadn't heard of before. I take a daily > dose of an atibiotic called Biaxin which is supposed to lower > eosinophiles which Dr. Duncavage believes causes the swelling/polyp > formation. I also use Pulmicort respules nasally. These are liquid > capsules usually used in nebulizers for asthma, but I recline my head > and drop the liquid into my sinuses. I have also tried to lower my > intake of foods with high salicylate content. > > It's been six months since surgery and I'm doing great. I actually > have regained my sense of smell which I haven't had for several years > without big doses of steroids. I have more relief than after any of > my previous surgeries. Dr. Duncavage seems confident that this > treatment and in-office removal of any recurring polyps that obstruct > my airways will keep me feeling good and prevent major surgeries. > Just want to bump this and add that I've now been doing great for one year! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Interesting article, thanks for sending it. I was on erythromycin as a teenager to treat acne, I think for a year or so. What’s funny is that was the last time I was on antibiotics until I was 30ish and got my first sinus infection… I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve been on antibiotics in the last year! I didn’t have asthma and my allergies were not as bad then as they are now, so I have no idea if it had any affect on those things. But now I would certainly have issues taking antibiotics long-term, as lately they can screw up my stomach and they definitely screw up my female cycle! Not a good thing. Plus after having an allergic reaction to Avelox, I am paranoid now of taking any new antibiotic. So while it is an interesting concept, I have a feeling it might not help a lot of us. K. Re: Some Relief I found an article which talks about use of clarithomycin long-term in asthma, nasal polyps, etc. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=394343 I would have some concerns about it -- but I did not see in this article where they address concerns of it. For one thing, I would wonder about bacteria developing resistance, which is scary. But for me I just would have major problems with candida if I was on antibiotics all the time. I can't even take them for a few days. I get so sick and have such terrible infections from them. Any thoughts? Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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