Teacher Suffering

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I am a 5/6 grade teacher of 32 years. I have always experiencd sinus problems

and was under control until January of last year. I began to experience very

serious congestion, headaches, and other allergy related symptoms.

After many doctor visits, tests, and medications, nothing seemed to work. Summer

came and I did not experience those symtpons for the entire summer. I had been

diagnosed with a deviated septum in the winter, so decided to have the surgery

before the school year started.

After returning to school, and after the splints were removed from my nose, I

immediately began having congestion, sinus headaches, and fatigue. The

congestion is much less severe than it was before the surgery. The symptoms

begin about an hour after I arrive at school and progressively get worse

throughout the day. By the end of the day, I feel miserable. It is negatively

affecting my attitude, productivity, and overall mood while teaching. My

symptoms subside within an hour or two after leaving work.

I have spoken to my principal and she has been sympathethic to my condition. The

district came out and changed the air filter in my classroom, and was told to

remove all stuffed animals and a couch that I had.

I have kept a health log for the past 5 weeks and the symptoms have remained the

same on a consistent basis.

Where do I go from here? I have 2 years left before retirement, and really like

my school, but am afraid if I start making waves about my condition, the

district may switch me to another school.

I have my doctors wrting summaries of my health and their reccomedations.

Where do I go from here?

Thanks