Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi Debbie - this seems a little strange to me. I would have thought that if you are having recurring sinus troubles, an Ear, Nose & Throat specialist would have been the one to see - not a neurologist. Has your allergist ever ordered a sinus x-ray series? Maybe they are impacted? Keep us posted. We care...........Doreen > > Hi Clora and all, > > I don't get migraines but do get lots of sinus headaches. The last > time I saw my allergist he said if my headaches won't go away then > I should see a neurologist, also. Last week he did give me the > antibiotic Augmentin for my sinus infection. It took care of my sinus > headache for several days but now it's very bad again. So guess will > have to make an appointment with my neuro to find out why I get those > headaches too often. > Debbie L > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi Doreen, Thanks for your reply. I don't want to see my stupid ENT since she won't do anything for me. In the past I saw her about my sinus infection but she didn't give me anything. She's the one that did my thyroid surgery though. My allergist is willing to order a CT scan for me and not the sinus xray series. Will call him Monday. Don't think my sinus are impacted since I flush them out once or twice daily with my Ayr flush kit. Also take decongestants each day, too. hugs, Debbie L > > Hi Debbie - this seems a little strange to me. I would have thought > that if you are having recurring sinus troubles, an Ear, Nose & Throat > specialist would have been the one to see - not a neurologist. Has > your allergist ever ordered a sinus x-ray series? Maybe they are > impacted? Keep us posted. We care...........Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I also have really bad sinuses..I have had two sinus surgeries..Now im on the decensitizing regiment with my allergy shots...I had switch allergist 2 years ago.. He retested me and found more things im a allergic and change my shots...Im am also on singular,nasonex and allegra d...My sinus Have never been better..I cant say that about the ra...When was the last time you were tested? My allergy doc told me that as we get older we tend to collect more allergies... diane in ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi Diane, Thanks for your response. I have had sinus surgery also and was allergy tests 3-4 years ago. Should have called my allergist today to find out exactly when and also to get the scan. I do use Flonase in the mornings. Debbie L Texas --- In , " diane crawford " <nuttynurse25@...> wrote: > > I also have really bad sinuses..I have had two sinus surgeries..Now > im on the decensitizing regiment with my allergy shots...I had switch > allergist 2 years ago.. He retested me and found more things im a > allergic and change my shots...Im am also on singular,nasonex and > allegra d...My sinus Have never been better..I cant say that about the > ra...When was the last time you were tested? My allergy doc told me > that as we get older we tend to collect more allergies... > > > diane in ohio > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Debbie, By any chance are you on Humira? *~ Kami ~* [ ] Re: Debbie's Sinuses Hi Debbie - this seems a little strange to me. I would have thought that if you are having recurring sinus troubles, an Ear, Nose & Throat specialist would have been the one to see - not a neurologist. Has your allergist ever ordered a sinus x-ray series? Maybe they are impacted? Keep us posted. We care...........Doreen > > Hi Clora and all, > > I don't get migraines but do get lots of sinus headaches. The last > time I saw my allergist he said if my headaches won't go away then > I should see a neurologist, also. Last week he did give me the > antibiotic Augmentin for my sinus infection. It took care of my sinus > headache for several days but now it's very bad again. So guess will > have to make an appointment with my neuro to find out why I get those > headaches too often. > Debbie L . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hi Debbie - you're quite welcome. I'm sorry things aren't good with your ENT. I did have another thought, though. You mentioned that you are taking decongestants every day. I have heard of a " rebound effect " where your body would become dependent on the decongestant. I had troubles with this years ago with the Afrin nasal decongestant spray. May I recommend that you try to " wean " yourself off the decongestant? The Ayr should take care of any swelling in the nasal passages without having to use the decongestant too. After a few (or several) days, you should begin to feel better without having to take a decongestant at all. Just my humble opinion - I am not a medical professional - just an experienced " rebounder " . Hope this helps.............Doreen > > Hi Doreen, > Thanks for your reply. I don't want to see my stupid ENT since she > won't do anything for me. In the past I saw her about my sinus > infection but she didn't give me anything. She's the one that did > my thyroid surgery though. > > My allergist is willing to order a CT scan for me and not the sinus > xray series. Will call him Monday. Don't think my sinus are > impacted since I flush them out once or twice daily with my Ayr > flush kit. Also take decongestants each day, too. > hugs, > Debbie L > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Wow, Debbie - there you have it. " FLONASE belongs to a class of medications called intranasal corticosteroids that reduce inflammation, therefore, reducing the nasal airway's response to allergens and irritants in the air. " http://www.flonase.com/about/works.html If you are taking a separate decongestant, that would explain everything. Please let us know how this all works out for you.........Doreen > > Hi Diane, > Thanks for your response. I have had sinus surgery also and was > allergy tests 3-4 years ago. Should have called my allergist today > to find out exactly when and also to get the scan. I do use Flonase > in the mornings. > > Debbie L > Texas > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hi Kami, No, I don't take Humira. Looked it up and saw it can cause sinusitis. Debbie L > > Debbie, > > By any chance are you on Humira? > > > *~ Kami ~* > > > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Doreen that makes sense about the rebound effect. I usually take Mucinex D twice a day or generic Sudafed PE twice a day but will cut back on them and see what happens. > > Hi Debbie - you're quite welcome. I'm sorry things aren't good with > your ENT. I did have another thought, though. You mentioned that you > are taking decongestants every day. I have heard of a " rebound effect " > where your body would become dependent on the decongestant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 another thought too, I was on flonase for some years..My nose would dry out and bleed..So he switch me over to the nasonex, and problem seemed to resolved..He said that flonase contains some alcohol witch sould cause that..I dont know if your having that problem too..Just a thought... diane in ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Doreen and group; Doreen a few years ok I did the same thing, and had to wean myself off too. When I went to the docs, she is the one that told me. It also has a warning in the pack when you purchase it. I hope that helps Debbie. hugs Clora ************************************************************** > Hi Debbie - you're quite welcome. I'm sorry things aren't good with > your ENT. I did have another thought, though. You mentioned that you > are taking decongestants every day. I have heard of a " rebound effect " > where your body would become dependent on the decongestant. I had > troubles with this years ago with the Afrin nasal decongestant spray. > May I recommend that you try to " wean " yourself off the decongestant? > The Ayr should take care of any swelling in the nasal passages without > having to use the decongestant too. After a few (or several) days, you > should begin to feel better without having to take a decongestant at all. > > Just my humble opinion - I am not a medical professional - just an > experienced " rebounder " . Hope this helps.............Doreen > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Kami, Debbie and group; I take Humira injections and hopefully it wont give me sinusitus. I been taking it for a few months. hugs Clora **************************************************************** > Hi Kami, > > No, I don't take Humira. Looked it up and saw it can cause sinusitis. > > Debbie L > > > > > > > Debbie, > > > > By any chance are you on Humira? > > > > > > *~ Kami ~* > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Best of luck to you, Debbie. I hope this will be the solution you need to feel better..............Doreen > > Doreen that makes sense about the rebound effect. I usually take > Mucinex D twice a day or generic Sudafed PE twice a day but will cut > back on them and see what happens. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 So far I don't have any problem using my Flonase. In 2007 when my insurance changed to Blue Cross I had to switch my Vancenase to something else. I asked my allergist for Nasonex but he gave me the Flonase instead. Debbie --- In , " diane crawford " <nuttynurse25@...> wrote: > > another thought too, I was on flonase for some years..My nose would dry > out and bleed..So he switch me over to the nasonex, and problem seemed > to resolved..He said that flonase contains some alcohol witch sould > cause that..I dont know if your having that problem too..Just a > thought... > > diane in ohio > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thanks Doreen! Yesterday I took one Sudafed PE in the morning and again in the evening. My headaches weren't as bad yesterday and so far today. Debbie L > > > > Doreen that makes sense about the rebound effect. I usually take > > Mucinex D twice a day or generic Sudafed PE twice a day but will cut > > back on them and see what happens. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Debbie and group; Debbie I am so glad to hear your flonase is working for you. I know how changing insurances can be a headache. God bless and take care gentle hugs Clora *********************************************************** > > > So far I don't have any problem using my Flonase. In 2007 when my > insurance changed to Blue Cross I had to switch my Vancenase to > something else. I asked my allergist for Nasonex but he gave me the > Flonase instead. > Debbie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Debbie and group Thats great Debbie. I am still waiting for my migraine medicine. The mail hasn't run yet. It has to be signed for. So I am watching and waiting. I am so glad your headaches are easing up hon. God bless and take care gentle hugs CLora ************************************************************** > Thanks Doreen! > Yesterday I took one Sudafed PE in the morning and again in the > evening. My headaches weren't as bad yesterday and so far today. > Debbie L > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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