I am in a very similar boat. I was on constant antibiotics since
October of 2006 because I was having horrendous sinus headaches
(although I had never had a single sinus infection). The doctor
finally convinced me to have surgery in January of 2007. After that
my life was a nightmare! One infection after another, I finally
switched doctors in March of 2007 and continue to see him. After
revision surgery in November of 2007 things improved but it still
seems as soon as I go off antibiotics I get another infection 2 weeks
later.

In my case, I think part of the problem is allergies. I seem to be
allergic to everything environmental (they wont test me for food
allergies...for whatever reason). I started allergy shots in December
of 2007, but so far they havent helped much.

I even tried a treatment called "N.A.E.T". A combination of
accupuncture and kinesiology aimed at allergy elimination. It was
quite expensive and after several months I didnt feel like it was
helping either so I stopped going.

its extremel frustrating.

Debbie


--- In helpsinuses@yahoogroups.com, "Patricia" <doglvnchick@...>
wrote:
>
> New member to the group. I'm so glad I found other people out
there
> with the same problems I'm having. Here is a brief recap.
>
> Two sinus surgeries - both in 2007.
> Tested for allergies - none detected.
> Immune profile completed - no issues.
> Numerous rounds of (various) antibotics lasting from two weeks to
three
> months.
> Daily use of NeilMed sinus rinse.
>
> It seems like the antibotics clear up the infection for a couple
weeks
> and then I'm sick again. I was just recently examined by an Infect
Dr.
> and go back in six weeks for a check up. (No results yet..)
>
> I keep thinking things will get better but they don't seem to. I
> realize sinus infections is nothing like Cancer, Heart Disease,
etc.
> but I hate to continue living like this.
>