Hi, My name is Arana. I am sick right now from a sinus infection. This is the second time I've come down with this illness. I had had pretty bad headaches...
Welcome to our group, Arana, that's a nice name. Whereas it is true to a degree that misery loves company, it is also the fact that often times, family...
Hi, siuns sufferers. My 13-y-o son with an extensive health history (UC, ileostomy for 17 months, total of 5 major abdominal surgeries including total...
Don't know that I've ever quite heard a story such as your son's. He has all of our concern for his well being as well as concern for your frustration. As...
Thanks, Mary. Last year I did ask his peditrician to order bloodwork to check for immune deficiency (thank you, HMO) and everything looks normal. He used the...
Hi Arana-- In addtion to following the advice of your doctor, I would recommend that you begin a program of daily humming. Medical researchers in Sweden found...
... What did he mean by this? Surgery? or Some kind of Suction procedure? ... Well, since he has no allergies or sensitivities, perhaps he WILL grow out of...
Although the ENT doctor said he's drained one of his patients 7 TIMES, ... procedure? ... This is your basic sinus surgery. They go in and puncture an area of ...
... okay, so that probably is FESS surgery, oh yeah been there done that 4 times myself but as an adult. BTW, multiples & scaring are debated often here. On...
There is a product that has helped me with my sinuses, SINUPRET. You have to order it , it runs about 12.00 for 50. I have had 5 sinus surgeries and constant...
Hey everybody! My name is Katy and i'm a newbie to the list. After feeling like total crap (major fatigue/weakness) for 4 months and seeing several doctors, we...
Hi, Katy, I'm fairly new here, too (see my "getting frustrated" post below). You're right -- it may not be quite that easy. My 13-y-o son has been battling...
Hi Connie, thanks for the welcome! :) I'm so sorry that your poor little boy has had to deal with so much. He sounds like a trooper! That saline flush sounds...
RE: flushing, I highly recommend this on a daily if not twice daily basis. as far as not being able to exercise, sinusitis is about the only thing that stops...
Are just some of the symptoms of a stealth intracellular infection. So much mystery in this Chronic Sinusitis. I feel especially very sad about the young...
I'm so glad to hear someone is helping you so much. There are so many crackpot doctors out there. It's good to hear of good ones. I hope this helps. Keep...
Hi, I'm new here and posting for ideas for my 5 year old daughter. She has reoccuring sinus infections. Our doctor visits takes us to a pulmonologist,...
Mine did not start until mid to late 30's. Why does she go off of this too quickly? Do they run tests to see if infection is gone or what kind of infection...
She was on it the first time for a month. The next few times- only 10 days. We've never tested afterwards. She's always well when it's summer time- but as...
There SURE is a good one in New York. Perhaps I can revive one of our inactive members & she can shed some light on this. good luck to your daughter. cdgni...
Hi, Cathy, I'm sorry I don't have any new answers for you -- I'm in a similar situation with a 13-y-o, who's been going through this for about 3 years. (See my...
I'm looking for recommendations for a pediatrician ENT. I've made an app't at Georgetown Medical Hospital for the ENT there- but I have no idea if he's good...
... Wish I could help you there but unfortunately, I'm in Northern California, -- Mary Jane Judkins Plutonium Facility Archivist Nuclear Materials Technology...
This is so scary. My 2 year old had similiar problems with his sinuses and ears. It lasted for about a year. They did place tubes in his ears, and eventually...
Is there any fever? Beware of the ENT. They may want to do surgery on your daughter right away. Don't let them do it. Go to the extreme with all other avenues...
From my perspective, a child that has bouts of sinus problems during the winter months (only) is probably not, or probably should not be a candidate for...
This is scary to read. I say that because I've been very sick over the last week with sinusitis. I got my CT scan results back, and it says that I have a...
Wow Mr. Lewis, Thanks for that insight. Another lady was telling me last Saturday when I was really feeling ill about some natural remedies to help clear up...
No, for me, I've NEVER had sinus problems - until now. I've only had sinusitis 2 times in my life, and now my CT scan results said that I have a "very mild"...
For those concerned: I hope they don't let this cat out of the bag and kill a fifth of the American population. Wish some big bucks like this would be granted...
