wellmy update is this-not much. this has dragged on now for so long im desperated for relief. my allergist did some allergy prick tests to see if there is...
I'm sooo sorry to hear what trouble you are having. Have you ever tested for gluten and/or casein sensitivities? Most prick/blood tests don't pick this up -...
How do you tell the difference between sinus drainage and reflux. My sinus's drain constantly but I an wondering if part of it is reflux too. I am always...
pronin2, Every time I went to one of my ENTs, I was scoped. No cultures were taken. At another ENT--when I suspected infection, they took cultures with the...
I'm new to this group and thought I should introduce myself and the situation I am here to find help for. My name is Denise and I'm hoping to find ways to help...
Yes, Melinda! It does work for some and for varying degrees. I think sometimes we are so hell bent on being 100 percent after being so miserable for so long we...
Hi all!! Mu name is BonM. I am new to the group. I actually searched for a sinus related group because my sinuses are real bad. I have has sinus infection...
Jillian - there is a difference between the drainage and reflux, but, the constant draining of your sinuses can cause reflux to occur. I've had this problem...
Denise, Yes, sinus cleansing absolutely helps. But I would recommend the Neil- Med Sinus Rinse system over a neti pot. I tried a neti pot and had good results...
Jennifer, Yes, I am working my way onto the Body Ecology Diet. It is hard but not impossible. I joined a yahoo group of people doing it for support because not...
hi iwatned to know how does one tell the difference between allergies and sinusitus. I have severe fatigue, weakness, burning and itching in my forhead,...
I have been on medication for almost 3 weeks now for my sinus infection and earache, yet there seems to be not much relieved. My left ear is still painful,...
I won't be able to help you much except to say, I pretty much have pain in my ears & mucous, when it decides to let loose. (which is always a blessing) This...
Sounds like you need another visit to the doctor. Hopefully, your HMO will permit this. Be sure & tell him that bleeding like that is not right. Could there...
Hello! I have just been diagnosed with what I guess to be "empy nose syndrome"...saw the definition online, and this is exactly what my doc described to me,...
5 months post surgery I've only had one sinus infection since, but a lot of "phantom"symptoms. Had some allergy testing (3rd time this year) the other day with...
I suspect that I have that as well 'cause ENT's always say "why, you have big huge caverns in your sinuses, therefore, there is no reason for your constant...
Hi there...I went to see another doc today, for my left ear and sinus infection,which has lasted for almost 2 months now. The ear specialist doc, said my left...
Hello- new to the group but constant continual sufferer. Here is my history: 2001 I had my first sinus surgery - left side 2002 2nd sinus surgery - left...
Ahhhh Gretchen...I am sorry you're so miserable! I can relate, believe me. I would stay away from anymore surgeries. It doesn't sound like they're helping,...
Hi there...I went to see another doc today, for my left ear and sinus infection,which has lasted for almost 2 months now. The ear specialist doc, said my left...
I had septoplasty along with surgery to remove other excess bone. I can say that it unequivocally helped me, I am 75%-80% better and have had NO sinus...
I think Tammy is on the right track with the probiotics and dietary changes...check out the Body Ecology Diet. It's a very hard diet to do, but it works!!! It...
My question is, why all of a sudden is it just being noticed that you have a deviated septum after visiting several doctors in a period of 10 years? I had...
Hello, Richard here in Chicago 62 yr old male. Had septoplasty surgery at Northwestern University Hospital in April of this year. Additional complication was...
Hi Monica, After I got married, I moved to this new country. For some period of time, I didn't go to see the ENT, most of the time, I thought it was my chest...