any final suggestions,please

[ch/gh]

I go to the Ent tommorrow, i have a staph infection and levaquin 500mg for 3 weeks did not work does anyone have any other medicines to suggest that i can suggest to the doc. or any other natural herbs?  because i dont want turbinate surgery but i cant sleep and breathe because they are swelling so bad and im getting worse cause my muscles,joints are achy. thanks in advance. any advice greatly appreciated.

[Evie1963]

I'd really like to hear how you go at the ENT specialist today. I've had a chronic staph aureus infection for nearly 8 years and would be interested if he knows of an antibiotic or treatment that will rid us of this stubborn bacteria! Good luck, I hope everything goes well for you. :)

[Evie1963]

PS sorry I wasn't able to offer any help to you.

[bubbles07]

At GNC, there is a nose spray specifically for your symptoms called Colloidal Silver.  Make sure to talk with the specialists over @ GNC to check for any allergies you might have to herbs. or your physician.

Let me know.

[ch/gh]

First thank you for listening and I bought the Colloidal Silver so I will try that in the meantime,thanks for your suggestions.  I went to the Ent and for now they did some blood tests to check for viruses,white blood count, etc. Go back in 3 weeks, I luckily dont have MERSA  but my sinuses are not draining properly so the infection isnt clearing out. So probably will have to go in with cameras,etc to open up sinuses,plus i also have a deviated septum. Well anyway i got a few weeks so see if the Colloidal Silver works. Please keep in touch. How have you been feeling lately?

[bubbles07]

I hope it works for you.  My first sinus surgery was an artistic success.  I never had any more sinus infections nor did I suffer from allergies.   I experienced severe trauma in my life and had to undergo another sinus surgery and tmj endoscopic surgery to clear out inflammation of joint.  To date, I am not 100% healed yet.  I'm working really hard to get there.  I know for sure that colloidal silver works great for sinus infections or inflammed canals.  It did for me.

[ch/gh]

Hello again, how are you? I had a couple of questions if you don't mind. The Colloidal Silver says to use 1-4 sprays is that per day or per use? and it says not to use for more than 10 days do not use continuely.  after 10 days how long do you wait before using it again? I can't find an 800 number to ask all these questions.  I was wondering how you used it?  If  you dont mind me asking did you have inflamed turbinates also? What kind of sinus surgery did you have? thanks again for any input. keep in touch :)

[bubbles07]

When I used to use the Colloidal Silver, I used 8 sprays a day.  After 10 days, I waited one week for any change, if positive outlook continued for an additional 10 days.  Went back to ENT to use the scope to see if infection is diminishing.  Do you see any results as of yet?  Any discharge coming from the nose?  Hopefully so, this is really powerful.  This actually builds your immune system stronger against any viral/bacterial infection.  IMPORTANT:  You must let the dr know if you will continue with surgery that you did use Colloidal Silver @ least 2 weeks prior.  You don't want to mix herbs with prescriptions or anesthesia.

Let me know.

Nice to here from you.

[bubbles07]

Did you ever try "OREGANO OIL" from GNC?  Works great with chronic infections.  Nasty tasting because its oil.  (I took 8 drops to 8 oz of water).  It smells just like the leaves oregano for sauces.  Check to see how you should take if you've never taken it before.  Again, herbs can be damaging if you are allergic.  Always check.

Let me know.

  

[bubbles07]

What have doctors recommended for these chronic infections?  Have you been  to an infectious doctor?  If so, what did he recommend?  Sometimes, it takes many antibiotics before curing infections.  Not all work or your body may be so immune to them that they have no effect.  You need to start building up your immune system.

If you need more input, let me know.

[Evie1963]

I'm now on Keflex 250mg (clarithromycin) twice a day for staph infection - I also now have blocked ears because of middle ear infections I came down with 10 days ago. I'm a bit worried about trying new types of meds as I have a low immune system and have developed allergies to a few antibiotics and food. But I will ask my GP about the Colloidal Silver and oregano oil. It's a comfort to talk to people who understand. :) Thanks to you both.
PS Personally I have never been to an infectious doctor I went to an ENT a few years ago and had the camera put up my nose. The worse thing? Dry retching continuously after he sprayed a numbing agent? up my nose. The taste was disgusting! Embarrassingly he passed me his waste paper bin to use and a comment that he couldn't believe I had such a reaction! Needless to say I never went back to have an MRI. :(

[ch/gh]

You are very helpful. I have only been on the collodal silver for 3-4 days  the first day or so i was only using 1 spray in one nostril ( the turbinate swelling nostril)   I am now using 2 sprays in the one nostril. Would you use this like 3 times a day. I was afraid of using too much.should i use this in both nostrils ? my turbs are only swelling in the one   I haven't had any discharge coming from the nose. the last two comments you said to evie1963 or were you asking me those questions , if so  i have tried the oil of oregano and it didnt help. I havent seen an infectious doctor , Can you suggest any antibiotic that might be helpful?  the 500mg levaquin didnt help me. and the doctor said my body is probably immune to the antibiotics - but do you think all of them? I really dont want surgery  I WISH  i could cure this with a miracle antibiotic.  also do you think i should see an infectious doctor before doing surgery?  what sinus surgery did you have if you dont mind me asking ?  thanks for being here for me. :)  

[ch/gh]

Sorry to hear you are not doing well. Keep looking for that Ent that is nice and has a good bedside manner i didnt like my last doctor either. What area are you from?

[bubbles07]

Have you ever used "augmentin" antiobiotic?  This one is very powerful and expensive if you don't have insurance; worth a try if you can afford it.  I would recommend going to an infectious doctor because you need to build your immune system.

[bubbles07]

[bubbles07]

Sorry.  My mistake.  Hit the wrong button on computer.  Another strong antibiotic you should try is "Biaxin".  This one is used for staph infections.  I had a staph after my experience with surgery.  It took 3 weeks of Biaxin therapy before it went away.  Finally it did.  I know these antibiotics are expensive, but the doctors should have samples in there office.  Ask before filling script.  Usually they give it.

[bubbles07]

As per your questions on my personal experience with sinus surgery, I've had my sinuses opened completely.  I experienced a blow to my face after having the perfect sinus surgery - no more infection or allergy and breathing was awesome.  I smelt things I couldn't prior.  I had a good experience with my very first one in 2001.  The ENT Surgeon was worth every dollar.  I woke up with minimal pain/bleeding.  My second surgery was a mistake because I got divorced and moved away from the original surgeon and didn't feel like driving 40 minutes to him (as I've said - big mistake).  I experienced the worst pain and healing was etrocious.  My third was back to the original surgeon who fixed the nightmares mistake.  The surgery is good if you really need it.  It helps in many ways.  Make sure you check the surgeons credentials from top to bottom.((  My trauma was due to my ex - I received a severe blow to the face, including the nose and underwent alot of pain, unimaginable pain; it took years for them to diagnose and because of that dreadful day, still have the pain.  Surgery is required but a rather scary one)).  Like I said, the original surgery was artistically done.  Any doctor who looked at the CT after the surgery was amazed and with disbelief that such surgery can be done.  What area are you in?  You shouldn't be afraid of the surgery.  It really isn't bad at all.  A little discomfort/bleeding is all you should experience.  Again, every body is different.  Do not do strenuous work.  

[bubbles07]

Good to talk with both of you.  It's nice to be able to give and receive advice on everyday life situations.

Good luck to both of you.

Talk with you soon.

[bubbles07]

Do you know anything about ear pressure besides TMJ.  I constantly feel it in the left ear and it's extremely annoying.  Any suggestions?  

[ch/gh]

Sorry to hear about what happened to your nose again:(   You are very helpful to me I hope you dont mind all my questions. do you think i should use the silver 8 sprays a day?  should i use it in only the nostril that gives me trouble?  How do you find out about a doctors credentials?  do you think Biaxin antibiotic is stronger than the  silver nose spray?  What does an infectious doctor do for you?  do you know a good infectious doctor?   I live in Pennsylvania- but close to Ohio. How about you ,where are you from?  again, i cant thank you enough :)

[bubbles07]

Only use it in the nostril that's infected.  You can use it 8 sprays a day.  You can look up a doctors credential by going on a website for medical md profiles.  I'll get you a site.  Biaxin is a very strong antibiotic and I'm shocked that your doctor has not recommended it by now.  Also, you should get a shot of Vitamin B12 to start building up your immune system along with a strong antibiotic.  This is where an infectious doctor comes in because they build resistence against the virus/bacteria.  I live in New Jersey near the Continental Arena.  I'm glad I can help you.  If you ever need more advice and I can help you with it, send me a message.  I'll search on my side if you're having trouble on yours.  I've been through alot.  Life experience taught me well.

[Evie1963]

I live in Southern Sydney, Aust., I'm allergic to the clavulanic acid that is in Augmentin. :( I have tried Rulide and Klacid, Klacid is the same as Biaxin. It looks like I will have to see a different ENT specialist if Keflex doesn't work. Thanks for your replies.

[ch/gh]

Thanks for the info, where do you get the shot for vitamin b12, Is the infectious doctor the only one that gives that shot? It would be great if you know that website for medical profiles,thanks. Do you think it would be wise to see the infectious doctor before getting surgery with the Ent? talk to you soon:)

[ch/gh]

Wow,I didnt realize how far away you were. Do you have a lot of doctors to choose from in Sydney? How is the weather there now?  Let me know if you have any progress, I wish you well also:)

[bubbles07]

My son would fly to australia tomorrow.  His idol was Steve Irwin, the croc man.  I was supposed to take him this year but the unfortunate tragedy took place.  How far are you from there?  It's really beautiful there as per pictures I've seen.  I am hoping to get there hopefully sometime in 2008 if all goes well.

[bubbles07]

Any doctor, including your regular medical doctor, can give you a B12 injection.  You can purchase B12 @ GNC and take it on a daily basis but the initial start, you should get an injection.  It works faster when given by injection, so I've experienced.  It's a vitamin to boost up your immune system to fight against viruses/bacteria along with strong antibiotics.  As per choosing surgery over an infectious doctor, that all depends on how severe the situation is.  Ive been down that road for a year before I went under surgery.  The infections only got worse over time but we are all different.  What didn't work for me may very well work for you.  Both ENT and Infectious doctors are well educated pretty much on the same level of expertise. As per your history, you might end up going for the surgery down the road.  When is the last time you had the CT Sinus?  If you had a recent one and no change, then it might be better to go through it, it can only help.  Your breathing will be better because the surgeon will open up your congested/infected sinuses and any infection found.  Pt's I've talked with who've undergone sinus surgery, including myself,  had a good experience with some discomfort.

[Evie1963]

We do have alot of doctors to choose from. The weather here yesterday was beautiful, lovely and warm like a spring day but that can change very quickly and we can be back to winter temps by the next day. Although, it's 6.50am now and the sun is shining, could be another nice one. :) Steve Irwin was from Queensland and I'm from New South Wales, so it is quite a distance and yes it is beautiful up there. Queensland is where the rainforests are and it's much warmer up there. I hope you do get to visit Bubbles we're a pretty friendly  laid back lot. :)

[ch/gh]

My last CT sinus was in march or april of this year. I will ask about the b12 shot    do you suggest to  get  the shot before surgery? I am also waiting for some blood results back . keep in touch:)

[bubbles07]

It's always good to get a b12 shot.  As per before surgery,  I would take the arnica which helps in healing.  No advil/motrin etc.  It makes you bleed more-becomes dangerous in surgery.  You have to be careful.  What blood test are you waiting for?  CBC?  keep in touch.

[ch/gh]

They are  checking for some viruses and checked my imoglobbins.  What is the CBC?

[bubbles07]

CBC:  complete blood count-mostly checking for infections or abnormal reading; to check a MD go to:  rateMDs.com

Hope to hear from you soon.

[ch/gh]

Glad your back haven't heard from you lately, everything okay?  Yeah they did a CBC. I had elevated reading for epstein barr,everything else was okay, but i have got different news, i thought i would get a second opinion about a root canal i had done a year and half ago. The new dentist found tooth decay and root canal tooth has sharp edges tooth may be cracked anyway  i was concerned in this area because this is my upper left of my mouth and the turbinates are swelling on the left side of my nose may be just coincidental  but im trying all routes before i finally decide on sinus surgery,so i am getting a few teeth fixed and i will go from there,i just hope this is the cause so i dont have to have sinus surgery.. the new dentist said the sinus might be affecting my teeth or vice versa  or possible in my case  i might just have both problems..  i hope you dont mind i ramble on but its nice to talk to  you.... thanks again for listening to me... keep in touch:)

[bubbles07]

I was away with my kids before they returned back to school.  I'm sorry.  I thought I wrote that.  Went to VA beach.  It was nice to get away from the north jersey side.  I'm glad that you have another possibility other than surgery.  It never hurts to keep searching as long as its not life threatening.  sinus and teeth are very closely connected.  One sits ontop the other.  Its a great possiblity this might be your problem.  Fingers crossed for good luck.