Sphenoid sinus infection, anyone heard of this?

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I've been having occupital headaches and facial tingling. My doc sent me in for a brain MRI. Everything was normal, except the radiologist noted "EXTENSIVE sphenoid sinus thickening, lesser in frontal region. Been taking 2000 mg amoxicillin fro 2 weeks, I still have large amounts of drainage. I have been reading that these areas of thickening can cause very serious problems if not treated. I'm a little scared, my next step is a ENT. My question is Can this cause the problems that I am experiencing? Should I maybe be on stronger antibiotics? Thank you very much.Jenny Wren
5/21/2006
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The Sphenoid sinuses are located in the body of the sphenoid bone. This is located just behind the eyes. The inflammation of this sinus often is felt as a nagging headache behind the eyes or on the side of the head. A sinus is an air pocket within a cavity of a bone and has a narrow opening for blood vessels. These vessels are very very small and blood must pass one cell at a time. Antibiotics in the body are "cleaned up" by the liver almost faster than it can travel up into the sinus to get rid of any infection or inflammation. Because of this, antibiotics are given over a period of time instead of just a few days as with "normal" infections/inflammations. If the medication is not taken long enough, the condition may return again. Sinus drainage, or post nasal drip is an occurance that happens on a daily basis whether or not you know it is happening. As long as the drainage is clear and without odor, and doesn't taste sweet, it is considered to be "normal".

star queen
5/23/2006
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Some sinus infections are difficult to treat, because of what the poster above mentioned. If symptoms persist, I would go to an ENT. In the past, I have had wicked sinus infections. I have been given a shot of some sort of cortisone, or predisone, for inflammation (helped alot) and a continued course of antibiotic therapy. In my case, my sinus infections were chronic, accompanied with blood and discharge. They seem to come and go with the years. Right now, they are gone....good luck to you.

lmroswell
5/29/2006
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I have been having weird nauseating pain. It is centered in the upper soft palate, and radiates down the back of my throat, along my jaw line, and on bad occasions, up into my temple on one side. It usually only happens once a week, and the pain level varies. The pain on one occasion was so bad that I thought it had to be a stroke, but then the pain stopped and I had massive relief. Do you have any idea what could cause this?

duck-girl
8/10/2006
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Sounds like some sort of infection or sinusitis. Your sinuses can become over sensitive to allergens, cold air, etc. If you have had a history of sinus trouble, it is more likely that this may be the problem. In any event, get to the doctor as soon as possible. Any condition that may involve the sphenoid sinuses, needs to be addressed as quickly as possible. Delays in diagnosis of problems related to this area can have devastating complications. God bless you.

JDanMan
8/22/2006
 duck girl
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