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Has any had endoscopic sinus surgery before? Is it worth it for a chronic sinus infection? If any of you has had this procedure I would greatly appreciate the pros and cons of the experience. thanks
oh that's great to hear, I'm so glad you are doing better....I felt well enough to go out of town for the weekend, and I still don't feel bad now that I'm home so that's a good sign.I do think the inhaler is helping, my lungs and airway don't hurt like they usually do.
but I'm worried about being off antihistamines for 5 days, that's going to be hard. I will let you know how the testing goes, and yeah I heard the allergy shots are a regular thing that you have to get for years. Let me know how it goes.
I'll let you know after next Tues, how my testing went, they said bring a book because it's 3 hours for 2 days and it's really boring.
but I'm worried about being off antihistamines for 5 days, that's going to be hard. I will let you know how the testing goes, and yeah I heard the allergy shots are a regular thing that you have to get for years. Let me know how it goes.
I'll let you know after next Tues, how my testing went, they said bring a book because it's 3 hours for 2 days and it's really boring.
Hey, this is my first time back in the forum in a while. Thanks for your hopes and prayers.
My surgery went fairly well. Most of my symptoms are gone now and now I'm just trying to get my breathing back to normal and get back on my feet. Im still sore around my face and my ENT said it healed really well and he doesnt need to see me again.
Im also getting allergy shots. Its crazy because i have to get these shots over 2 years every week. Tell me if thats how you are getting yours done and how your tests are. Also what kind of test you get. How is the inhaler helping?
thanks
My surgery went fairly well. Most of my symptoms are gone now and now I'm just trying to get my breathing back to normal and get back on my feet. Im still sore around my face and my ENT said it healed really well and he doesnt need to see me again.
Im also getting allergy shots. Its crazy because i have to get these shots over 2 years every week. Tell me if thats how you are getting yours done and how your tests are. Also what kind of test you get. How is the inhaler helping?
thanks
How did your surgery go? I didn't forget about you, in fact thinking about you a lot and I hope/pray that you are feeling better. Let me know.
My infection was gone on the CT scan but i still felt bad, the pain in my face has gone now after a few wees, I saw the allergist yesterday and she gave me an albuterol inhaler...and I'm going to get allergy tests on the 18th and 19th. It's 2 days of testing at a different center, I have to stop the antihistamines 4 days before. Then she said they will give me the allergy shots etc.
Let me know how you are.
My infection was gone on the CT scan but i still felt bad, the pain in my face has gone now after a few wees, I saw the allergist yesterday and she gave me an albuterol inhaler...and I'm going to get allergy tests on the 18th and 19th. It's 2 days of testing at a different center, I have to stop the antihistamines 4 days before. Then she said they will give me the allergy shots etc.
Let me know how you are.
Yeah, Im going to push for allergy shots after I recover from surgery. My surgery is on thursday so hopefully it works out and nothing bad happens. Thanks for the tips Ill pick some Vitamin D and try it out.
So was your infection completely gone? Or did the ENT feel it was moving out on is own and didnt need any surgical intervention?
Thanks I appreciate the tips for insomnia, I will try them.
So was your infection completely gone? Or did the ENT feel it was moving out on is own and didnt need any surgical intervention?
Thanks I appreciate the tips for insomnia, I will try them.
It has something to do with that the infection has contributed to an obstruction so the pus ball can't drain, and your deviated septum, and allergies are all contributing to that.
Thanks for letting me know I'll stop the Benadryl then the week prior. I went out the last 2 nights, I always leave very early and get kidded about being a lightweight. Last night I went to a high school reunion, I was already sick but the perfume there just floored me, my throat and eyes were just on fire, I was so congested by the time I got home. And I still feel exactly the same in regard to the sinus symptoms except I'm not in excruciating pain.
So I also feel that this is not the end of this for me. I'm going to push for allergy shots because I feel like a complete freak that needs to live in a bubble or something. I can't deal. here is something I wrote for an editorial. I've also been taking 100 mg. of Benydrl at night. The sunlight, exercise, are really important! You should also get some Vitamin D supplements, start with 1000 mg.
Top 5 Sleep Tips
1. Stimulants--Use your bed only for sleep and sex—don’t read or watch TV in bed- and avoid other stimulants that include vigorous exercise, caffeine in beverages and such things as caffeine containing medications like Excedrin, smoking, alcohol, and emotionally charged conversations in the evening. Because individuals have their own thresholds for each of these I always say to find your own cut off time. But the general rule of thumb is to limit your caffeine laced drinks to three cups and before 10 am. Just being aware that all of these are factors is the first step in knowing that you have to find your own limitations/thresholds.
2. Sleep environment-- Keep your sleep environment dark, quiet, comfortable and cool. That includes black out shades, drapes, or even an eye mask. Any light at all during the night will disrupt your circadian clock and your ability to sleep, so keep lighted clocks out of your bedroom (use a clock that requires you to push a button on top to illuminate). Some people like to use a fan for white noise to drown out any other noises, comfort can come from changing your sheets more often and investing in comfortable bed linens and pillows and temperature is so important you need an environment that is around 64-68 degrees. Today there are great pillows like the down alternative gel pillows that are made from polyester that you can you buy 2 King size gel pillows for around 25$. And the deal with changing your sheets often is to reduce itching and feeling hot from things like dust mites. Fewer dust mites can mean a difference in allergy symptoms. And you should change your pillow when you change your toothbrush, because 10% of the weight of a 2 year old pillow is dust mite droppings.
3. Food--Eat your last meal at least three hours before you sleep and avoid sugars for bedtime snacks. A meal raises your blood sugar too high, inhibits sleep, and later when your blood sugar drops too low you might wake up and not be able to fall back asleep. Instead, have a snack that contains the amino acid tryptophan (a natural relaxant), such as a small cup of milk or some turkey, along with a small piece of fruit or other complex carb to help the tryptophan cross the blood-brain barrier. Avoid eating foods that you might be sensitive to because the resulting indigestion or heartburn will keep you awake. Try a small snack of some whole-grain bread, rice, or pasta, yams, a mixed green salad, sautéed vegetables-a small portion of a healthy fat-containing food, such as olive oil, avocado, or nuts or seeds or their oils or butters--herb tea (especially chamomile or peppermint).
4. Schedule--Maintain a regular sleep and wake schedule. Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning in order to help regulate your body's inner clock. Stick to a similar schedule on weekends and days off. Go to bed within an hour of your usual bedtime every night and if you have problems sleeping, avoid naps because they often interfere with nighttime sleep.
5. Light, exercise, and ritual--Expose yourself to bright light and get at least 15 minutes of sunlight on your skin every day and get plenty of exercise. Work out regularly because exercise makes it easier to fall asleep and sleep more soundly. But sporadic exercise will contribute to muscle pain and discomfort which may keep you awake. And people who suffer from fatigue need to exercise in order to make their bodies physically tired enough to want to sleep. Exercise is different for everyone, a brisk walk can be enough to tire some people, other people need to start out more gradually, and others need very vigorous exercise. Bedtime rituals can include making sure you are not exposed to bright light within a couple of hours before bed, taking a hot bath 90 minutes before bed so that your body temperature can fall, deep breathing exercises, and reading something relaxing, writing out your tomorrow’s to do list so that your mind doesn’t have to worry you will forget something, praying, chanting, or meditation whatever you like to do for spiritual practices.
Thanks for letting me know I'll stop the Benadryl then the week prior. I went out the last 2 nights, I always leave very early and get kidded about being a lightweight. Last night I went to a high school reunion, I was already sick but the perfume there just floored me, my throat and eyes were just on fire, I was so congested by the time I got home. And I still feel exactly the same in regard to the sinus symptoms except I'm not in excruciating pain.
So I also feel that this is not the end of this for me. I'm going to push for allergy shots because I feel like a complete freak that needs to live in a bubble or something. I can't deal. here is something I wrote for an editorial. I've also been taking 100 mg. of Benydrl at night. The sunlight, exercise, are really important! You should also get some Vitamin D supplements, start with 1000 mg.
Top 5 Sleep Tips
1. Stimulants--Use your bed only for sleep and sex—don’t read or watch TV in bed- and avoid other stimulants that include vigorous exercise, caffeine in beverages and such things as caffeine containing medications like Excedrin, smoking, alcohol, and emotionally charged conversations in the evening. Because individuals have their own thresholds for each of these I always say to find your own cut off time. But the general rule of thumb is to limit your caffeine laced drinks to three cups and before 10 am. Just being aware that all of these are factors is the first step in knowing that you have to find your own limitations/thresholds.
2. Sleep environment-- Keep your sleep environment dark, quiet, comfortable and cool. That includes black out shades, drapes, or even an eye mask. Any light at all during the night will disrupt your circadian clock and your ability to sleep, so keep lighted clocks out of your bedroom (use a clock that requires you to push a button on top to illuminate). Some people like to use a fan for white noise to drown out any other noises, comfort can come from changing your sheets more often and investing in comfortable bed linens and pillows and temperature is so important you need an environment that is around 64-68 degrees. Today there are great pillows like the down alternative gel pillows that are made from polyester that you can you buy 2 King size gel pillows for around 25$. And the deal with changing your sheets often is to reduce itching and feeling hot from things like dust mites. Fewer dust mites can mean a difference in allergy symptoms. And you should change your pillow when you change your toothbrush, because 10% of the weight of a 2 year old pillow is dust mite droppings.
3. Food--Eat your last meal at least three hours before you sleep and avoid sugars for bedtime snacks. A meal raises your blood sugar too high, inhibits sleep, and later when your blood sugar drops too low you might wake up and not be able to fall back asleep. Instead, have a snack that contains the amino acid tryptophan (a natural relaxant), such as a small cup of milk or some turkey, along with a small piece of fruit or other complex carb to help the tryptophan cross the blood-brain barrier. Avoid eating foods that you might be sensitive to because the resulting indigestion or heartburn will keep you awake. Try a small snack of some whole-grain bread, rice, or pasta, yams, a mixed green salad, sautéed vegetables-a small portion of a healthy fat-containing food, such as olive oil, avocado, or nuts or seeds or their oils or butters--herb tea (especially chamomile or peppermint).
4. Schedule--Maintain a regular sleep and wake schedule. Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning in order to help regulate your body's inner clock. Stick to a similar schedule on weekends and days off. Go to bed within an hour of your usual bedtime every night and if you have problems sleeping, avoid naps because they often interfere with nighttime sleep.
5. Light, exercise, and ritual--Expose yourself to bright light and get at least 15 minutes of sunlight on your skin every day and get plenty of exercise. Work out regularly because exercise makes it easier to fall asleep and sleep more soundly. But sporadic exercise will contribute to muscle pain and discomfort which may keep you awake. And people who suffer from fatigue need to exercise in order to make their bodies physically tired enough to want to sleep. Exercise is different for everyone, a brisk walk can be enough to tire some people, other people need to start out more gradually, and others need very vigorous exercise. Bedtime rituals can include making sure you are not exposed to bright light within a couple of hours before bed, taking a hot bath 90 minutes before bed so that your body temperature can fall, deep breathing exercises, and reading something relaxing, writing out your tomorrow’s to do list so that your mind doesn’t have to worry you will forget something, praying, chanting, or meditation whatever you like to do for spiritual practices.
Yeah, no problem. And yes, I was on AB prior to the follow-up CT scan of my sinus'. It showed no improvement so thats why my ENT thought I needed surgery because it didnt go away with treatment for a month.
That makes me curious though, if the AB didnt kill it, that means it not bacterial or it is bacterial and its just pretty resistant toward AB. But yeah, I guess my allergies have got to me. Its really funny because Ive never had a problem with allergies ever until now.
Yes, on my first visit they had me do a test so I would stop taking them so you can see exactly what you are allergic to.
Yeah, I know the feeling, I barely go out because of my fatigue and the symptoms are just killing me that all i can do is rest. When I do go out, its not for long. Yeah, "chronic" sinusitis is horrid, it doesn't like to leave thats for sure.
O thanks for the insomnia info when you get a chance. Yeah! Usually I can tolerate being sick, Id rather have the FLU then this. There is a lot of things id rather have than this. The lady with chemo can attest to that! Yeah Ive had some bad strep infections but nothing ever like this. Going through this will really make me not slack on sinus health that is for sure!
That makes me curious though, if the AB didnt kill it, that means it not bacterial or it is bacterial and its just pretty resistant toward AB. But yeah, I guess my allergies have got to me. Its really funny because Ive never had a problem with allergies ever until now.
Yes, on my first visit they had me do a test so I would stop taking them so you can see exactly what you are allergic to.
Yeah, I know the feeling, I barely go out because of my fatigue and the symptoms are just killing me that all i can do is rest. When I do go out, its not for long. Yeah, "chronic" sinusitis is horrid, it doesn't like to leave thats for sure.
O thanks for the insomnia info when you get a chance. Yeah! Usually I can tolerate being sick, Id rather have the FLU then this. There is a lot of things id rather have than this. The lady with chemo can attest to that! Yeah Ive had some bad strep infections but nothing ever like this. Going through this will really make me not slack on sinus health that is for sure!
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