Sinusitus, what more can I do?

Question

I was given Bactrim, penicillin, and then Keflex, at separate times and it seemed to cleared it up, but it keeps coming back, I take benadryl, sudafed, claritin, singular, alka seltzer cold/flu medicine, robatussin, and have used hot steam, cool steam, heating pad, heat light, ocean squirts, saline, salt water, blow and blow, and it just wont go away, am I missing something? its been going on for 15 months and I am miserable.
also I have seen several doctors and as I say its all these they have had me do, I'm at a lose, thanks!

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also its just in the left side of my nose and eye, the right is pretty much ok, thanks

Answer 1

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Don't Despair Femma, There is always hope!

You've gone through most (if not all) treatment steps of Acute & Chronic Sinusitis already -- so hHave you heard of a Nasal Endoscopy? Maybe that's the next step for you?

A nasal endoscope is a special tube-like instrument equipped with tiny lights and cameras used to examine the interior of the nose and sinus drainage areas.

It allows your doctor to view the accessible areas of the sinus drainage pathways. Your nasal cavity may first be numbed using a local anesthetic (some cases do not require any anesthetic). A rigid or flexible endoscope is then placed in position to view the middle bone structure of the nasal cavity.

Have you had your nose broken? Are you a smoker? --Both are possible causes of your problems & add more problems to the situation.

The Endoscopy procedure is used to observe signs of obstruction as well as detect nasal polyps hidden from routine nasal examination. During the endoscopic examination, the doctor also looks for any structural abnormalities that would cause you to suffer from recurrent sinusitis.

You know this, as you've gone through it, but treatment for sinusitis depends on the severity. For the benefit of others reading this take a look at these two examples:

Acute sinusitis. If you have a simple sinus infection, your health care provider may recommend treatment with decongestants like Sudafed and steam inhalations alone. Use of nonprescription decongestant nasal drops or sprays may also be effective in controlling symptoms. However, these medicines should not be used beyond their recommended use, usually only four to five days, or they may actually increase congestion. If antibiotics are administered, they are usually given for 10 to 14 days. You have to take the full dosage in order to clear the infection. With treatment, the symptoms usually disappear and antibiotics are no longer required.

Chronic sinusitis. Warm moist air may alleviate sinus congestion. A vaporizer or inhaling steam from a pan of boiling water (removed from heat) may also help. Warm compresses are useful to relieve pain in the nose and sinuses. Saline nose drops are also safe for home use. Use of nonprescription decongestant nasal drops or sprays might be effective in controlling symptoms, however, they should not be used beyond their recommended use. Antibiotics may also be prescribed.

Good luck!

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I'm gonna look into that, thank you very much!
wish i could give you 20 points too!

Answer 2

you need to have it seen to at the hospital as its been going on for so long, ask your doctor to refer you.

Answer 3

Have you tried Neti Pot? It's pretty funny-- but really effective.
I also got a lot of relief from acupuncture, but some people really are scared of that. I think it's great.

Answer 4

Try this...it did great for my mom, but it took some time.

Get a small glass of water, add 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar. Then add, 1/4 Teaspoon of baking soda and stir until the bubbles/foam goes away. Drink.

Do it at morning and at night for two weeks.

Answer 5

Amoxycillin worked for me...try to find a new doctor, this could be a bigger problem then the doctors you have seen think.

Answer 6

Have you ever heard of a Netipot? They can be found at Natural Food/supply stores. You use a packet of salt with warm water and it's like a small teapot. Seriously, I know it sounds weird but it really can help with sinus issues. My husband was in a car accident which resulted in crushed sinus passages and he loves it. Oprah did a show all about them. You could do research on the net and see what you can learn. You've tried everything else why not spend $20 and give this a try. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Good luck!

Answer 7

Find out if you have a deviated septum, this can cause some problems.

Answer 8

You will need antiotics ,them follow up with nasal alergy spray forever.

Answer 9

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT(s) FOR SINUSITIS / HEADACHES / MIGRAINES (Without any side effects or complications) :-

SINUSITIS :-

Right sided frontal sinusitis; discharge thick, yellowish; worse by cold,damp and exertion Penicillinum 30X or 200X, 6 hourly

Sinusitis after mastoid operation Helka lava 3X or 6X, 4 hourly

In acute or chronic sinusitis; catarrh with stringy discharge Kali Bich 30X 4 hourly

Tearing pain in head; from root of nose, extending to forehead with nausea; dryness of mucous passages Natrum Mur 30X, 4 hourly

Pain begins at the back of head and settles over the eyes; worse under a fan Silicea 1M, weekly (6 Doses)

Chronic cold with loss of smell and yellow green phlegm; better in cool, open air Pulsatilla 30X or 200X 4 hourly

Intercurrent remedy Bacillinum 200X or 1M fortnightly (3 Doses)

Complaints worse early morning; aversion to take bath Sulphur 200X weekly (3 Doses)

HEADACHE :-

With constant nausea; clean tongue Ipecac 30X, 3 hourly

With severe throbbing and rush of blood towards head Belladonna 30X, 3 hourly

Due to over eating; stomach disorders; tongue thickly whitish coated; worse bathing specially after river bathing Antim Crud 30X or 200 4 hourly(3 Doses)

Due to exposure to dry, cold wind; sudden with anxiety Aconite Nap.30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

With watering of eyes and sensitiveness to bright light Euphrasia 30X, 3 hourly

Headache; better by bending backwards; due to nerve injury Hypericum 30X, 3 hourly

Headache with humming in ears; due to nervous weakness Kali Phos.6X or 30X, 3 hourly

Hammering headache; worse during menstrual cycle going in sun; school girls head ache, Natrum Mur.30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Headache starts from nape of neck and shift over to the head; patient desires to lie down quietly; better passing urine Gelsemium 30X or 200X, 3 hourly

Violent headache due to working under gas light; sun-stroke Glonoine 6X or 30X, 2 hourly

Bursting headache; worse by stooping and movements; excessive thirst and constipation Bryonia 30X or 200X, 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Nervous headache; after grief, disappointment; worse inhaling smoke Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Headache; due to sinusitis, pressure and pain at the root of nose Kali Bich 30X, 4 hourly

Due to eating rich fatty food, loss of thirst, better in open cold air Pulsatilla 30X, 4 hourly

Due to eye strain; disturbances of accomodation of eye sight Ruta Grav 30X, 4 hourly

After taking alcoholic drinks; sedentary habits; chilly patient Nux Vomica 30X, 4 hourly

Sun haedcahe; aggravation from sun rise to sunset; from cardiac origin Kalmia Lat.30X or 200X, 6 hourly

Of school children; crushing headache, pressure on top of head Acid Phos 30, 4 hourly

Headache localised; at the nape of neck; worse by walking and noise Pneumococcin 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

Frontal headache; neuralgic pain above and behind the right eye; heaviness of head. Better by rest, lying down and eating Penicillinum 30X or 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

Headache worse early morning;empty gone sensation at 10 -11 A.M. Sulphur 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)


MIGRAINES :-

From mental work; cold, uncovering head, pressure, sitting upright or sun-stroke Glonoinum 30X, 3 hourly

For nervous, gastric, bilious individuals. Migraine due to mental over exertion in teachers and students. Right sided, specially Sunday migraine, blurred vision, hemiopia; blindness; often burning pain in entire gastro-intestinal tract with violent acid vomiting at the height of attack; worse hot weather; spring and fall; better after vomiting or sufficient night sleep Iris v.200X or above, 10 min (3 Doses)

For irritable hypochondriacs of bad temper; cholerics, neuropathics; from abuse of alcohol, coffee, spices, tobacco, vexation and worry, mental over exertion, business worries, sexual excesses, sedentary habits, cold dry air and winds Nux Vomica 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

For pronounced vasomotor individuals (irritable and full of fear) during pre-climacteric and menopausal stage.Tired expression, head congestion, circumscribed red cheeks; pain above right eye, throbbing, stitching, rhythmic pain, often in every 8 days, early morning, beginning in nape, extending upwards, locating in the region of eye, rising and falling with the sun; sensation of heavy congestion Sanguinaria C 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

For weak, fat and irritable patient; often apathetic, changing moods, strange changes of character (egocenteric), memory weak, due to disturbance during climacteric period, results of tobacco abuse. Person with shallow complexion, yellow saddle across the nose; pain located on left temple; throbbing, stitching pains Sepia 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

For neuropathic persons, full of fear caused by noises, change of weather or worms; with face pale, located above left eye; specially left pupil (ciliary neuralgia); sharp, shooting, tearing, stitching, periodical pain from occiput to left eye; slowly rising in intensity with sun. Bile vomiting at the height of attack, slowly improving with setting sun. Feeling as if head were open along sagittal suture Spigelia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Left sided; worse during and after sleep; before menstruation; heat; during menopause Lachesis 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Intercurrent remedy Bacillinum 200X or 1M, fortnightly (3 Doses) .

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms.
No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine
Feel free to email me if you do not understand anything or if you want to discuss anything.

Take Care and God Bless you !

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Answer 10

Have you heard of mangosteen juice? Most people in the US haven't, but it has powerful antioxidants called xanthones that are not found in any fruits that we know of. These xanthones are also powerful antihistamines! I have not needed to take any Claritan or OTC medicines since I started drinking the juice and I've heard a testimonial of a man who suffered for 20 years with sinusitis, had 2 operations, was on 3 differents meds and has not had any problems since he starting on the juice. Let me know it you need some - not all products are the same and I have a great one!

Answer 11

Find out what you are allergic to. It is about avoidance of allergens. I also have sinusitis and it has been going on for months. They go away and back for few days. I am allergic to mold and when there is lots of humidity it comes back, also the dry air in winter affects my sinuses. I use saline water spray everyday. Flonase helps too. I also take quercetin with pineapple caps. Taking Xilitol or chewing altoids peppermint that has xilitol helps me. Eliminate sugar from your diet. You need to strengthen your inmune system.

Answer 12

You could always try amputation or organ transplants LOL

Answer 13

I'd recommend seeing an allergist. You may have a severe allergy that requires treatment.

You could be allergic to a plant or a food (like wheat or corn) that causes flu like symptoms. I'm highly allergic to wheat and had to completely give it up as I'd get rashes (hives) and also cold symptoms like a headache and stuffed nose that wouldn't stop and required nasal sprays continiously. I was miserable. I'm on Zyrtec now and have stopped eating wheat and now I can breath and feel fantastic!

Start with an allergist and find out what's causing it. I recommend an Ear Nose Throat specialist that is trained in allergy so they can make sure you don't have a nasal passage problem.

Good luck.

Answer 14

Switching from mucus generating dairy products and red meat to soy milk and white meat will help. Fish is better than chicken.

All medicines only give temporary relief but don't really overcome the problem of overactive mucus glands and nasal sprays can actually damage your sinuses. All these other treatments (hot steam, etc) that you have tried are OK for temporary relief only.

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Research on sinus problems