Fixing It
February 14th, 2008I am currently waiting to have a CT scan of my sinus area. I’m only nervous about this because my dad died from a brain tumor. My doctor assured me that brain tumors are not hereditary, but I’m still worried.
I think I am also going to see an allergist and get tested. Our house was home to a cat with the previous owners and maybe that is contributing to all of the illness.
If I can get digital copies of the CT scan, I might post some images.
Happy Valentines Day, internet. o
UPDATE: Enlarged Middle turbinate. Treatment will be Nasonex, but I’ve been using it wrong… for years. ENT also suggested that ear pressure is from my jaw popping. Heat and mouth exercises as well as anti-inflammatories. We shall see.
Tags: ct scan, sinus, trying not to freak
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February 15th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Odd as it sounds, I also have an enlarged turbinate. Along with a deviated septum. I’ve tried nasal spray for years and it hasn’t helped me. I’m taking the plunge and having septoplasty and a turbinate reduction in a couple months. If it’s something you’re considering, feel free to email me and I’ll let you know how it all turns out! Although, I do hope the nasal spray works for you! I would give anything not to have to go through a surgery to get fixed!
February 15th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
hello! i am a lurker but i had to post a comment when you mentioned the enlarged turbinate. my husband had his turbinates shaved down in summer 2006. it was not a fun ordeal! i guess it did help, but he was a mess for about a month after the surgery. hopefully, you can avoid this. he also uses a sinus rinse similar to a netti pot and it works very well. good luck with the sinuses.
February 18th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I have the jaw popping problem, and my doctor never said anything about exercises. Can you describe them? Maybe its time for a new doc.
February 19th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
I know i”m late in commenting but wanted to throw in my two cents…
My dad has suffered from TERRIBLE sinus infections and issues forever.
Last summer he saw a series of ENT’s all telling him something different. The first told him his issues stemmed from a deviated septum and scheduled him for surgery. My mom called “bullshit” and scheduled my dad for another doctor. This one found a tumor in a sinus cavity in the middle of my dad’s head. He was immediately sent to another specialist b/c of the tumor’s tricky location.
Long story short- Tumor was removed, found benign and while he was shooting long gross black boogers and such from his nose for the next month or so, he is feeling remarkably better and can actually finally breathe!
just a reminder to be vigilant if your symptoms don’t improve…
February 19th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Brain tumors…not very fun. Just got one taken out on Valentine’s Day… Showin some love from Seattle. I hope you get some relief soon, and it doesn’t have to be brain surgery!!! Good Luck, Jon.
February 20th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
I had to have sinus surgery a few years ago … also a problem with the turbinates. The unwound something and straightened it out; I honestly don’t remember all of the terminology. The surgery was a pain, but oh my hell it was so worth it. I was one big sinus infection for years and I haven’t had one since the surgery. I have a constantly drippy nose, but it is so much better to have my sinuses always draining than getting infected. Just wanted to pass it along in case this is an option for you. It was SO worth it.
March 10th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Does a nettie pt work with a deviated septum? I am having a bad sinus headache for 2 weeks. The right side of my nose is stuffed but when I use the nettie pot it just pours in one nostril and out the other but is not clearing the congestion.
The wierd thing is that I have had this headache and sinus problem since I had a few fillings replaced two weeks ago. I am wondering if they are related.