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Worst Sinus infection EVER!!
Sep 24^th, 2010 at 9:27pm

As some of you know I've been sick with what started out as a cold for almost a month now, which went rogue on me and turned into a sinus infection with Eustachian tube dysfunction (ear tubes blowing bubbles).

I had to get an antibiotic refill from my doc today since I am almost done with the 1st dose of antibiotic and still not much better. This is the worst Sinus infection EVER!! Doc said "I'm not sure the second round of antibiotic will help." I said, "Well if it doesn't I guess I'll be back in your office in about 12 days then."

God I hope it does help am on a repeat killer dose, not sure what/where things will go to if it doesn't help. I don't even want to think about it. Undecided

Prayers needed and welcomed, I could use all the help I can get. Embarrassed

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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Worst Sinus infection EVER!! Reply #1 - Sep 24^th, 2010 at 9:38pm Hope it gets better soon, Ginger. The sinuses are one of the worst areas of the entire body in terms of circulation and getting systemic meds to where they need to go. I'll have a good thought for you.
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JustNotRight CH.com Sponsor Offline CH version 15.0.8 member since 2005 aka GingerS224 Posts: 1300 Wilkes-Barre, Pa (USA) Gender:	Re: Worst Sinus infection EVER!! Reply #2 - Sep 24^th, 2010 at 9:44pm Much Appreciated Brew!! I have heard all sorts of horror stories the past week at work, some of which have me just a bit TERRIFIED! One guy told me of an acquaintance of his who had to have his sinuses removed!! God help me, NOT THIS CHICK, PLEASE!!!
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Re: Worst Sinus infection EVER!!
Reply #3 - Sep 24^th, 2010 at 9:47pm

Sending thoughts your way. Get well soon!

If the second dose of the same antibiotic doesn't work there is a chance that the bug has some immunity to that antibiotic. It might be worth you trying a different one to get around the immunity issue.

I also can't imagine what it's like having a sinus infection when one nostril is running like mad with a bad CH.

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JustNotRight CH.com Sponsor Offline CH version 15.0.8 member since 2005 aka GingerS224 Posts: 1300 Wilkes-Barre, Pa (USA) Gender:	Re: Worst Sinus infection EVER!! Reply #4 - Sep 24^th, 2010 at 9:54pm Thanks Mike! I hadn't thought about a different antibiotic...will keep that in mind if second dose doesn't help. At the moment nothing is 'running' right CH still going strong...go figure. Eye waters with CH, but sinuses and ears are apparently on vacation as far as functions go...
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Re: Worst Sinus infection EVER!!
Reply #7 - Sep 25^th, 2010 at 8:31am

Saline nasal spray. It won't cure anything, but it'll help the inflammation of the sinuses. When the bug is beaten into submission, keep using it for about a month.

Mucinex, also. It's helpful to thin those secretions to get them moving out of your system.

I went through this about 3 years ago. I thought I got a cold every month for three months (until it turned into pneumonia). Best of luck sweetie - these can be ugly.

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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Worst Sinus infection EVER!! Reply #9 - Sep 25^th, 2010 at 11:28am Prayers on the way from Canada to you Ginger, hope the meds start working and get rid of this infection quickly.
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JustNotRight CH.com Sponsor Offline CH version 15.0.8 member since 2005 aka GingerS224 Posts: 1300 Wilkes-Barre, Pa (USA) Gender:	Re: Worst Sinus infection EVER!! Reply #10 - Sep 25^th, 2010 at 3:00pm Thanks All! Good Tips Mosaic Thanks! Dealing with a F-ing CH hit now too...going for some pacing and rocking till trex kicks in.
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Worst Sinus infection EVER!! Reply #11 - Sep 25^th, 2010 at 4:18pm Ouch. I know where you are. It sucks but it will fade away. Mine hurt like hell and I took twice the dose of something like Tylenol before I could think straight. Keep after it, Charlie
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deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: Worst Sinus infection EVER!! Reply #12 - Sep 25^th, 2010 at 8:10pm Owww! I do hope you are seeing an ENT. I can deal with sinus problems, but I go batshit crazy when it involves my ears (came close to losing my hearing years ago). Hope you get well soon, that is a miserable feeling. carolyn
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