O/T Sinus problems

[michelin]

I'm laid up at home with acute sinusitis...........again, I'm getting really pissed off with this as it happens twice a year and all i can do is take antibiotics to clear the infection and decongestants to dry things up. Im lucky that I have a gym set up in my garage so at least I can still train. Theres no way I'd go to my local gym with my eyes and nose streaming continuously, especially with all the media garbage about swine flu

My question is - have any of you guys had the operation to drain sinuses? Its an option thats been mentioned. Ive heard mixed stories and results but I cant keep going on like this year after year, I need a solution.

Thanks.

 

[unoigo]

Just curious, but when this happens... does it align with you being "on"?

 

[michelin]

not at all mate

 

[soonerman74]

When my nose gets bad I go and get a Kenalog shot and you will have to ask for it but it works within hours and seems to keep the nose in check for the rest of the season but I went to the doctor for6 yrs every fall and spring and they gave me all kinds of pills ect. to take never worked and then a friend told me about kenalog. So the next time I went in I asked for one and the doctor acted like wow you have never tried a Kenalog shot and gave me one and it worked......... give it a shot...

 

[Tom]

neti pot

this changed my life. do a google search for neti pot. here's a link to get you started....**broken link removed**

 

[Smith70592]

I had the surgery for remove of nasal polyps and drainage of a abscess. I was on and off antibiotics for 5 year before having the surgery. It been 7 years since I had recurring sinus infections. It is usually performed as a outpatient procedure. The most discomfortable part was they will pack your nose with gauze for a couple days following the procedure. Make sure you have a experienced ENT surgeon who has done the surgery more than just a hand full of the time.

Sinus cleansing with a saline solution is very beneficial

Good Luck Bro!

 

[gridlock]

I'm laid up at home with acute sinusitis...........again, I'm getting really pissed off with this as it happens twice a year and all i can do is take antibiotics to clear the infection and decongestants to dry things up. Im lucky that I have a gym set up in my garage so at least I can still train. Theres no way I'd go to my local gym with my eyes and nose streaming continuously, especially with all the media garbage about swine flu

My question is - have any of you guys had the operation to drain sinuses? Its an option thats been mentioned. Ive heard mixed stories and results but I cant keep going on like this year after year, I need a solution.

Thanks.

i get exactly the same as you.

yeah i had it done when i was in my teens. wasnt that bad mate. got it done at a bupa and wasnt too expensive either.

still get it now but it took a few years to hit me again.

 

[Curiousity]

this changed my life. do a google search for neti pot. here's a link to get you started....**broken link removed**

I strongly second this. I've had sinus issues all my life. Not constantly, but once to twice a year I will get completely stuffed up.

Then I started a neti pot. Almost immediately I could breathe easier through my nose, stopped having my seasonal sinus episodes, started peeing 10-year old scotch, and my penis grew three inches - all side effects I would love except I don't like scotch and the ladies get scared of a fourteen-inch penis.

All joking aside, the neti pot is truly awesome. Just make sure you thoroughly dry your nasal cavities afterward otherwise you risk getting a sinus infection. Here is the neti pot that I finally settled on (no affiliation):

http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/product/neti.html

 

[Squeet]

Sinus rinse

Try a sinus rinse

10 oz water

1 table spoon salt

1 tea spoon hydrogen peroxide

First thing in the morning & last thing at night. = twice a day

 

[michelin]

Thanks for the replies.

I think i'll give the neti pot a try.

The op seems a bit hit and miss and a last resort.

Thanks for the advice squeet but not too sure i can handle sticking hydrogen peroxide up my nose, thats a bit too hardcore

 

[marilyn]

Neti- pot is in many drug stores now and I think Target has them now.....good luck

 

[claymore]

this changed my life. do a google search for neti pot. here's a link to get you started....**broken link removed**

BUMP, neti-pot works...very well

 

[MightyJohn]

I have a neti-pot...although I actually don't like mine all that well