December 17, 2002
Interesting
Interesting
Hi, I'm Rita, and I'm a nasal cripple. Interesting new research is showing that chronic sinusitis may be caused by an underlying inflammation or immune system problem. Let's see, I have lupus and live in the chicken house capital of the world. Makes sense to me.The disillusionment with [fiber optic] surgery occurs as recognition is increasing that other common remedies for chronic sinus disease like antibiotics, steroids, antihistamines and decongestants also are falling short of expectations.
After a year of multiple antibiotics, steriod sprays, decongestants and one fiber optic surgery, I still have a severe sinus infection that is slowly growing worse. I think you could say the conventional treatment fell short of my expectations. I am miserable, and considerably worried. I keep expecting to have a Michael Jackson incident, in which a chunk of my cheekbone falls off. Then Sollie would grab it & run and hide under the bed with his new toy. Pugs are like that, you know.
Posted by Rita at December 17, 2002 06:28 AM