Diagnosed with sinusitis, fluid in ear and infected dental carries!

Ears, nose and throat
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Hi! everyone.

On April 28th, I finally went to see an ENT. He suspected that I may have chronic sinusitis. Ordered a CT scan to be sure. The following day I felt so weak and sick, I had to go to the hospital. They performed a blood test, urine test and CT scan of my sinuses. The doctor said he saw fluid in my ear, infected dental carries and I have sinusitis. I was prescribed five different medications (augmentin, flonase, prednisone, loratadine and zofran). I finished the antibiotics on Sunday, yet I still feel really bad. The facial pain and weakness is not going away. I'm at a loss at what to do. I can't see a dentist in such a weakened state. I don't think I could tolerate anything being done to my teeth until I get my strength back.

Infected sinuses, teeth and ears! What a nightmare! Does anyone out there have problems like this? Don't know what to do. So tired of feeling so very sick.

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Hi Kim,

I have almost the exact same symptoms, plus extreme dry mouth, and it feels like someone is choking me 24/7, and I'm currently on my 3rd round of antibiotics(all different)

I had these symptoms last year in September, saw an ent and he said everything was structurally okay, which was more frustrating than if he had a diagnosis.

I was referred to an immunologist(a person who tests for allergies), I saw her, and of course, to no conclusion.

The symptoms stayed, but because I had two shoulder surgeries, they kinda had to take a back seat.

Now I'm recovering from my second shoudler surgery, and the symptoms are back with a vengeance.

So you're not alone, I hope yoou start feeling better soon, and let me know what happens, as I'd like to have some insight into this type of sickness, as it might help me find a 'cure' to mine.

Regards,

Eamon.

 

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Hi! Eamon.

Thank you so much, for replying to my post. It's such a comfort to know there's someone out there who understands how I feel. I'm still taking the flonase and loratadine every morning. The antibiotics were awful. The pain and sickness is such a drag on me. Feels like a never-ending flu bug. I'm sure you can relate. Thinking of going to the dentist very soon. Maybe he can help.

Tell me, how have you been? Are you feeling okay? Sounds like you have chronic sinusitus. Sorry to hear about your shoulder surgeries. Must have been a very painful thing to go through. What happened? Write back soon.Kim.

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Hey Kim, thanks for the reply smile

I know exactly how you feel, I'm afraid to go to bed at night because I know how sick I will feel in the morning, it's not exactly the best lifestyle for a person in their mid 20's sad A never ending flu bug is exactly how I'd put it too, plus waking up with a severe sinus headache every morning really sucks.

I would go to the dentist if I were you, it might be hard to get yourself there with how bad you feel, but if it provides any relief it'll totally be worth it.

I wish I could tell you I'm doing fine, but the sinus issues are really bringing me down, ruining my social life, I'm best man at two of my friends weddings coming up in the next two months, plus in 3 weeks I have an audition to be in a tv show, and I really don't feel up to any of it.  It's just very frustating not knowing the cause of the problem or able to do anything about it. The shoulder surgeries were quite painful, but I knew the pain would subside in time, but this sinus problem seems to have no end, I would happily go under the knife again as opposed to my head feeling like it's going to explode.

I was a bit of a gym junkie, plus my job was/is quite taxing on my shoulders, so I had both reconstructed, but surprise surprise it didn't get rid of the shoulder problems, but that's another story.

Anyway, enough of my rant,

How are you feeling today?

Are you around my age? If so, I bet you get the feeling you're wasting your youth battling instead of having fun... like you said, such a drag.

Hope you're feeling better,

Regards,

Eamon.

 

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Hi! Eamon,

Just thought I would drop you a line before I called it a day. Today was kinda rough, but I soldiered through it. The headaches are the worst (head, cheek, ear and jaw). What do you take for the headaches? Tried putting a heating pad on my face. Helped some. You should try it. The meds make you so tired. I know what you mean by the sleeping thing. You don't know what to expect in the morning. Scary. Exercising is totally out of the question. Slowly trying to get back to power-walking. It does effect your daily social life. I can't return to college next semester because of it. Couldn't even complete my Accounting finals. Feel like a 100 year old woman, instead of someone in the prime of life. I want my youthful vitality back! By the way, the choking thing is totally normal. A couple months ago, I had these awful coughing fits. Made me cry. Write anytime. Hope to hear from you soon.Kim.

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Hi Kim, 

I hope you're feeling better today.

I can commiserate with you 100% about the headaches, it feels like something punching the back of your eye balls from the inside, I've found if I take two dissolvible aspirin in the morning the headache isn't as potent, but it's far from a cure, also an ice pack on my eyes sometimes helps if it gets to migraine level.

That really sucks that you have had to put your life on hold, I can relate, I wish I was a kid again with no worries.

I just got back from the dr's and again, just another course of anti biotics, they just rush you in and out with no empathy, it's not right, I'm not sure if it's the same in your part of the world (I'm from Australia).I feel bad for us both,all weshould be worrying about is dating and partying haha, I hope you have a supportive partner, it's actually cost me relationships because people who don't have chronic illness and pain have no idea what it's like.

I hope you have a nice day,

Eamon.

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Hi! Eamon,

It's early Monday morning, here in the United States. I might see a dentist this morning. Don't know if I can get in, yet. What kind of antibiotic did you get this time. The last I took was Augmentin. They were horrible, huge tablets. The doctors are the same in the States. Very quick consultations. My head and infected wisdom teeth are hurting bad today. Can't eat all that much. Just don't have a good appetite. It would be nice to feel carefree again. Just glad to have supportive parents and sis. Everything else is gonna have to wait. How are you feeling? I know the antibiotics don't make you feel good. Isn't sinusitis wonderful! Bye for now. Kim.

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Hey Kim,

It's midnight here, and a huge headache is keeping me up, probably shouldn't be looking at a computer screen, but what else is there to do.

I would see the dentist if I were you, if you can, sounds like your teeth are causing you a world of hurt, The antibiotics I'm currently on are called Cefuroxime.

Yeah it seems Dr's are the same everywhere, I just watched a thing about Dr's in Florida, wow, I thought things were bad with pills/drugs over here!!

I haven't eaten much since this flared up again, I have gone from a solid 90 kgs/190 something pounds, to 82Kgs in 3 weeks, I'm feeling very weak and frail.

That's really good that you have a supportive family, my mum is struggling with osteo arthritis and had major neck surgery a few months ago, so I feel really bad being the 'sick one', but she is really awesome.

Sinus problems are a treat, we are very lucky!!

regards.Eamon. 

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Hi! Eamon.

How are you today! What did the doctor have to say? I just got back from the dentist late this afternoon. He says I'm going to have to have my wisdom teeth surgically removed. They are going to have to knock me out. So scared. He put me on Amoxicillin and Vicodin. Never took Vicodin before. Is it safe? Scared to take it. They all felt sorry for me because of my bad sinus infection. Plus all the strong medicine I've had to take. Guess I must look horrible! Felt so bad the whole time. Glad to be home. Never heard of your antibiotic before? Any side effects? So sorry about your mom's condition. Hope she feels better. Wish my appetite would come back. Can't afford to lose any weight.Talk to you later.Kim.

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Hey Kim, 

To be honest, I'm feeling like death warmed up. 

The Dr just gave me the usual get in get out consultation, and more antibiotics. 

You'll be fine, I had mine taken out when I was concious,  and it wasn't that bad, just make sure to stay on top of your painkiller regiment, but at the same time don't be a slave to them. We don't have Vicodin in Aus, but I think they are a paracetamol cross codeine mix, which is a good painkiller, but like I said don't enjoy them too much. Goodluck with the surgery, it'll be over in a split second once your out, and then there's one less thing for you to worry about. 

My antibiotics don't seem to have any side effects,  they just don't seem to be doing anything.

I feel your pain about your appetite, I'm not a big eater to begin with, so I've lost tons of weight.

Hope you're feeling better!! 

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Hi! Eamon.

This awful sinus infection doesn't seem to want to let up. So exhausting. Woke up this morning and my nose was bleeding. Must be from the congestion and inflammation around my eyes, nose and face. Feeling weak. Can't eat. Feel like I need to vomit. Can't even think about having surgery anytime soon. Must get over this terrible infection first. So tired of taking all these meds and antibiotics. Aren't you? Hope you are doing better than me.Talk later.Kim.

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Hey Kim, you poor thing, Im sorry to hear you're struggling so badly,

I can relate to everything you said, except I've not woken up with my nose bleeding yet, touch wood. Sorry I haven't replied in a couple days, I had a migraine for 3 days straight and couldntbare to look at a computer screen, I'm so insanely frustrated at this whole situation.

I hope you're starting to feel better,

All my best.

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Hi! Eamon.

Sorry, I haven't posted in the last two months. I've had a really difficult time recovering from two very bad wisdom tooth surgeries. How have you been? Good, I hope? Write back, if you can.Kim.

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You sound just like me....I hate to even tell u, I have bin sick sine October last year, the doctor calls it Chronic inflammed sinusitis. Antibiotics or allery meds wont work. I have been so so sick, like u say, very weak, I could barely walk, and dizzy. Since March this year I starting to finally get out of the house. I use to be a very athletic person. I ran daily, I cant run anymore sad and yes Like u said, tired all the time. The doctor tells me theres nothing he can do for me. I live as thow I have a balloon in my head and it expands on and off daily. After being severly sick for  7 months, I can get out now and I'm on 10 months of being sick. I have good days and bad days, it usually gives me maybe a week of feeling good and 2 weeks of being sick, and top the the dizzy not good so so sad. I hate to say it but I dont feel so bad knowing others have this also, its still really horrible. I'm going to ask the for another referal to a different ENT doc. for a different opinion. there must be a cause !! I send u healing vibes smile 

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Hey Kim, I had nose bleeds all the time also, the doc told me to use Rhinaris, and it works its a lubricant.

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Hi Kim,

I have had these same thing it has been about a monh of this. I went to the doctors they treated with a Zpak. I finished it Saturday. Still no better,my teeth hurt and the roof of my mouth Also my ears, headaches all the time and my eyes hurt I have never had this problem before in my life. And yes I feel so weak I have missed work. Just went back today, not sure if I can keep up with this if not any better. I am contacting my doctor tomorrow lets see what happen. Do you smoke? Just want to check sense I do. Keep us updated and I will to maybe we can help each other with a cure. Pray you feel better soonsad

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Hi everyone, I have had the same thing and now the sinus thing has gone to my chest so I am coughing constantly, bleeding nose. The only thing that helped my sinus pain was to inhale boiled water with tea tree oil in it - just 3 or 4 drops, put your head over the bowl, towel over head - BE CAREFUL if you are using boiling water, let some steam escape from under the towel so you dont burn your face/nose! Inhale the steam for around 5 minutes, if you need to blow gently to remove any gunk, do so and then steam again. I find that my nose is pretty blocked after doing this but 15minutes later I am breathing freely with no sinus pain under my eye, ear (do this as many times a day as you want).. T tree oil is antiseptic, fungicidal and germacidal - you can also put a few drops in hot water and swish around mouth - SPIT IT OUT DONT SWALLOW! It is good for teeth/gum infections.. I am trying to avoid an op on my sinus to clean it out and so am trying everything I can other than antibios ..... also takingCapryl and probiotics....

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Get some Olive Leaf Extract. Take double doses till symptoms disappear then a maintenance dose to clear up the damage.

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How do I take the Olive leaf extract ? in a netti pot ? The thing is its not in my nose or forehead its right dead centre of my head, the Doc said its sinuses in there, and its swollen/inflammed so not sure if what your saying can get back there, thanks u AngelMichael

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I have finally cured my infected sinus - the pain in my teeth, ear, nose and forehead and the bleeding nose went away in three days. I took Serrapeptase and it is amazing. Highly recommend for sinus as it stops the inflamed sinus and reduces mucus - you can buy it from the natural health shops or online. I take one before I go to bed. And if I forget its amazing how the pain in my sinus comes back again. There are numerous videos on youtube and other information out there if you want to do some research. The best think is no more antibiotics or facing the sinus operation!