Chronic Sinusitis

[boots1]

I am recently ill with sinusitus, I think due to the Dr. putting a scope up through my nostril after freezing it to check my throat for any obstruction that would cause my snoring and possible sleep apnea. I was fine before that. I have a history of that in myself and my family of this condition.
What I remember and would suggest for anyone with a runny nose or sinus congestion, or post nasl drip, would be to try Fenugreek or Fenugreek and thyme combination herbal treatment. I found that this has helped me in the past.
Fenugreek supports the respiratory system. It is an excellent sourse of selinium, an antioxidant that helps the body utilize oxygen. It also contains mucilmaginous compounds , which are gel-like substances known for their ability to soothe inflamed tissues. In my experience, I would say that it is worth a try, especially if anyone is looking for an alternative treatment to drugs that perhaps are not working.

[jenl2881]

Originally Posted by CheltzeeMarie

I have had chronic sinusitis and bronchitis for the past year now and I sympathize with you, it's so frustrating. The only thing that seems to help me is Augmentin and Astelin nose spray and using saline nose spray to keep my nasal passages cleaned out (it's gross, but I could see how all that junk just sitting in there would cause infection!)

I'm severely allergic to all trees and grass, pollen and dust so I'm practically always in hell. Ice Packs are my best friend because they help so much with the swelling. I think I may have an autoimmune disorder.

I want to hear more about this Elimination Re-Challenge Diagnosis diet, I'm interested in trying it to see if it helps my allergies and fibromyalgia!

Thanks, Hope you feel better soon :{
Chelsie

Not so sure about the diet, but take a good multivitamin, 1000-2000mg of vitamin C a day, and eat Activia. These will all help boost your immune system (account for the vitamin C in your multivitamin. my mom is a nurse and says more C won't hurt but your body will just excrete what you don't use so it can waste money). I also ALWAYS get a flu shot when they're available.

The spray does help. I like the one that is like putting mouthwash up your nose (SinoFresh or w/e) or Flonase for when my sinuses are real bad. Ice packs are good and I find that Tylenol or Anacin (caffeine with aspirin) can help the pain. They have this eye thing you can keep in the freezer (not the gell ones), and put on your eyes when the sinuses are swollen, at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

I avoid all artificials like aspartame, sucralose, sweet and low, or any other artificial sweetener (Stevia lowers sperm count in men). I also try to go natural and avoid dyes, MSG, and certain spices related to Cayenne as I am sensitive to them. I basically eat like a rabbit half the time! I hope you start to feel better. I think the surgery is finally working. I tend to need a lot more sleep than I did before it (very annoying) and sneeze a lot more but I sleep deeper and don't feel sick as often. The other day I had clear drainage that just POURED out and then I blew my nose and this horrid greenish yellowish thick paste came out. naaaasty.

I have to say that it's far better than what came out into my mouth after the surgery (not aloud to blow my nose). Blood clots do not taste nice! I hope you feel better too.

[Halls]

You need to see an Allergist and have your iga antibody checked. If it is a low that explains your problems. I have been on this board for years with constant sinus infection, constant problems and I just found out I have a low Iga level and am iga deficient. Basically my immune system isn't working properly and unless there is a miracle I will always have trouble with sinus infection after sinus infection.

[Amy26]

I have incredible sinus,allergy and head problems and I have a very high IgA ... lol.

I went to a few different doctors and even my allergist and they all said its nothing don't worry about it. So, I dunno if the IgA is really that much related to the sinus problems and stuff...cause my immune system is overactive and it doesn't seem to help me. lol.

[Poppet65]

Hi Amy,
I battled with Chronic Sinusitis for years until I had surgery 7 years ago.
I found loads of support from a message board for people with sleep apnea
as many members underwent sinus surgery. I'll check the TOS for whether
or not it's okay to post links for other support sites, but in the meantime
will offer my story and advice.

I have severe mold allergies, and by age 35 developed many polyps
and fungus balls in my maxillary sinuses which needed to be surgically
removed. It was a difficult process but seven years later I've become
sinusitis free. It helps that whenever an infection is building up, and
I can tell when my kleenex has discolored discharge, yellow or other
color, not clear, that it's time to rinse.

Right now you can pick up an eleven dollar box of SINURINSE from you
local drug store. The kit contains a plastic saline wash with a special
nostril insert and a hundred saline packets. I'd suggest you rinse each
sinus cavity two to three times a day while you are having symptoms,
this means about six packets. Don't do it all at once but morning, noon
and night. Follow the directions. I tend to rinse over the sink where the
warm water is accessible and makes for an easier clean up.

Also, if you have a Trader Joes near you, go out and buy a jar of
Papaya Enzyme supplement and follow directions. The papaya
enzyme helps dry up the sinuses. And if you have post nasal drip,
get some high level Zinc in chewable tablets. You might want some
chewable Vitamin C as well.

In addition, keep up with your antihistimine treatment. If you're
not taking any, you should try an over the counter product like
Sudafed. My allergist has also prescribed an antacid like Pepcid
but Maalox will do just fine.

I've had Chronic Fatigue Syndrom that's become Fibromyalgia
and it's all related to sinus problems caused by allergies.
It would be good if you can be tested for allergies. I didn't know
that I was so allergic to mold, and that mold is in all kinds of
foods like dried fruit, cheese and breads containing yeast.
So this might mean a time for you in reevaluating your diet.
Keep a log of what foods you eat and your reaction.

The other night I ate six Harry and David chocolate covered
cherries and instantly went into anaphylactic shock. It was
life threatening. But I took a dose of sudafed and Maalox
right away, and the urticaria and all the other symptoms
vanished within an hour.

Hope this helps. Good luck to you,
Poppet

Originally Posted by Amy26

I have incredible sinus,allergy and head problems and I have a very high IgA ... lol.

I went to a few different doctors and even my allergist and they all said its nothing don't worry about it. So, I dunno if the IgA is really that much related to the sinus problems and stuff...cause my immune system is overactive and it doesn't seem to help me. lol.