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Kim32,

I can only tell you what I would do under these circumstances. If you have been on one round of antibiotics, and that didn't clear up the problem, the next step is to consider surgery.

I battled a chronic sinus infection for 4 months, and when the doctor said "let's put you on a round of Avelox for 14 days, take another CT Scan, and see how well it works." I said "No way. This problem needs to be solved now, because the medication isn't doing a thing. Cut me!"

It was the best decision I ever made. My structural problems (deviated septum, and a bone spur) were causing the chronic infections. It is well known that antibiotics have a hard time penetrating the sinus cavities, since the infection can penetrate bone as well as soft tissue. If there is a blockage, air cannot penetrate the cavity, and the infection simply festers there as a "low-level" problem.

I went to one doctor who was too conservative, and I suffered. Finally, I found another doctor who was well known in the field for treating tough sinus conditions. He had me in surgery within 5 days. 5 days after that, my sinus problems were GONE. And I mean

1. No post nasal drip
2. No headaches
3. No black circles under the eyes
4. An 80% reduction in allergy symptoms
5. A huge improvement in breathing

If you live in the midwest, I can give you my doctor's name. He is one of the best.

The worst thing you can do with this stuff is try and treat the symptoms without correcting the underlying problem. Some of these antibiotics are dangerous, expecially Levaquin and Avelox. taking them repeatedly increases the chance of an adverse reaction, like an achilles tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, chronic joint pain, CNS disturbances, etc. Up to 25% of people who take these drugs develop some kind of problem. Mine is nerve inflammation in my wrists -yet to be corrected.

A good site is [url]www.sinucare.com[/url]. Lots of good info and a list of doctors.

Don't worry about the surgery. It was a breeze, and I had the most major kind. What you are going through right now is a lot worse than the recovery from surgery -believe me! For some people, a round of penicillan can clear up a sinus infection. But for people like you and me, more aggressive treatment is necessary.