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Had sinus surgery–still getting sick

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Unfortunately Tracie this is the experience of a number of people who have been treated by sinus surgery – and it was the same with me, and one daughter too. You will find that the sinus infections still continue despite good drainage in the frontal sinuses, because there are many other small sinuses and recesses in the body that cannot be treated by sinus surgery. The infections still continue in these areas, with resulting infections a few times or several times per year. In our case, it was coupled with bronchial asthma. The recurrent infections got so bad that I had to finish work altogether for a while (this was at age 37 approx) – but through trial and error we came upon a cure that got rid of the infection, and since then all trace of sinusitis, and asthma have completely gone. You are welcome to visit me to verify this if needed. The problems we had look to me to be identical to those experienced by a large number of sinusitis sufferers, sometimes but not always associated with asthma. Since then I researched into the potential cause of the infection, and treatment, and am trying to get a research programme in place etc. There are a number of drawbacks with the treatment – such as the need to treat the partner, to avoid infection recurring, and the drug that is used is restricted in the USA (so I believe) although widely used in Europe, and most of the rest of the world. Occasionally I add to this forum now and again, but don’t have any consuming interest anymore because the problem is fixed for me and my family. The experience is documented at http://www.new-asthma.uk.net Essentially you need to get rid of the underlying infection. A large proportion of the population have no problem in doing this because their genetic makeup and immune system have no problem in killing the offending bacteria even without sinus drainage surgery. A proportion of the population are not so well-equipped so their immune system needs to be helped. The bacterium is anaerobic – that is to say it is from the class of bacteria that don’t like oxygen, and are usually killed by oxygen. Their metabolism works by consuming nutrients, with production of acids which are irritant, and research has shown that these limit the effectiveness of the immune system. You mention being tested for allergies and nothing showing up. We had the same tests, again with nothing showing any significant reaction. Sinus x-rays also showed very little occlusion, but they were totally clogged. All this is now history. "Tracie" <tlhit…@hotmail.com

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Hello, I was sick most of the past year with a variety of respiratory infections. I was tested for allergies and asthma, and the conclusion was that I

didn’t

suffer from either, well only mild allergies, very mild, to some trees.  I had sinus surgery in August because my sinuses were completely blocked on the left side, and mostly blocked on the right side.  It really helped to open things up, and I’ve been pretty pleased overall.  However, I’ve been sick 3 times since the surgery–always with respiratory infections.  Not just little colds, but really sick, missing at least 3 days from work.  I eat a balanced diet, don’t drink very often, don’t smoke, and try to exercise regularly–which has been hard to do since I’ve been sick much of the past year.  I didn’t expect that the surgery would prevent me from

ever

getting sick again, but this is just ridiculous!  I’m only 32! Any advice?  Tales from someone else’s experience? Thanks, Tracie

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Hi Tracie, It’s disgusting being sick like you’ve been, alot of us have experienced it too.  I suggest you go to www.google.com and check out the archives from this ng for all the experiences we’ve posted here as far as it goes back.  That may give you some of the answers that you asked for.  As you may notice alot of people use saline irrigation to help clear out residue.  And there may be irritants in your environment that would not show up in allergy tests.  It’s sort of a test of trying different things and knowlege of research for your own unique condition.  Stay with us and post more specific questions after you’ve checked the archives then maybe some of us can help more.  Hang in there. I’m just starting gentimicin irrigation because of experiences I read on this ng.  According to the pharmacist I talked to, some of the infection in the sinuses never gets killed, hides in some crevices and therefor re energizes itself again.  He thinks all we can do is keep it knocked down when it resurfaces.  I’ll see how this new (for me) trial works, after a 10 day round of Cipro that didn’t get rid of my bugs.  We must be vigilant and act upon our symptoms as soon as possible to try to keep them from getting out of control. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -"Tracie" tlhit…@hotmail.com wrote:

Hello, I was sick most of the past year with a variety of respiratory infections. I was tested for allergies and asthma, and the conclusion was that I didn’t suffer from either, well only mild allergies, very mild, to some trees. I had sinus surgery in August because my sinuses were completely blocked on the left side, and mostly blocked on the right side.  It really helped to open things up, and I’ve been pretty pleased overall.  However, I’ve been sick 3 times since the surgery–always with respiratory infections.  Not just little colds, but really sick, missing at least 3 days from work. I eat a balanced diet, don’t drink very often, don’t smoke, and try to exercise regularly–which has been hard to do since I’ve been sick much of the past year.  I didn’t expect that the surgery would prevent me from ever getting sick again, but this is just ridiculous!  I’m only 32! Any advice?  Tales from someone else’s experience? Thanks, Tracie

Sue M.

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Hello, I was sick most of the past year with a variety of respiratory infections. I was tested for allergies and asthma, and the conclusion was that I didn’t suffer from either, well only mild allergies, very mild, to some trees.  I had sinus surgery in August because my sinuses were completely blocked on the left side, and mostly blocked on the right side.  It really helped to open things up, and I’ve been pretty pleased overall.  However, I’ve been sick 3 times since the surgery–always with respiratory infections.  Not just little colds, but really sick, missing at least 3 days from work.  I eat a balanced diet, don’t drink very often, don’t smoke, and try to exercise regularly–which has been hard to do since I’ve been sick much of the past year.  I didn’t expect that the surgery would prevent me from ever getting sick again, but this is just ridiculous!  I’m only 32! Any advice?  Tales from someone else’s experience? Thanks, Tracie

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