I have been suffering from chronic sinus
problems/infections for the past 8 months.
I didn't have insurane until just
recently, so I haven't been able to get in
to see a specialist or anything outside of
a regular family practicioner.
I have an appointment with an allergist in
less than 2 weeks to see if I might be
allergic to something. I literally have
not had a day go by without being so
congested, having facial pain, ear pain,
or sinus headaches. I've had bouts with
acute benign labyrynthitis (vertigo) due
to a severe middle ear infection, i've
been put on so many antibiotics, I have
lost count. They all clear up the
infection, but the minute I go off them,
it starts all over.
Now, after having suffered through my last
upper respiratory infection/ear infection
a couple of weeks ago, my left ear feels
totally plugged and like I need it to
"pop" open. I still have the bouts of
dizzyness. I feel like i'm in a tunnel
all the time because I can't hear out of
my left ear!!! It's been this way for
about a month. I went to my family doctor
again this past thursday and she said my
"ear looks beautiful." she thinks it's
great that i'm going to see an allergist,
but thinks I have eustachian tube
dysfunction in my left ear where my tube
is completely closed and isn't equilizing
the pressure in my head. All can be
contributed to possible allergiest, but
definitely contributed to my recent
infections/blowing my nose, etc.
Basically i'm just wondering if anyone's
dealt with something like this? Have you
discovered it's due to allergies?
Anything that's helped relieve symptoms?
Have any of you tried homeopathic
remedies? More natural medicines?
I'm at a loss for what to do and i'm going
to go insane if I have to go another 12
days before I see an allergist!!!
