Still not running 😐

[Instructor57]

So, a few people have asked how I am and if I'm feeling better.Thank you .

Basically the answer I'm afraid is no !

Some will know as I have mentioned it before but I have suffered with sinus problems pretty much all of my adult life (And that's quite some time 😐)

This particular episode started on 27th November, the day of Tim's run .

I was sneezing all night long and woke up with a really bad headache.

I have a steroid nasal spray that I hadn't needed for some time so started to use it again and with occasional paracetamol this kept things under control for a couple of weeks, then it started to get worse with constant severe headaches around my forehead and behind my eyes which paracetamol just wouldn't touch , the pressure was unbearable so the Sunday before Christmas I called 111 at 11:50 am , after 1.5 hours on hold the call was picked up by a call handler who took lots of details and told me I would get a call back from a clinician later !

This call came at 8:50 pm !

I was asked all the same questions again and then told a doctor would call me back within the hour.

I did not get that call back.

Monday morning I rang my doctors and managed to get an emergency appointment 2 hours later .

I was examined and given a 6 day course of antibiotics and Codeine to be taken with paracetamol for the pain .

This approach seemed to be working within a few days, then after a couple of days after finishing the antibiotics it started to get worse again .

So today (29th Dec) one month since this flare up started I was on the phone again to the doctor's who have basically doubled the dose of my nasal spray and given me another 5 days of different antibiotics (Phenoxymethylpenicillin)

It's a high dose of 500mg 4x a day !

And a referral to ENT .

So, that's where we are at the moment .

The running unfortunately is of course on hold yet again !

I'm really hoping that I can get running again early into the new year fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞

[Dendev75 Graduate10]

I’m sorry to hear that you’re still unwell and you’re needing stronger antibiotics (let’s hope this lot get rid of the sinusitis this time). I’ve suffered with sinusitis for years but not to the extreme you’ve described I really feel for you as it just makes you miserable and is so painful just moving your head 😢🙏🏻 take care and this situation will be a horrible little memory before long 🤞🏻

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

Unfortunately it seems to have got worse as I have got older .Maybe no escaping the op this time .

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

If you need it I hope it’s sooner rather than later to give you some relief - I’ve never taken so many painkillers as I have this last month - hoping your appt comes quickly and until then, take care 🙏🏻

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Sinus issues are utterly miserable. Sending masses of sympathy your way. Rest up and the runs will be back when you’re ready. Really hope that ENT referral comes quickly and it’s not too long before you are better ❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks , as you say utterly miserable.There is just no escape!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Hoping you can find some nice distractions. Not easy though.

[nowster Graduate10]

I had persistent sinus problems for many years. Flying in an unpressurised turboprop plane was sometimes an excruciating experience.

After a lot of to-ing and fro-ing I eventually had FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery) to open up my "lobster pot" of a sinus fifteen years ago. It made an improvement but hasn't totally stopped the occasional flare-up (usually fixable with paracetamol).

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Yes, I certainly remember the pain when descending in an aircraft, as you say , excruciating!I guess I may need to go down the operation route this time !

[SkiMonday Graduate10]

That must be tough to endure!

Hope that it’s back under control soon.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SkiMonday]

Thanks, and yes it's certainly wearing me down , at least I have been able to take a bit more time off

[Me_time Graduate10]

Sorry to hear that. Hope it gets better soon with the higher dosage. Take care.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Me_time]

Many thanks 👍

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Empathising and wishing there was a magic pill for you. If the op is needed then so be it ...but everything is crossed for some answers first !!!

Gentle hug.. ( non Covid . ) xxx

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Hil, it's certainly wearing me down

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Bad night's sleep?

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

The usual I'm afraid 😐

[CBDB Graduate10]

So sorry to hear that. It sounds so debilitating. I can only imagine. Sending you lots of get well wishes your way. Hope you find an effective way to keep sane through the pain. 💚🤕💜🤕🧡

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Thanks, I've had lots of practice at trying to keep sane during these bouts.... Not sure if I manage it or not though 😐

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

I've been wondering how you were Ian. That sounds really dreadful. I hope the higher dosage starts to make some inroads and you can get some relief from those horrid symptoms. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for that ENT referral Take care 🤗

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes, unfortunately it just seems to get worse each time these days , hope ENT can come up with a solution 🤞

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Sinusitis is so horrible and being on codeine isn't much fun either. Getting the ENT specialists to look into this seems sensible and I hope you get an appointment soon. I hope you're managing to get out for walks when you can. Sending you my very best wishes!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you , yes I am getting out a bit , infact went out yesterday to fly my drone but the wind was to much

[DocEmmett 60minGraduate]

Thinking of you and wishing you all the best, Instructor57.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to DocEmmett]

Many thanks 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

So sorry about your situation Ian, I just hope that you recover soon and can run again sometime in 2023,.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Many thanks Alan, fingers crossed 🤞

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I have just noticed this morning that my battery watch stopped during the evening yesterday, first thing this morning I am going to see if I can get a new battery, if not perhaps a new watch.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I'm sure sourcing a new battery shouldn't be to much of a problem 🤞

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

New battery now in watch, ready for parkrun tomorrow, I thought I might have to buy a new watch but the man who put the new battery in it told me that my watch was of high standard so I didn't need to buy a new one.

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Which watch? I know that getting into the guts of some modern Garmins can be extremely fiddly.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Hi Nowster, I have had my present high quality watch for 6 years, I bought it in 2016 before I started C25K, the previous watch was digital and the instructions on it said it was programed to December 2099, as it was it only lasted 3 years before stopping for good.The analogue watch I now have has lasted much longer, this morning was only the 3rd battery for renewal since I bought it 6 years ago.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Excellent 😊👍

[CBDB Graduate10]

Just thinking of you on the IC this morning and sending healing wishes your way. 🤕🧡💚💙🧡

Get Well Card

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Aww.... Thank you 😊🙏

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Oh that sounds awful. I hope you get it resolved soon. 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Sympathy sent to you. Sinusitis is the worst pain. Hope these antibiotics work for you and that you don’t wait too long for your ENT appointment.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Yes, certainly hope so 🤞

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this Instructor57 , that must be so wearing as well as painful. Here's hoping the new medication and ENT referral get you on the road to recovery very soon.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you !Fingers crossed ☺️👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Hi Ian, I wondered where you were, so sorry to hear your sinuses have stopped you running and enjoying life, get better soon and hopefully the ENT guys will sort it out once and for all

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sola, fingers crossed 🤞

[Liono]

I'm sorry to read this. I hope the higher dose works better and the referral doesn't take too long. Fingers crossed you'll be back to running soon 🤞

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Liono]

Thank you, I certainly hope so 🤞

[OldManRunning Graduate10]

So sorry to 'like' your post as I obviously don't like the fact you're suffering. I'll join everyone else and hope you get well soon and back to your running. A healthy Happy New Year too 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to OldManRunning]

Thank you!And a happy new year to you too 🙏

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

Sounds awful, and I better its really painful too. I really hope you get it sorted soon. This horrible cold weather probably isnt helping either. 😚

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Many thanks , fingers crossed it clears soon 🤞

[sofaspud]

so sorry to hear that the sinusitis monster is upon you. I know how painful it is to do simple things like tie one’s shoelaces. I really hope it clears up. Have you ever tried a netipot? You use it to run a saline solution through the sinus cavities. Probably not appropriate for the moment as your sinuses are already inflamed but perhaps an idea for prevention next time?

Get well soon!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

Thank you !I have used this on and off for many years 🙂

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[damienair Administrator]

Ah no, so sorry to read this. Wishing you all the best and hopefully ENT will be able to get to the bottom of the issues you have with your sinuses. Happy New Year and hope you get back running soon.

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

It’s great to hear from you - I have been thinking about you and wondering how you were but I didn’t want to pry too much. I really hope a visit to the ENT can help you out as you must have been pretty miserable and in a lot of pain which is just horrible. I really hope you can get back to running when you can.

This end I have restarted C25K - did the first run this morning which was actually harder than I imagined! The stop start nature of it meant I never really got my breathing quite right. We’re always learning eh?! Too many niggles and an injury made me finally realise I couldn’t carry on as I was. I had no idea what to wear either plus I felt really conspicuous 🤣.

Anyway Ian, best of luck with everything and as wise people say, the runs will wait.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Hi Kate ,Thank you !

And good to hear from you too 😊

Oh, so you have restarted !

tbh I will see how my first run goes and then decide how to play it ... Maybe re start also , we shall see .

Haha I wonder why you felt conspicuous again after all your running 🤣

I'll sure you will be fine .. hope it goes well and thank you for your message, I appreciate it 😊

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

I think feeling conspicuous also had more to do with wearing this rather weird top I got for Christmas. I stuck out like a sore thumb! Onwards and upwards Ian, onwards and upwards 👍😁.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

😁👍