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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 🀞🀞🀞

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Dendev75 profile image
Dendev75Graduate10

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 πŸ˜’πŸ™πŸ» take care and this situation will be a horrible little memory before long 🀞🏻

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toDendev75

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

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Dendev75Graduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

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 πŸ™πŸ»

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10

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 ❀️

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toMissUnderstanding

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

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

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

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nowsterGraduate10

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).

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply tonowster

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 profile image
SkiMondayGraduate10

That must be tough to endure!

Hope that it’s back under control soon.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toSkiMonday

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

Me_time profile image
Me_timeGraduate10

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toMe_time

Many thanks πŸ‘

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toOldfloss

Thanks Hil, it's certainly wearing me down

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

Bad night's sleep?

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toOldfloss

The usual I'm afraid 😐

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CBDBGraduate10

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. πŸ’šπŸ€•πŸ’œπŸ€•πŸ§‘

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toCBDB

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

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Birdlady64Graduate10

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 πŸ€—

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toBirdlady64

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

Roxdog profile image
RoxdogGraduate10

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!

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toRoxdog

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

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DocEmmett60minGraduate

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toDocEmmett

Many thanks πŸ‘

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Many thanks Alan, fingers crossed 🀞

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

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.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

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

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply toInstructor57

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.

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nowsterGraduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

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

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply tonowster

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.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

Excellent πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

CBDB profile image
CBDBGraduate10

Just thinking of you on the IC this morning and sending healing wishes your way. πŸ€•πŸ§‘πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ§‘

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toCBDB

Aww.... Thank you πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunGraduate10

Oh that sounds awful. I hope you get it resolved soon. πŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

Fingers crossed 🀞

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Scruff5560minGraduate

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.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toScruff55

Yes, certainly hope so 🀞

Cmoi profile image
CmoiGraduate10

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.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toCmoi

Thank you !Fingers crossed β˜ΊοΈπŸ‘

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

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

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks Sola, fingers crossed 🀞

Liono profile image
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 🀞

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toLiono

Thank you, I certainly hope so 🀞

OldManRunning profile image
OldManRunningGraduate10

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 😊

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toOldManRunning

Thank you!And a happy new year to you too πŸ™

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10

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. 😚

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toHedgehogs123

Many thanks , fingers crossed it clears soon 🀞

sofaspud profile image
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!

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply tosofaspud

Thank you !I have used this on and off for many years πŸ™‚

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damienairAdministrator

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 profile image
FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

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.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toFrenc

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 😊

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

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 πŸ‘πŸ˜.

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Instructor57Graduate10β€’ in reply toFrenc

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