continual sinusitas for 11 months !!!!!

[dees2201]

Couple of questions I hope i may be able to get help with.. Firstly iv had this now continually for 11 months, iv had anti- biotics, loads of different nasal sprays and antihistamines and its never come close to going away. Iv also just been told i am bordering diabetes and I have ruemetoid arthritas in most of my joints. Firstly are any of these linked and what can i do about the sinusitus as its now starting to affect my daily life physically and mentally. PS im 53 yrs old. Thank you.

[happytulip]

Have you been referred to and seen by your local Ear Nose and Throat team (ENT). Your recurrent infections may be a result of a collection or polyps and you may need a CT scan of your sinuses?

After such a prolonged infection they need to treat the cause of the recurrent infection, not just the infection itself.

[weathervane in reply to happytulip]

That’s exactly what happened to my friend, had the ct of sinuses months ago and still waiting for the treatment !! At least she knows the cause now .

[Bessy01]

Have you tried a nasal wash my husband suffers also, he swears by it.

[taylo23]

Hi Dees2201

I have had the same problem for several years and treated with all different types of antibiotics and nasal sprays and finally I have been diagnosed with serious sinusitas infection and I am now been booked in for drainage of my sinuses and removal of polyps. You just have to keep pushing and you will get there.

Hope you get a speedy diagnosis soon.

Take care