Does anyone else have chronic sinusitis

Posted By: with acute episodes? on 2007-08-11
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I have been battling this particular bout for two months now, and I am on my third run of antibiotics (Avelox the first two times, azithromycin this time). I have negative pressure in my left ear which has caused severe dizzy spells, and I am still running a low grade fever, even though I took the last of the azithromycin today.

I've had allergy problems for a long time and I usually get a sinus infection maybe once a year, but it has never been as bad as this. I was wondering if anyone else has had this kind of experience and, if so, is there anything that helped?

TIA

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Does anyone else have chronic sinusitis - with acute episodes?
- I used to have lots of sinus problems - jmr
  - That's interesting. I wonder if you have a wheat allergy - Rad MT
    - I think it is a yeast allergy - jmr
      - I think I'll call my doc tomorrow and see about allergy testing - Rad MT
- Maybe doc needs to do a culture and...... - M.A.
- There is a theory that - Me
  - That's possible, but I actually very rarely take antibiotics - Rad MT
    - I found lots of hits when I googled - Misha
      - This is a brand new house, just over a year old - Rad MT
    - BTW, I am OP - Rad MT
  - Have you ever tried a neti pot to cleanse your sinus - cavity? Dr. Oz on Oprah recommended it. (sm)
    - I need to check that out - Rad MT
      - Don't think I could stand the water-up-the-nose sensation like - you sometimes get w/swimming! Good luck. NM
        They use saline, right? Not just water. - Rad MT
        swimming in an ocean fixes it too.....n/m - saltwater great for sinuses-go to BEACH!!..LOL
        Very true! Chronic sinusitis here, neti pots don't work for me but oceans do! - NM
        I would love to but the nearest beach - is over 500 miles away :( nm
    - First time I saw that was on Six Feet Under. Now - doctors suggest it all the time.
      - Must have missed that episode. (sm) - Who on SFU did it?
        No, George, the old crazy guy.. I miss that show. - Shirley
        That was my favorite. - Me too

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