It's all in my head
Laughs, because whining isn't going to make it better soon. TLDR version: ENT very good, but there is nothing for them to fix in my sinuses. Latest CT shows considerable improvement, almost clear. So surgery would probably not make a difference.
So back to square one. Appt with GP end of January to review options.
My situation is/was complicated. First, I am a migraineur, have been since age 9. Also suffer from chronic sinusitis. In April, I fell and hit my head HARD on a street. Broke my front tooth, concussed, but no loss of consciousness. Then they found the infected sinus.
My reading suggests that I'm dealing with Post Concussion Syndrome. I had thought this before the results of my CT scan showed a serious infection in my sphenoid sinus, which has similar symptoms. After a few weeks of antibiotics, the pain was much reduced. However, it hasn't completely gone, nor have the other symptoms; constant headache, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, trouble sleeping, poor concentration and memory problems. I expect I will have to see more specialist and have some more tests done. There doesn't seem to be a magic bullet that will fix this. Mostly rest, which is problematic as I've cut back on work since the end of June and that hasn't been enough. Don't know how I can afford to take more time off.
Took off today due to major headache. Nasty migraine Sunday, struggled through work due to no other nurses to cover a lot of very sick people. Bad driving conditions made it even more stressful. Still wiped after spending the day in bed. Might bookoff Tuesday as well. We will see.
So back to square one. Appt with GP end of January to review options.
My situation is/was complicated. First, I am a migraineur, have been since age 9. Also suffer from chronic sinusitis. In April, I fell and hit my head HARD on a street. Broke my front tooth, concussed, but no loss of consciousness. Then they found the infected sinus.
My reading suggests that I'm dealing with Post Concussion Syndrome. I had thought this before the results of my CT scan showed a serious infection in my sphenoid sinus, which has similar symptoms. After a few weeks of antibiotics, the pain was much reduced. However, it hasn't completely gone, nor have the other symptoms; constant headache, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, trouble sleeping, poor concentration and memory problems. I expect I will have to see more specialist and have some more tests done. There doesn't seem to be a magic bullet that will fix this. Mostly rest, which is problematic as I've cut back on work since the end of June and that hasn't been enough. Don't know how I can afford to take more time off.
Took off today due to major headache. Nasty migraine Sunday, struggled through work due to no other nurses to cover a lot of very sick people. Bad driving conditions made it even more stressful. Still wiped after spending the day in bed. Might bookoff Tuesday as well. We will see.