Double blergh.

[valis2]

Am sick again, out of nowhere, with ANOTHER sinus infection. I have a seriously exhausting local show to do tomorrow.

So Monday, if I'm not better, I'm going to the doctor. He'll be thinking, WTF? I don't even know if he can do anything for me. I've had two rounds of antibiotics already, just this year.

And I'm leaving on Wednesday for the Big Trip. Am very worried. wah.

Comments

[vanityfair00.livejournal.com]

Eugh! Hope you feel better soon. Unfortunately I know exactly how you feel.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm hoping that it isn't too awful tomorrow, and that I have at least a little energy.

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

Get well soon, darling!

*sends Pepper-up Potion*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! :) I'm hoping I feel better tomorrow.

[rinsbane.livejournal.com]

Urgh. That sucks. I'm sick too, and it's wreaking havoc with my carefully planned schedule. I totally sympathize. I'd send you get well hugs, except that I don't think you want to be near me right now. *g* But I do hope you feel better before you go back on the road.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know all about carefully planned schedules, myself, and I'm really freaking out about this. Hopefully it wears off quickly, but they seldom do, so I'm not holding my breath.

;) Thanks for the hopes.

[cafemercury.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry. Do you have allergies? My daughter's already had Sinus Infection #1. They added a nasal spray--Rhinocort Aqua, by prescription only--to her treatment that's really helped her. It's the peak of her spring allergy season and she's doing quite well.

Good luck! *hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I have allergies or not...I think I do have troubles with cat dander, and bird dander, but I don't know for certain.

I do know that I had a couple good years where I only had one or two infections, but now the tide seems to be turning. :(

[julian-black.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I have allergies or not...I think I do have troubles with cat dander...

Oh, my.

[laughs] Well, I guess you'll find out for sure when you get to my place.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Shorthairs aren't too much of a problem. Now, the Maine Coon cat I had...I was definitely allergic to her. ;)

[jen-deben.livejournal.com]

*snuggles you* I hope you get better soon!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks for the mouse-snuggles!

*sends you lionsmooches*

[jen-deben.livejournal.com]

Now I'm getting this mental image of a poor little mouse being rolled around and around by a friendly lion's tongue (assuming lions kiss the same way dogs do - *slurp!*).

Picture the mouse graciously withstanding this treatment for several minutes before doing a mighty ninja leap onto the lion's nose, in order to mouse-snuggle the lion some more without getting drooled upon any further. :-D

[mingbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Eek, you need chicken soup, stat! *hugs* I hope you feel better soon.

Or you can go for the full South Park solution. "Chicken soup and sprite, the medicine of our people..."

[valis2.livejournal.com]

bwahahaha!

Yeah, I have a friend bringing over chicken soup for tomorrow night.

*hugs and lurve*

[cantatrix05.livejournal.com]

Sorry you are under the weather. Don't despair. *wafting healing energy your way*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

:) Thanks, sweetie.

I'm so glad that you're caught up on tLS! I was missing your reviews. ;)

[tudorpot.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, nasty.I have been a long time sufferer of sinus problems. One of the best symptomatic remedies for an acute sinus infection - ginger lemon and honey. Cut 4-6 inches of ginger root into thin slices, add to 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, squeeze the juice of a lemon into a mug, add a generous dollop of honey, strain the ginger tea into the mug. Drink. The ginger is great for opening up the sinuses the lemon gives you wonderful vitamin C.

At most good health food stores you can buy Olbas oil. This is a very strong aromatic, place several drops on a two small pieces of tissue. Place one in each nostril, breath in deeply, remove after 10-30 seconds, repeat as needed.
Once your sinus infection is resolved, find a health food store and ask if there is anyone who candles ears. I had mine done almost 10 years ago and have been sinus infection free until last month. I was skeptical of the benefits, but my niece had had it done and was quite happy with the results. I'm a registered nurse and rather conservative when it comes to my health. It doesn't hurt, and I could feel the junk draining from my sinuses. I paid $40 at that time, it is probably more now, but the money I saved from not needing antibiotics and over the counter remedies is probably over $1,000, plus the comfort and reduced sick days. Try and find an experienced practitioner, make sure that they use a foil plate to protect around your ear as it is done.
Now if I could only find a similar remedy for my migraines. I had another bad day with them today- just enough to make it impossible to read or write despite good intentions.


http://digelog.typepad.com/digelogrocori/2005/11/the_ancient_pra.html

I didn't watch it due to dial up, but the first image appeared to be the same as what happened to me. My procedure took about 1 hour for both ears- they used one candle for each, I had it done in 1998 and have been free of sinus infections until last month. There are risks, just like anything else, but overall it is a safe procedure. Don't have it done until your infection is over.

[tudorpot.livejournal.com]

Oops, forgot a link.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/leadertimes/s_203728.html

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have to say, I'm tremendously suspicious of ear-candling, as the claims of ear candlers don't seem to be...well...physically possible. In order to create enough of a vacuum to suck out the wax, your eardrums would be ruptured.

I used to suffer a lot from sinus infections, especially when I dated a guy who lived with eight birds...they've tapered off until recently. I have a feeling that I'm a bit stressed right now, and that's not helping.

Thanks so much for the advice!

[tudorpot.livejournal.com]

If you can try the other remedies for now, the ear candling shouldn't be done during an infection.

I'm tremendously suspicious of ear-candling,
So was I - but the proof is in the pudding, I had no sinus infections between 1998 and this year. I used to get two or three a year that needed antibiotics before then. I'll be getting mine done again next month. My niece had horrible ear problems- she was essentially deaf when she was 10 due to ear fluid issues- had tubes put in her ears, tons of junk came out. Then when she was 17 - she looked into the candling thing, had it done and was very happy, she had continued to have congestion and hearing problems for years after her ears were treated in the "accepted medical" methods. Now she has no problems. Some of the sites call for 2-3 candles per ear and getting it done frequently- I disagree with that- once in 10 years, with one candle per ear is good for me. As I said- I could feel the junk coming out of my sinuses below and above my eyes. Amazing.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Very interesting. Thanks for the info! :)

[gina-r-snape.livejournal.com]

Oh no!!!

Have you tried using a neti pot? http://www.bytheplanet.com/Products/Yoga/neti/Netipot.htm

My boss swears by it. Feels weird, but cleans out the sinuses.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I have been thinking about using one for ages, and I never seem to get around to it. lol...just like everything else in my life right now, it seems...

[jaelle-n-gilla.livejournal.com]

Baaah! Disgusting. I hope you get better soon.
Have you ever looked into seriously where it comes from? Stress? Wrong climate? Something psychosomatic maybe? I knowI sound esoteric but fi things re-appear after proper treatment, maybe there is something your body wants to tell you?
I hope the doctor can help you with the immediate symptoms. Go to bed and try to heal. *hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

It's weird. I was having them all the time, and then they nearly disappeared.

And now, three within three months! Crazy. I really do hope the doc can help. I'm so tired out from this show...