Linda age 36
Erin, I also am a "Chronic sinusitis" sufferer. I sympathize with you! For the past 8 years, I have tried 23 different prescriptions. I chose not to have surgery for the fact that I believe it will not help me (permanently). After years of taking so many different medications, I gave accupuncture a try on the reccomendation of a friend. Let me tell you, it was the best thing I could have done! I felt instant relief, and was able to breathe thru my nose while sleeping(something I don't remember doing)! I had done some research into understanding "Accupuncture". I found a Chinese doctor who studied accupuncture in China, and now practices near where I live. I also had a stress fracture injury on my left foot. The pain and swelling caused me to walk with a limp. Accupuncture also helped me with the injury and the swelling. I do not take anti-inflamatories anymore. Accupuncture is based on the Chinese belief of Positive & Negative energy flow thru the body. I can greatly attest to this, especially in the difference I feel in my sinuses. I haven't had a sinus infection in quite a while. I had gotten so used to having ear infections, fatigue and headaches. Also, I have found that since I take garlic tablets in addition to my vitamin suppliments, I believe this has helped in keeping the sinus infections away. Get some information on garlic, and also accupuncture at a Health food store (not GNC) near you. A good health food store may be able to get you information, and/or refer you to "Alternative Medicine" information. If you are open minded, and willing to try an alternative, I'm sure you won't regret it! I haven't. I no longer depend on so many pills and nasal sprays as I used to. Good luck! Linda