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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / January 2007Another sinus infection.
In the fall I had a double dose of clavulin/amoxicillin for a sinus infection. In November, it reoccured. Then in December, I had another one. I have been off the abx for two weeks, and now I have another infection. Grrr. Does anyone know if probiotic capsules prevent yeast overgrowth? Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. I take an huge amount of probiotics and yes, it does. All probiotics are not created equal-potency, kind or organisms, etc can make a huge difference in outcome. Send me your brand and I'll see if I can steer you to a good dosage. Also time to cinsider a netti pot- m > In the fall I had a double dose of clavulin/amoxicillin for a sinus > infection. In November, it reoccured. Then in December, I had another [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Please remove "Ima" to reply. if you can't find a netti pot and want one Rose let me know and I will pick one up in Seattle when I am down. They didn't seem to know what I was talking about here. I have used a small nose syringe gently before. I am hoping the orencia doesn't give me the constant infections the way the enbrel did. I have only had one sinus infection since coming off enbrel which was a pretty minor one all things considered. Kelly >I take an huge amount of probiotics and yes, it does. All probiotics > are not created equal-potency, kind or organisms, etc can make a huge [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> >> Please remove "Ima" to reply. >if you can't find a netti pot and want one Rose let me know and I will pick >one up in Seattle when I am down. When are you going again, Kelly? I can probably get one on eBay since they do not seem to be available here. I have trouble with the little rubber syringe thingy, so maybe a netti pot would work better. Thanks!! Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Not quite sure Rose but probably within the month. The next 2 weeks are out for sure but Arlene (my friend) and I are getting antsy to go somewhere for a couple of days so might go for 2 days to Seattle at some point in time. Will let you know before - might even see if my sister or mom are headed that way. Susie will get me anything and bring it up but haven't heard whether she is up in the next 2 weeks or so. Anyhow after all that should be able to get something within the next 3 weeks if all goes well. I just couldn't find one here last time I went looking. More snow overnight. this is getting old fast!!!!! one more snowfall forecasted on thursday. Pat drives some investors from Chicago up to Kamloops this morning. Hope the Coquihalla is okay. He comes back Friday afternoon. Take care of yourself - wish you were having a better year and there was some way to get a decent pair of boots for you. Seems to be the year we all need them. Kelly >>if you can't find a netti pot and want one Rose let me know and I will >>pick [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Please remove "Ima" to reply. > I can probably get one on eBay since they do not seem to be available > here. I have trouble with the little rubber syringe thingy, so maybe a > netti pot would work better. btw, I use a "rhino horn" - same concept as the neti pot, but a slightly different shape that fits against the nostril more tightly. I foget who I ordered it through, but I emailed them and asked about the differences. the woman who answered had used both herself and preferred the horn, so I went with it. It's good to know your docs are on top of things enough to have checked you out for any blockage.  SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare >if you can't find a netti pot and want one Rose let me know and I will pick >one up in Seattle when I am down. Hi Kelly, I found a neti pot on eBay and it was from a Canadian source even, so I will not have to pay duty. I just went ahead and ordered it. Thanks for your offer though. I appreciate it! Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Great - will have to check that out if the orencia gives me problems. Off for my next infusion - fingers crossed. Pat drove to Kamloops yesterday - said the roads weren't as bad as he was expecting. I am having a lovely week by myself (well with my mom staying with me, and at times my daughter in law staying with me. Take care, Kelly >>if you can't find a netti pot and want one Rose let me know and I will >>pick [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Please remove "Ima" to reply. >I take an huge amount of probiotics and yes, it does. All probiotics >are not created equal-potency, kind or organisms, etc can make a huge >difference in outcome. Send me your brand and I'll see if I can steer >you to a good dosage. Also time to cinsider a netti pot- I just wondered if you received my email, M, since I have not heard from you. Thanks! Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. > In the fall I had a double dose of clavulin/amoxicillin for a sinus > infection. In November, it reoccured. Then in December, I had another > one. I have been off the abx for two weeks, and now I have another > infection. Grrr. > Does anyone know if probiotic capsules prevent yeast overgrowth? 1. I guess that depends on where you take them :) 2. People on immunosuppressants are often discouraged from taking the capsules, as the doses of bacteria (even normal healthy ones) are quite high and can cause problems in those who are immunosuppressed. Regards, Ari > Rose @}>->-- > Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB > > Please remove "Ima" to reply. Signaturespammage trappage: remove the underscores to reply Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor and literally save someone's life: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ >2. People on immunosuppressants are often discouraged from taking the >capsules, as the doses of bacteria (even normal healthy ones) are quite [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Ari Thanks, Ari. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. >> 2. People on immunosuppressants are often discouraged from taking the >> capsules, as the doses of bacteria (even normal healthy ones) are quite [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks, Ari. The lactobacilli drinks from fermented milk are generally okay, as they have lower concentrations overall of bacteria than the pills do. They're not as effective in healthy non-immunosuppressed people, but that's not a status many here enjoy. The medications used to treat RA are more likely to cause complications with taking the capsules than the combined medications that I'm on. On the other hand, I am constantly on anti-fungal medications because with my present immunosuppressant cocktail I tend to be very susceptible to fungal infections. Ari Signaturespammage trappage: remove the underscores to reply Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor and literally save someone's life: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ >The lactobacilli drinks from fermented milk are generally okay, as they >have lower concentrations overall of bacteria than the pills do. I will keep that in mind. Thanks! Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. have they XRayed and/or CT scanned your sinuses? I'm wondering if there's some blockage that's keeping the infection from clearing completely. I had a friend who had a sinus infection for two solid years before I finally got him to override his allergist and see a good ENT who discovered a total blockage that kept it all from draining. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare > In the fall I had a double dose of clavulin/amoxicillin for a sinus > infection. In November, it reoccured. Then in December, I had another [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Please remove "Ima" to reply. >have they XRayed and/or CT scanned your sinuses? Yes, I have had a CT, and there was no blockage. Thanks for asking. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. |
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