In 1993, I was operated on for sinus problems. Following the surgery,
the problems became worse. I had constant infections, was given 3 yrs.
of allergy shots. Had downright ain in both nasal cavities and above
nose. Voice so nasal could not understand me.  I saw a doctor at Ohio
State, the x-rays showed my sinus were totally collapsed except for a
small hole on each side for air to flow. He spent about 8 weeks,
weekly cleaning the infection, and sucking the infection out, while
this process was going on I was taking Cipro. Following the surgery,
the left sinus seemed to improve, but the right sinus cavity would not
heal, and caused constant infections, I was placed on IV therapy for 8
weeks, no result. I see the doctor periodically when I cant flush out
major hunks.He is abe to clean it. The right side is full of scarred
tissue, and consequently no protection from airborne infections.
Perodically, my right nasal side will suddenly swell and become
painful. I had been on Motrin 800 my for years. I developed Diabetes
Type II, the doctors switched to Vicodin to use as needed for pain to
protect my kidneys. In the operation of 200, they went through my lip
and up to sunuses, removed a turbinate. The problem goes on, but I
begin to notice a loss of smell and taste , but it was intermediate,
now that problem had become permanent. The doctor is aware of it, I
flunk all smell taste tests. The only thing I can tell the difference
between is sugar and salt.
My worry is this related to sinus of IS IT A POSSIBLE BRAIN TUMOR. I
have no signs of neurological issues, my life has been plagues by
sinus problem since 1993, the scarred tissue is permanent, nothing
more can be done for me, except to clear up infections. I have a tool
they gave me to help debre my nose, but often I cannot get deep enough
to remove the collection of residue from the air that I breathe.
Can any one tell me more about total loss of taste and smell? Is it
another problem(brain), or an extension of sinus issue.