I haven't.  But, you definitely need to forget about
that doctor and go find a new one.

Hello,
How come you donot take aspirin? It reduces swelling.
That sounds as a good ENT with a bad bedside manner, so
stick with him for a little while longer. When Doc. said
he didnot like the decongestants, he probably meant the
drying ones (the ones that dry mucous), that can actually
kill an asthmatic. The "decongestant" he has prescribed
for you is basically Quaifenesin, Which thins out the
mucous. Robitussin (green label) has pure Quaifenesin
(and nothing else) in it. Quaifenesin is an EXPECTORANT,
but i guess some people call it a "decongestant".
Face facts:
He has given you a prescription and you should use it,
without complaining, until it is finished. Then let us
know how it has done for you (good or bad). After the
prescription is finished, decide for yourself what it
has done for you; then if it has helped a little, tell
your druggist to call the Doc and have a refill on it.
If after the refill you have improved even more than
the first prescription, go back to Doc and ask him
what you should do, if you arenot completely cured.
Remember you are also using alkalol which your Doc
said is "drying". Alkalol sounds really good, however
the alum in it, if used too much, can cause trouble, so
listen to your Doc. and donot use the Alkalol anymore.
Call your Doc. back right now, and ask him about Nasalcrom
for opening your membranes, and let us know what he says
about the Nasalcrom. Tell your Doc. you need to keep your
nose open so you can breath, so would the Nasalcrom be ok,
because you want to do what he wants you to do: stop the
Alkalol. (I use the Nasalcrom a little).
For "irrigation" just SPRAY with sea salt in water etc. but
see below:
Guiaifenex (guaifenesin)= same thing.
http://www.healthdigest.org/Duraphen-II-(Oral)_3190_PRO.php
or
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=duraphen-II

"Nasal irrigation can alter the environment of the nasal cavities and sinuses,
making them more
conducive to the growth of certain water-loving bacteria such as Pseudomonas.
Also, irrigation
should not be performed if you are suffering from acute sinusitis (an acute
bacterial infection of
the sinuses), since it could facilitate spread of the infection to the other
sinuses, the eyes or
throat. For these reasons, you should NOT irrigate your nose unless instructed
to do so by your
doctor."
Continued Here--->
http://www.doctorhoffman.com/ydouche.htm
I use a weak, spray solution of Lysterine once in a while,
if it looks as if my mucous is getting yellow or thick. It
does nothing much for fungus, only infection from:
Remember the "Saying":
Where there is irritation;
There is blockage;
Where there is blockage;
There is swelling;
Where there is swelling;
There is infection.
Here is some good knowledge you will need:
Killing the Fungus:
http://www.mall-net.com/mcs/afung.html
Stuffy Nose:
http://www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/G220.htm
This one is brand new- Copper:
http://www.drlwilson.com/Articles/candida.htm
The little OCEAN nasal-spray bottles are what i use; i
would be lost without them. You can use the solution in
them first, or you can dump it out (i use it). They are
easy to sterilize, so be sure to sterilize them once in
a while . . . I like to do "snorting" with them when i
am too lazy to do the hang-the-head-over-the-bed thingy,
plus i donot think i need to do it right now, because
my mucous looks clear. Drop Vit. E oil into your ears for
healing, and/or a mix of one half alcohol with the
other half being peroxide for ear fungus/infection.
Always start out the new remedy slowly (testingly).
In a healthy, fungus ear:
Do the alcohol/peroxide first for about a week or less,
then the Vit. E once and done, not frequently.
Your ear is in fragile condition so be careful!!!
If you have holes in your eardrum, you will think your
head blew off; worse the infection could be washed into
the middle ear. You may, of course, ask Doc. about this,
however he will think you are up-staging him, and just
make him madder than he already is at you. He will like
you when you learn how to grovel and act like a complete,
uneducated idiot when you are standing in his - uh - glow.
BTW he ran from the room because he thought you might
hit him . . . I will tell you about Gentian Violet next
Chapter :)
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"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" Hosea 4:6

 

You should have walked out of that moron doctors office without paying. If
he asked you why you weren't paying, you could have said, "Live with it!"

I had consulted with a half dozen different ENTs who told me I had to
just live with my sinus problems.

The worst of all was this foreign guy.  I was waiting in the examination
room, and he marches in like he's the Emperor Ming or Darth Vader.
Along with a medical student.  He asked me if my previous sinus surgery
had helped me.  I said yes, but I was .... That's as far as I got.  He
interrupted me and said triumphantly to the medical student:  "You see?
 Sinus surgery can be effective in such cases!"  He futzed around a
little while longer, said there's nothing more he can do, and marched
out of the room again like he was trailing a purple cape or something.

Terrible doc. Find another one. What is "duraphen"? Antibiotic?

He's right about decongestants. Not good to use regularly, especially the
topical (spray and drops) ones. It's possible he's right about alkalol,
don't know. He might even be right about irrigation. Some other ENTS,
including prominent ones, say that also. I know couldn't live without it.
But I wonder if it's addictive in some way. Whether regular irritation might
irritate the nose and sinuses, and exacerbate the problem. However, I get so
filled up with thick junk, I really need to wash it out. As far as water
staying in your head, shake your head in different directions, head turned
different ways afterwards, helps get out excess water and mucous.

In any case, this doc seemed so rude, walking out when you were asking him a
question. If you have an outstanding bill, do not pay it. If they get after
you about it, suggest you will report him.