Posts by Olivia Kelly8

I need a recommendation for a solid private ENT specialist. I need test results fairly urgently regarding an ear issue. Thanks for any leads 🙂. I’ll likely head to a hospital as well, so if anyone has suggestions there, I'd appreciate it. I'm assuming either Mayo Clinic or maybe a local university hospital.

Has anyone here dealt with the tinnitus center in Chicago? What are the doctors and prices like? Thanks

wanderingmason86 said:Initial checkup... I have no clue if they need to be removed, but just eyeballing it, I’d say there are maybe two candidates (larger irregular moles).
Supposedly, I'll get seen fastest at some local Community health center, though I know even less about which one to choose than I do about the major hospitals. 😕

I was also surprised when they told me the next opening isn't until December.🤷
So, an oncology clinic means no exams, just procedures?
If nothing else works out, private care is always an option—assuming you can pay for it.

Hello everyone. I’m looking for recommendations. Specifically an ENT specialist—maybe at a major hospital system like Mayo Clinic or similar... I'm honestly not sure where to start.

I’ve heard Katarina Vukovic is excellent, and there are some decent reviews online for a few others, like Ries, Geber, or Ajduk.

Has anyone actually dealt with them? Or perhaps someone in private practice? Thanks. 🙂

Bumping this thread so I don't start a new one with the same question.

I’ve been dealing with sinus issues and breathing problems for a while now. Spent several hours last night blowing my nose and sneezing. Eventually, I coughed up blood in my phlegm two or three times—only when the cough was heavy, and it wasn't much, just streaks in the mucus. I stopped coughing immediately, of course. When I blew my nose, there was nothing at first, though a tiny bit appeared after a few minutes of blowing harder.

I can't tell if blood from my nose drained into my throat or what happened. It was pretty terrifying.😢 I don't have a cold right now (aside from the constant breathing issues), my throat doesn't hurt, and I don't smoke or hang out in smoky places.

Should I see my primary care doctor or just ask for a referral to an ENT?
(I know people say it's normal for membranes to get irritated and bleed in these cases, but then I don't understand why there wasn't any blood in my nose initially. Plus, I've only been using a little saline spray at night; I used to use way more and never had this issue.) Or am I just overthinking it? My tendency toward hypochondria is making me feel 😲lowly.

Sophia Hill22 said:It’s flat—I told you I didn't want any bumps, but honestly, it looks perfectly level right now because the swelling makes it look like a straight line from my forehead, if you catch my drift. 😁

That was my thought too.😉 Do you want to take a profile photo once the swelling goes down, or are you done sending pictures?🙂

Sophia Hill22 really nailed it. 🙏 Everything looks spot on.

I couldn't quite tell from the photos, but it seems flat from the side—not concave or curving upward🤷 I know that was a terrible way to put it, but I think my mental image is right, isn't it?

I was leaning toward Glušac, but I've changed my mind.

Maybe I’ll go with Tončić if I can work up the nerve🤣—I'll try emailing the senior partner, assuming I can actually land him for the consultation instead of his junior associate🤷—or just stick with Bastaica. After everything Sophia Hill22 wrote, Bastaica seems like the logical choice.

@Sophia Hill22/">@@Sophia Hill22- could you please send me those before and after photos too?🙂

Looks like I’m finally doing it too. I've been putting off surgery for over two years, but there's no point in stalling anymore.

Mainly because my breathing is terrible—actually, non-existent😠—but I'm still a little nervous about using an insurance referral at some random hospital.🤷

After reading through your posts, Glushac seems great, maybe even the best option here. The distance is a problem, though. Toncic (the older one) and Bastajic also look interesting; I hadn't heard much about Bastajic until I started paying attention to your comments.

Does everyone get to stay overnight at the clinic on the first night, or is that not a thing?
Do they actually respond to emails if you reach out first?
rustygardener172 If you're still sending photos, could you please DM some to me as well?🙂

Sorry, I was scrolling through a lot of old pages. I'll just swap it out for some 🙂
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Thanks stormyharbor2! I’m picking up some ephedrine drops first thing tomorrow morning. I'm worried about irritating my nasal lining, but what choice do I have? I need to get through this, and being unable to smoke is driving me absolutely frantic. 😠😢

P.S. Regarding that photo you posted a few pages back 😍, was that due to actual breathing issues or just aesthetic reasons? And how much did everything end up costing you, besides the procedure itself—like the hotel and all that?

Hey ladies. Quick question for anyone who’s had surgery due to breathing issues. It’s been brutal lately—I can’t catch my breath on my left side at all, which is giving me constant headaches and other nonsense. Honestly, I just can't swing the time or money for an operation and recovery right now. Has anyone found anything to help with breathing? Any specific drops or suggestions? 🤷