Posts by Benjamin Nelson6

Hey everyone
Does anyone know a good private gynecologist (or even an endocrinologist) in the city? I need someone who actually understands PCOS and knows how it ties into potential diabetes and thyroid issues. Ideally, they’d be willing to send me for full hormone panels and all the other necessary tests before starting any medication. Thanks 🙂

Have you ever seen a decent dermatologist? Maybe they could suggest something useful... I heard about some zinc-copper cream from Uriage that’s supposedly great for seborrheic dermatitis, so maybe look into that. 🙂
I've been dealing with this redness on my face for a few weeks now, and the skin there is getting incredibly dry, even though it used to be pretty normal or just a bit oily. It's also showing up on my hands—it looks like the skin is peeling, and sometimes it actually stings. It feels like the cold air makes it even drier and rougher... I guess I don't know if the stuff on my hands is connected to my face or if it might just clear up once the weather warms up.

boldtiger9 said:My husband suffered a pinched nerve about three months ago, and honestly, I don't think things are looking up at all..

I went through the same thing 12 years ago, and it lasted maybe three and a half months. It actually messed with my eye because I couldn't close it properly. I don't really remember everything I took, but I spent a long time doing therapy at Salat, getting facial massages, doing facial exercises, and even electrical stimulation. I guess those exercises eventually helped. They never found the actual cause, and they even talked about surgery, but thank God that didn't happen. Even now, my lip twitches slightly to one side sometimes, but nobody even notices.🙂

goldenviper752 said:Look, I've done my homework on all this...

Sure, maybe there's some "treatment" out there I haven't tried yet, but I know most of them.

I was talking about you specifically, because ear infections aren't always tied to sinuses. It's not a prerequisite. I mean, obviously, people can get ear infections even if their sinuses are perfectly fine.

But since you've already been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis, I'm interested in what I already asked:

- do you have a deviated septum
- allergies
- a bacterial culture

I don't know if I have a deviation. I just remember some doctor looking at my nose way back when I was ten—I was seeing him for injections because of some facial paralysis I had then—and he asked if I had sinus issues because something felt crooked inside. I didn't have any problems back then, so it was just forgotten..
I don't think it's allergies for me. My nose rarely runs; it's mostly just constantly stuffed up. Sometimes at night I can't even breathe through my nose and have to mouth-breathe..
I haven't done a bacterial culture.. it seems pretty obvious from experience that antibiotics won't fix it.. they just dull the symptoms with all those sprays, inhalations, ointments, and drops.. maybe check what's available at a health food store.. I also read something about colloidal silver sprays for sinuses.. 🙂

goldenviper752 said:So, are the sinuses the actual source that triggers ear issues, or is it the other way around? Or maybe they aren't even linked? I mean, it feels like they're connected all the time—since you've got the ear, throat, and nose all right there—but I guess it's hard to say for sure. 😉)

I hear earaches are absolutely brutal... I guess I should be thankful I haven't dealt with that yet.

If you don't get sinusitis handled properly, you're looking at ear infections, bronchitis, or even pneumonia. I guess the standard medical playbook usually involves decongestants, painkillers, nasal rinses, steroid sprays, antibiotics, or surgery. But here in the States, one in seven people deals with chronic sinusitis, which makes me think the typical approach isn't exactly working. Maybe combining those old-school meds with homeopathic options is actually worth considering for chronic cases.
One complication of rhinitis is sinus infections. I guess about 5% of colds end up turning into acute sinusitis. Usually, you just deal with steam inhalations and some over-the-counter painkillers to get through it. But if it hits the frontal sinus, things can get scary—you might even be looking at meningitis. Sometimes this stuff drags on for months or even years, which is when doctors call it chronic sinusitis. You know the drill: stuffed nose, losing your sense of taste or smell, that nasty post-nasal drip, coughing, and pain right in your face and forehead. Treatment usually lasts maybe 7 to 15 days with antibiotics, but honestly, they don't work for about 20% of people. In those cases, surgery is pretty much the only way out.
Eating healthy, like sticking to fruit and raw greens, might actually help clear out your sinuses and stop inflammation before it starts. I guess you really need those Vitamins A and C, too. You probably should be drinking a ton of fluids—mostly tea or maybe some raw beet juice.
Maybe steaming with spleen, chamomile, and juniper helps? I guess.
Maybe try soaking some chopped valerian root in two liters of water for about 30 minutes before you boil it and inhale the steam. I guess you could also just use chamomile, juniper branches, or even some grated lemon to clear out those sinuses.
Maybe it’s just me, but I guess mother's milk is really all there is to it.
I guess you’re supposed to take royal jelly like three or four times a day, maybe a teaspoon at a time. You do that for two or three months, then take a break for another three months, I suppose. You should just hold it in your mouth until it melts, or maybe mix it into some warm tea or milk. Just don't use metal spoons—use wooden ones instead.
Maybe just some grated horseradish. I guess.
I guess you could just throw some grated horseradish into a shallow pan, add a liter of water, put it on the stove, and then lean over it with a towel over your head to breathe in the steam for maybe 5 to 10 minutes. It’s probably best to do that right before bed.
Maybe garlic is okay, I guess.
Crush some garlic in a glass, pour about a cup of hot water over it, and just breathe in the steam for a few minutes, maybe four or five times a day. You really have to take deep breaths, I guess. Once the mixture cools down, you're supposed to drink it too. Most of the time, sinus issues should clear up in about a week or ten days, and you might feel better right after each session. Maybe.
Maybe it’s just me, but I think that yarrow flower is overrated. I guess.
Maybe just take a big spoonful of dried yarrow and toss it into a liter of plant oil—olive, canola, or soybean works fine, I guess. Heat the mixture for about three hours, but keep the lid on and make sure you don't let it get hotter than 140°F. Once it cools down, pour that extract into some clean, dark glass bottles. Rub it on the sore spots a few times a day. After about thirty minutes, just wash your face with a mild soap.

My sinus issues always trigger middle ear infections—one time, I even ended up with an inflamed eye. I haven't had any ear trouble lately, thank god, but I still have to be incredibly careful about drafts. I always wear a hat, and when I'm at the beach, I make sure my head stays dry because if water gets in my ear, the pain starts immediately. It’s just so important that my nose isn't blocked so I can actually breathe. A sinus inhaler helps me out, and sometimes I'll add a single drop of mint or some strong essential oil from a Japanese plant—I can't remember the name—into the chamomile steam I breathe in. 🙂

I used to deal with sinus issues every single month, but honestly, the unbearable ear infections were way worse. My ears were always the main problem, so I didn't even worry too much about my sinuses, though they'd give me a headache for a few days here and there. I’d just do steam inhalations two or three times a day and it would pass; I guess the key is just keeping those passages clear.
Maybe this will help you out:
ACIDOSALUS SPRAY

Acidosalus spray for the nose and mouth contains live Lactobacillus concentrations that protect your body and mucous membranes.

- nourishes and protects the throat, nasal, and respiratory mucous membranes while boosting immunity
- reduces flu and cold symptoms
- protects mucous membranes from bacterial and viral infections
- helps with allergies

Directions: Use 1-2 times daily in the nose and mouth.

goldenviper752 said:Maxillary... but how did you even figure out there aren't any bacteria?
How are your teeth doing? I guess maybe you have some granuloma causing all this?
Are you dealing with this stuff every single day? Are you being exposed to drafts?

I've been dealing with chronic sinusitis for over five years now. It flares up every two or three months, sometimes more often. My nose gets totally blocked, and because of that, I used to get ear infections constantly. I finally managed to kick the ear issues—haven't had one in seven months—but before that, I was basically living on antibiotics. I also dealt with throat infections a couple of times because all that pus from my sinuses would just drain down. It lasted three weeks once and I nearly lost my mind; antibiotics didn't do squat, and neither did lozenges. Only chamomile steam helped at all, and eventually, it just cleared up. My doctor doesn't even have a clue what to recommend when I ask her. I haven't had an X-ray, but I'm pretty sure I have a deviated septum since one nostril looks smaller than the other in the mirror. I haven't heard much about those bio-lasers, though I have tried salt rooms. Who knows what actually works? Everything is so expensive, and even when you do the treatments, it feels like everything just resets and the sinus pain comes right back. Right now, I'm just trying to build up my immune system and hope that keeps the inflammation down a bit.😁

Does anyone actually know how well Androcur works for hair loss in women? Like, how long do you have to deal with it before things actually start looking better?

Olivia Cox77 said:Well, from what I understand, most of these newer low-dose contraceptives—things like Yasmin, Yaz, or Logest—tend to have fewer side effects overall, including that whole weight gain issue, mostly because they use a much lower dose of hormones compared to the older stuff.

Fine, thanks. 😁

I read somewhere that Yasmin is the only pill that doesn't cause water retention or bloating... I guess, is that actually true, or are there others out there?