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Chris Robinson6 said:Look, let me give you some perspective,
I dealt with chronic sinus infections myself—my entire left side would flare up periodically—all because of a deviated septum in my left nostril. That damn septum was the root cause of every single infection.
I finally went under the knife for a septoplasty 7 days ago at the Mayo Clinic with Dr. Brady. Honestly? It was smooth sailing. There was some minor discomfort, but they just used local anesthesia, so I was able to head home the very same day. I had the packing removed after two days. My nasal tip is still a little tender, but there’s zero bruising, which was actually my biggest fear...
One more thing: Dr. Brady is technically a pediatrician by trade...
And you absolutely do not go in for surgery while you're actively fighting an infection.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Thanks for getting back to me. My ENT told me to expect about a week in the hospital. I just got my CT scan results back today, and it turns out I have a right-side septal deviation. Looking at the images... man, it looks brutal.🙄
The lining is thickened on both sides, and there's inflammatory buildup in my maxillary sinuses (even after being on antibiotics for 21 days straight).
This whole situation is driving me crazy. Thank God the headaches have subsided, but the second the weather turns cold, I'm right back at square one.🙄
Hey everyone.
I’ve been reading through almost everything on here, but I’m still stuck circling the drain with your various experiences.
I’ve dealt with sinus issues my entire life.
But now things have hit a breaking point—constant, nasty infections, especially in those sinuses right under my eyes.😠, there's a massive amount of fluid buildup.
The pain is brutal; I'm dealing with pounding headaches, aching teeth, and even my eardrums feel like they're being sucked inward, causing ear pain too. I’ve spent 21 days straight on antibiotics and breathing treatments, but the second I step outside into even slightly cool air, it feels like I'm right back at square one.
I went to Mayo Clinic to see Dr. Anderson.
He says my septum is severely deviated, which he claims is the root cause of all this misery.
I need surgery, and from what I gather, they’ll be doing some kind of cartilage reconstruction. But the problem is, the inflammation won't quit.
Does anyone have experience with this—do you actually go through with surgery while you're still actively inflamed??
And has anyone else gone to Mayo Clinic to see Dr. Anderson??
How long did the recovery actually take...😢
Please, if anyone can offer some advice, I'm all ears.
I am honestly terrified..
Look, this whole thing might seem like some harmless little game, but we’re dealing with some seriously volatile situations here. I wouldn't mess around with him if I were you. Especially since he’s leaning so heavily on you.
I’m telling you this from my own bitter, firsthand experience.
Do not engage him in conversation—not in person, not over text, not through any channel at all. And for heaven's sake, do not get in a car with him. Consider this some unsolicited, good-faith advice.