Posts by Casey Rogers47

The Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital—you've got them, and if you need a top-tier tonsil specialist, Dukakis is the guy to see.

Maybe drop a note about where you're located? That way, someone might be able to point you toward a great specialist in your area.

Of course, you can run into issues with what people call the "third tonsil" at pretty much any age.
In my case, they actually ended up removing all three of mine when I was only 22.
I remember this guy who was in the room with me over at the ENT department; he had his "third tonsil" taken out, but those two standard ones we see when we open our mouths? He had those removed way back when he started elementary school.
That’s why these days, doctors usually just go in and take all three at once to get everything handled in one shot.

I ended up seeing my doctor because the pain was just too much—I couldn't even sit down properly, let alone walk without discomfort. I told her I’d take just about anything that could provide some fast relief for these hemorrhoids, so she prescribed this gel, but honestly, it hasn't done a thing for me.
Maybe I'm just not using enough? Perhaps I need to apply a much thicker layer or even use an applicator to get it deeper inside rather than just using a basic ointment.
I know that heavy-duty injections like Anacin work wonders when people are dealing with the unbearable agony of kidney stones, so I'm just looking for something that actually hits the spot.

Thanks.
I'm hanging in there.
Some days I'm just sitting around, other days I'm walking, and honestly, some days I have absolutely no clue what to do with myself.
It feels like that Azithromycin I took for my sinus infection really did a number on me—the diarrhea it caused seems to have messed things up enough that I'm seeing blood in my stool again.
Does anyone know if getting a pain injection actually helps when hemorrhoid pain gets this intense?

Rachel Garcia said:You probably need to see a specialist—specifically a proctologist.
They’ll be way more helpful than just your regular family doctor.

My proctologist actually prescribed some medicated ointment, chamomile baths, a high-fiber diet, and plenty of exercise. After that, I moved on to calendula cream and then some Neos Nitro. I was also taking Pilex alongside everything else, which actually stopped the bleeding for a little while.
The thing is, about three months later, the occasional bleeding during bowel movements started back up again. Based on my last exam, he doesn't think there's an issue with my second-degree hemorrhoids and suggested I stick with the medicated ointment.
However, he thinks I should see a gastroenterologist just to rule out any inflammatory bowel disease.
The wait times for a gastroenterologist are brutal. By the time I finally get an appointment, they'll likely just recommend a colonoscopy and call it a day.
The whole process is going to take several months.
In the meantime, my primary care doctor prescribed Dolocaine gel because sometimes the pain after using the bathroom lasts for hours, but honestly, that gel hasn't done a thing for me.

What should I do when hemorrhoids are hurting so bad I can barely stand or sit, especially since that Dolocaine gel my doctor prescribed isn't doing a thing?

Has anyone actually tried using those Quest Diagnostics magnets for hemorrhoids? They aren't exactly cheap at $330 either.
What’s your take on this stuff? Is it worth it?

Does anyone know if I can pick up this ointment in Washington, D.C.?
Eulatin is some kind of extract from the witch hazel plant, and apparently, it works wonders for hemorrhoids.
I've been checking local pharmacies everywhere, but I can't find it anywhere.

I’ve been browsing this website, and they’re running ads all over the local papers claiming to cure hemorrhoids, fistulas, and gout, but something about the site just feels off to me.
There isn't a single mention of what ingredients they actually use to treat these conditions, there's no contact person listed, no info on which company is behind it, nothing like that.
All you get is a cell phone number that doesn't even show up in any major carrier's directory.
Has anyone here actually tried this stuff or dealt with them before?

Could you please ask your sister to check with her medical contacts about the Rhinolight?
If she manages to dig up anything useful, let me know.
Tell her to see if she can set up a chat with a professor heading a clinic or a department—those folks really know their stuff.

My doctor mentioned that for a lot of people, symptoms tend to crawl back after surgery (I actually know someone this happened to), and honestly, that’s one big reason I’m hesitant. Plus, there's the whole thing about having nasal packing put in, which means you can't breathe through your nose for several days. It sounds miserable.
I’m also still carrying some trauma from having my tonsils out about six years ago.
The recovery process was just brutal.
I thought about trying out Rhinolight, but it seems like most people haven't even heard of it.
I originally hoped a Bioptron lamp might help me out, but no luck there.
Are you planning on seeing someone at a major hospital or going through a private specialist?

goldenviper752, have you gone to get those allergy tests done yet?
The doctors told me that mucosal swelling can actually be triggered by allergies, too. If you let it sit, it can turn into a chronic issue where sprays and pills just don't cut it anymore.
Because of that, they actually recommended an endoscopic surgery to clear out the damaged tissue.

I could really use some help tracking down the price for this device, since getting a reply via email seems to be a total dead end.
Does anyone happen to be fluent in English or German and wouldn't mind giving Medtronic a quick call at +49 6022 70 96 0 to see if they can give me a quote?

goldenviper752 said:Mucosal thickening and hyperplasia in terms of chronic changes. Sinus openings look normal.

Actually, just simple mucosal thickening can be caused by allergies.
That’s exactly what my doctors told me.

goldenviper752 said:I totally feel for you. I did a little digging online.

So, "Neuwirth Medical Products GmbH," which acts as a distributor in Germany, mentions a few things:

- Rhinolight light therapy involves exposing the nasal mucosa to special light consisting of 5% UV-B, 25% UV-A, and 70% visible light.
- It can be used alongside anti-allergy meds to boost the results.
- This is a clinically tested therapy designed to significantly reduce or even completely wipe out allergy symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, and nasal irritation.
- A known side effect is dryness in the nasal lining, though that's an easy fix using nasal oils or ointments.

Honestly, that method isn't for me. I don't really deal with those specific symptoms. My nose just feels congested sometimes, but it almost never runs.

My mom deals with sinus issues too—her maxillary sinuses are thickened just like mine, and she never gets a runny nose either.
What did your sinus X-ray show?

goldenviper752 said:Maxillary... but how did you find out there aren't any bacteria present?
How are your teeth doing? Any chance there's a granuloma causing all this trouble?
Are you dealing with symptoms every single day? Have you been exposed to drafts?

I’ve had nasal and sinus swabs done a few times now, and they confirmed there isn't any bacterial infection.
I actually dealt with a granuloma last year. It took forever to treat, and my dentist couldn't even get an instrument in there after opening the tooth. Now, I can feel this little bump high up above my teeth.
The chronic inflammation started way before that granuloma showed up, so I don't think that's what's messing with my sinuses.
I've heard that maxillary sinus issues can sometimes be caused by allergies.
Lately, I've got constant drainage dripping from my sinuses down my throat.
And every now and then, my sinuses just ache—both the maxillary and the frontal ones.
I wouldn't say I'm particularly sensitive to drafts.
A head nurse at a private clinic actually told me that Rhinolight is fantastic for helping the nasal and sinus mucosa recover. Apparently, the only place in New York City that carries it is the Klapan clinic.

My cousin, who speaks perfect German because she was born and raised in Austria, sent an email to the Rhinolight rep in Germany to ask about pricing, but we haven't heard back yet.
It crossed my mind that maybe this device could be acquired through a hospital so people could access the treatment for free.
Since my foreign language skills aren't exactly top-tier, I could really use some help tracking down the price of a Rhinolight.
Once we figure out the cost, I was thinking of suggesting the hospital purchase it—maybe somewhere like Mount Sinai in New York City might have the budget to pick one up.
If the funding isn't there, we could always organize a fundraiser.
What do you guys think of that idea?

I’m trying to track down the price for this device. It looks like something that could really help a lot of people—myself included—deal with sinus issues and nasal congestion.
The thing is, you won't find this tech at any hospital in Washington, D.C.; it's only available through one private clinic.
I actually reached out to a distributor over in Germany to ask about it, but I haven't heard a peep back yet.
Since my foreign language skills aren't exactly top-tier, I haven't quite worked up the nerve to give them a call.
It hit me the other day: once I figure out the cost, I might suggest the hospital in the area—maybe even a major center like Johns Hopkins—look into getting it. If the budget doesn't allow for it, we could even look into organizing a fundraiser.
That way, plenty of folks could get free treatment for allergies and chronic sinus inflammation.
If anyone happens to know what a Rhinolight costs, would you mind letting me know?

I've been battling sinus issues for about five years now.
X-rays show shadowing in my maxillary sinuses, and the CT scan confirms polypoid thickening of the maxillary sinus mucosa.
The weird part? There's zero bacterial infection present.
I've cycled through all sorts of antibiotics and tried every inhalation treatment under the sun, but nothing sticks.
Tests showed I have a dust mite allergy in both skin prick and blood tests, though honestly, dust doesn't even seem to bother me much.
I feel the same whether I'm in a dusty room or out breathing fresh air.
Since then, I've tried various pills and corticosteroid sprays, but they haven't done a thing for me.
I even tried using a Bioptron lamp on my sinuses almost every day for a month, but no luck there either.
Technically, my condition qualifies for endoscopic surgery, but my ENT warned me that for most people, the symptoms just come right back after the procedure.
I've heard some talk about Rhinolight, but I'm feeling pretty $700 hesitant about it because I'm a bit of a skeptic.

Has anyone else on the Forum tried out those Rhinolight laser treatments?