It would be amazing if there was some kind of natural remedy you could just stick up your nose to make polyps vanish, but I haven't found anything quite like that either. What I have come across on various international forums and groups—things that actually seem to help some people—is this: - cutting out alcohol, especially beer - staying away from smoking and smoky environments, and avoiding places with really dry air - zinc - omega-3 fatty acids - eating healthy (avoiding processed junk food) - aerobic exercise - nasal rinsing with a Neti pot (Rhino Horn and similar stuff) - herbs containing rosmarinic acid (rosemary, oregano, Gotu Kola, thyme, mint, sage) - horseradish and garlic
Interesting. I know about that medication because I used to deal with asthma issues quite a bit back in the day. On top of that, I have an aspirin allergy and nasal polyps. Probably wasn't standard practice the last time I saw my ENT...
When was this timely? I've seen four different ENT specialists over the last decade because of polyps, and not one of them ever mentioned that medication.
amberorca29 said:Just the standard old-school stuff, you know, the "hammer and chisel" approach. They pack your nose with tampons, you choke down painkillers for a day or two, and then they let you go home after five days. Then you gotta head back out a few days later just to get the tampons pulled out. I mean, sure, maybe I won't need it again for ten years, but what if those polyps come crawling back in a month or a year or two? That’s not a real fix! I heard there’s this laser thing where they zap the polyps away and you get to go straight home. Is that actually legit, and what does that even cost? But honestly, more than anything, I’d love to find some "natural" drops that actually work. I'm positive something like that exists out there somewhere, but I can't find a single thing online...
There's also laser and endoscopic surgery (FESS—Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery); an ENT should be able to tell you which route fits your situation. Recovery from FESS is usually faster since it's less invasive (you can even find videos on YouTube 😬). Theoretically, you could head home the same day or maybe the next. They pull the tampons five days post-op. Medicare covers this kind of procedure, though I'm not sure if every hospital offers it... they didn't always. What makes you so certain there are herbal drops that would actually solve the problem?
What kind of surgery did you have? And how long was the recovery process... Did you find anything that actually helps with dust mite allergies? As for me, I’ve gone through two surgeries myself—the last one was about six years ago. The polyps decided to make a comeback. I can breathe okay, I guess, but my sense of smell is pretty much gone. I also deal with dust mite and asthma allergies. I haven't found a miracle cure, but I've noticed some things help while others just don't...
Medicare covers nasal polyp removal surgery. Your doctor will decide whether you need laser or endoscopic treatment. Susan Nelson6, book an appointment at either Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins for a consultation as soon as possible. By the time you clear all the tests and actually get on the schedule, it could take about six months... at least, that was my experience six years ago. The surgery isn't too bad if it's just the polyps. You'll have to deal with nasal packing for five days, but once that's out, you can breathe again.
stormyheron4 said:So, here’s what the law actually says about riding a bike...
I don't know. Maybe it’s just how things work now. Everything feels more complicated than it needs to be... It's hard to tell where one problem ends and the next begins. Just another day in the grind...
The article also mentions the FBI in section 21...
So, the excuse being that drivers were speeding, honking at cyclists, and throwing insults—which honestly isn't exactly rare these days—so he had to duck onto the sidewalk... I feel like that might actually fly without getting a fine from the police... $100
You can find some more details about that on this page...
That's just how it is... Man, what a joke...Back in '96... The new law... (from 2008.) says:
Article 46.
Driver Motorized... Drivers have to stick to the roadway. You stay in your lane—specifically the one designated for your vehicle type—unless there's some kind of immediate threat to life, health, or property... otherwise, just follow the rules.
Article 47.
Keep to the right side of the road, or stick to the bike lane on the right edge if you're traveling in that direction. If you find yourself on a two-way path marked for cyclists, just stay on the right side relative to your direction of travel... simple enough. Drivers are supposed to stick to the marked lanes on the right side of the road. If there aren't any markings... you're expected to stay close enough to the right curb to keep things moving. But you have to balance that with speed, traffic flow, and the actual condition of the pavement. Don't pull anyone else into danger, and don't put yourself at risk either. Just common sense, really... A fine in the amount of... $100 Drivers who ignore these rules are going to face the consequences...
Article 101...
From dusk until dawn, you need to have your lights on. Even during the day if visibility gets crappy... A bike needs one white light up front and a red one in the back. For anything pulling a trailer, you either need at least one white light in the front and a red one in the rear, or just a single unit designed to show white from the front and red from the back. It's pretty straightforward...
Article 112...
Bicyclists are required to stick to the bike lanes or paths. If those aren't available, they need to stay as close to the right edge of the road as possible... When you've got two or more cyclists, mopeds, or motorcyclists riding in a group, you're required to ride in single file... one after the other. A fine in the amount of... $100 If a driver decides to ignore the rules laid out in this section, they’re going to face the consequences...
Regarding those reflective vests...
Article 113...
A cyclist on the move... Driving through those open stretches of highway outside the city limits... just a constant obstacle on public roads. If visibility drops, you're required to wear a reflective vest or high-vis cycling gear, day or night... just common sense, really. A fine of... $100 Drivers who decide to ignore these rules are going to face the consequences...
So, according to the law, cyclists don't actually have the right to ride on the sidewalk unless there’s a dedicated bike lane there. Personally, I think I'd rather just take the fine... than risk getting leveled by a car out on the road.
How many times have you actually sat in that GP's office? If you tell them straight up that the exercises aren't working and the pain is just getting worse, they should be giving you a referral for some actual testing. If they don't... find a new doctor.
I don't know. Maybe it’s worth looking into... but I wouldn't hold my breath. says: I don't know... personally, I've never actually seen anyone just barge into a patient's room and force an exam on them without asking first... 🤷
I haven't experienced it personally, but I've seen people on here say the same thing. They'd show up for an appointment only to have a pack of medical students rush in for a checkup without the doctor ever actually bothering to speak to them... Some didn't even realize they had the right to say no until they were already facing a procedure they hadn't consented to...
wearybison35 said:If people like that exist, they deserve to be snapped at. Maybe they should just get turned away at the door entirely...
There are certainly people who deserve it, I agree... the real question is who’s actually going to examine the patient. And what kind of quality can you expect from an exam when it's being conducted by the very same doctor who was essentially blacklisted...
wearybison35 said:It just bugs me how some people shut down any kind of collaboration right from the jump. It doesn't even matter if you're being professional or decent... they just have this attitude of "why should I let some kid look at my business"...
You encounter all sorts of people. If you’re planning on being a doctor, you'll just have to get used to it... You have to respect their right to privacy during an exam, regardless of what they believe.
wearybison35 said:It shouldn't be this hard to just apologize and mention that having a group of students watching you in a sensitive situation isn't ideal...
It really shouldn't be a struggle to ask a patient if they’re comfortable with students or trainees being present during an exam. I honestly think half these debates wouldn't even exist if doctors actually stuck to basic common courtesy. The ones who follow the rules aren't even worth mentioning here. As for the students, they're just collateral damage caused by their mentors' lack of manners.
Great posts, Melissa James70 👍 I'm with you on everything you said. It's honestly hard to believe some people just can't wrap their heads around what you're talking about...
Chloe Gomez6 said:It’s almost as if there are specific categories of people you can use for practice. And what would those exact categories be? Which patients are fair game for learning on, and which ones aren't?😕.
There are really just two types of people here: 1. People who don't mind, so they agree to it 2. People who do mind, for whatever reason, so they refuse
Why does it bother some while others don't care? Because we aren't all cut from the same cloth. Some are shy, some are fearful, some have their own private reasons. Those reasons don't even have to be rational... since most people aren't rational anyway. That doesn't give doctors the right to treat them like mere statistics or objects instead of human beings.
Honestly, I think when doctors don't bother asking if a patient is comfortable having a dozen extra people in the room during an exam, it just shows they don't see patients as actual human beings. To them, we're just a collection of symptoms... like saying "we have a polyp here" instead of "we have a patient with a polyp." People have rights, feelings, and fears. Diseases don't.
If they tried that with me without asking, I'd lose my mind... but if they actually checked first, I'd probably let them. And this whole thing about forcing people into private hospitals if they don't want to be overworked? It’s just plain rude.
Taylor Nguyen5, you know what "tltr" stands for? Too long to read. exactly. I’ve never actually had a bad experience with doctors themselves—not that I’ve dealt with anything major, anyway—it's just the system that fails you. Every doctor I've seen has been hardworking, highly skilled, and genuinely professional with me. Look, I'm not saying every single doctor out there is an expert or carries that level of responsibility, but it isn't fair to lump them all together...
I finally quit birth control because I was convinced those broken capillaries were my fault... they were likely the only culprit. Honestly, I just wish I'd made the switch sooner. Now I'm just slathering my legs in Bengay, hoping it actually does something.
How did you even hear about those? Based on what I've seen, they seem great. And if they actually cost $93only three months' worth of savings, they're still cheaper than Yasmin's—just barely. Where do you pick them up?
Just watched the video. I'm having the exact same issue with water leaking out...🤷 I wasn't talking about those sports caps, I meant something like this, though I'm not positive if that's what's happening with you. I swallow a little water sometimes too, but I think the trick is breathing through your mouth while you do it. Sometimes I hold my breath for a second and that’s when it goes down the wrong pipe. With the bottle, the issue is I have to constantly squeeze it to get the water moving, so I'll probably just drill a tiny hole in it to let some air in. Usually, I just run half a liter of water through my nose—half one way, half the other. Once you've done that cleaning, it's probably not a great idea to head outside for a couple of hours. Yoga instructors usually suggest avoiding it right before bed, too; better to do it at least two hours beforehand.
I basically follow that whole routine (except for the intense workouts twice a week, and I just stick to Aspirin and honey tea while I'm at work), yet I still end up getting sick a few times a year. 🤷