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I have a bit of a question. I’m 22 years old. So, I’ve dealt with cramps and uterine pain quite often, and my doctor told me that I have PCOS. I was prescribed Diane 35, and I’m supposed to start taking it once my period arrives—which should be in about a week. But then, four days ago, I started having this brownish discharge, and it just won't stop. I went to see my gynecologist, and he mentioned that it’s normal, though he couldn't really explain why I'd be in pain since there isn't any sign of inflammation or anything. I’ve never experienced anything like this before, and it feels... strange. Has anyone else ever gone through this? And why does this "ovulation bleeding," as my doctor called it, seem to last so long? Thanks.
Grace Rodriguez10 said: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.
Thank you so much.. 🙂 I think I'll get everything sorted out once I've finished my allergy testing and the nasal swab...
thanks...
ruggeddriver12 said:Man, my nose has been more clogged than an old drain for way too long now. It’s just constant dripping and congestion, and honestly, I finally hit my limit and went to see a specialist. Turns out, I've got nasal polyps. Since I don't want to spend my entire weekend scrolling through 200 pages of this forum, could anyone share their experiences? I'm just sitting here waiting for my procedure, wondering how long the surgery actually takes, what the recovery timeline looks like, how much it hurts, and all that good stuff. Thanks a ton!
Does this require payment? 😁
I was wondering if laser surgery for nasal polyps is something you have to pay out of pocket...
For three years now, I haven't been able to breathe normally through my nose because of these polyps, and my doctor mentioned they could be removed using a laser up in Washington, D.C.
What I really want to know is where this can actually be done, and whether there's a cost involved—especially since I’m still waiting to hit adulthood?!?!!?!?
And if anyone here has actually gone through it, could you maybe tell me a bit more about what to expect?
Basically, polyps are just these growths inside your nose that block everything up if they get big enough..
My doctor told me it feels like someone shoved a giant plum up my nose or something, which is why I can't breathe at all..