I had an experience similar to yours in that I regularly experienced sinus infections. After four infections in six months with several rounds of antibiotics, I knew I needed to do something different. I realized that I had allergies, but didn't make the connection that they could be associated with the infections. With the allergies, I suffered ongoing fatigue and woke up most days feeling like I had a head cold. After mentioning it to my PCP, he suggested I see an immunologist. Initially, I wasn't 'AT ALL' excited about the thought of regular injections (at the time I experienced vasovagal syncope), but sucked it up and like you, went in twice a week for shots. After about a year, the fatigue lifted almost completely and I was able to ditch my nasal spray. Still take daily over-the-counter allergy pills and acupuncture (Yeah, got over my fear of blood and needles in the process) seems to offer some temporary relief if the symptoms kick up.
The best part? Not a single sinus infection in three years! You're great to share your experience. If this is happening to us, it's definitely happening to others.
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I had an experience similar to yours in that I regularly experienced sinus infections. After four infections in six months with several rounds of antibiotics, I knew I needed to do something different. I realized that I had allergies, but didn't make the connection that they could be associated with the infections. With the allergies, I suffered ongoing fatigue and woke up most days feeling like I had a head cold. After mentioning it to my PCP, he suggested I see an immunologist. Initially, I wasn't 'AT ALL' excited about the thought of regular injections (at the time I experienced vasovagal syncope), but sucked it up and like you, went in twice a week for shots. After about a year, the fatigue lifted almost completely and I was able to ditch my nasal spray. Still take daily over-the-counter allergy pills and acupuncture (Yeah, got over my fear of blood and needles in the process) seems to offer some temporary relief if the symptoms kick up.
The best part? Not a single sinus infection in three years! You're great to share your experience. If this is happening to us, it's definitely happening to others.
June 13, 2012 - 4:22pmThis Comment
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