Sinusitis FAQ

Seizures and Sinus Infection

Question:

Yes Lulu, Tell us more about this remedy. Though it is well documented that other illnesses can cause seizures, isn’t it amazing how many doctors deny this? — at least in my case. Wayne

Response:

hi – i replied privately to robert about the remedy. i was saying that the "constitutional" varies from person to person.  the homeopath goes through a hour long process of getting your medical history and other important info.  before prescribing the remedy. so, even tho my boy’s "constitutional" remedy is sulphur, that may not be yours.  also, the doc can recommend other remedies for particular illnesses in addition to the constitutional.  she only gave us that because i was looking for a way to boost his immune system. if you’re interested, make sure you go to a homeopath with a good reputation.  we were lucky to find this one, as she was also an MD and the insurance paid for the visits.  but really, it was one of the best things we have done for our son, along with horseback riding therapy and swimming. (he has multiple disabilities) homeopathy is one of those alt.med topics that makes many people skeptical. i have no problem recommending it because of our good experiences.  but the choice of doctor is very important. good luck! lulu – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Morris wrote in message <#va2o82r#GA.384@cpmsnbbsa02>… >Yes Lulu, >Tell us more about this remedy. Though it is well documented that other >illnesses can cause seizures, isn’t it amazing how many doctors deny >this? — at least in my case. >Wayne

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HI Dara, Chances are, the remedy won’t work for you.  Homeopathic remedies are fitted to the person as exactly as possible.  Your best option is to go and see a homeopath. Lori Robert L. Sinnett <bob…@cpuinc.net> wrote in article <37594810.F627D…@cpuinc.net>… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> lulu: > What was the homeopathic remedy?  Thanks > Dara S

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This is very interesting.  My daughter has chronic sinus problems.  It seems better when I use a vaporizer in her room at night.   The sulpher is what was used to clear up my daughters fluid behind her ear at 3 years old.  I read that allergies can contribute to chronic ear infections (which she also had) as well as the sinus problems.  Once she received the sulpher treatment her seizures were greatly reduced for several years. Recently, I took her to the doctor’s because of a fever and I asked him to check her ears for a possible infection.  He stated that at her age children didn’t usually get infections anymore (12) but her seizures had been worse lately, and sure enough she had an ear infection.  He placed her on an antibiotic and the seizures lessened.  When I discussed this with her neuro, he said the antibiotics probably raised the level of seizure meds in her system. But I know when her seizures become worse, there is something coming on, like a cold, etc. Michelle

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lulu, Where do you live that MD’s are allowed to practice homeopathy and their usual stuff together?  In Canada, if an MD is caught practicing anything else but, then they get to go through a long license-losing court case and lose their license. Lori – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> if you’re interested, make sure you go to a homeopath with a good > reputation.  we were lucky to find this one, as she was also an MD and the > insurance paid for the visits.  but really, it was one of the best things we > have done for our son, along with horseback riding therapy and swimming. > (he has multiple disabilities)

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i live in san francisco.  this MD has a thriving pediatric practice, and a homeopathic practice for all ages.  she also runs homeopathic seminars and workshops.  there is no problem with a medical doctor being a homeopathic doc also. the opposite would be a problem.  if a homeopathic doc tried prescribing antibiotics or other drugs, etc., they would probably lose their license. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Lori wrote in message <01beb08a$e20c87c0$LocalHost@default>… >lulu, >Where do you live that MD’s are allowed to practice homeopathy and their >usual stuff together?  In Canada, if an MD is caught practicing anything >else but, then they get to go through a long license-losing court case and >lose their license. >Lori >> if you’re interested, make sure you go to a homeopath with a good >> reputation.  we were lucky to find this one, as she was also an MD and >the >> insurance paid for the visits.  but really, it was one of the best things >we >> have done for our son, along with horseback riding therapy and swimming. >> (he has multiple disabilities)

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Hi lulu, > the opposite would be a problem.  if a homeopathic doc tried prescribing > antibiotics or other drugs, etc., they would probably lose their license.

I could see that, but I see no harm in the other way around.  Canada’s medical association should get off their high horse and learn that there are other ways of helping people, and that medical and alternative therapies can work together. Lori

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Isn’t it just amazing that neuros seem to know less about the causes of seizures than many other doctors. And of all the doctors, few of them have any understanding of these things. Yet anyone can get into the health literature and there it is.     Since my original post under the "Morris" ID, my dad’s, I started running a slight temperature and discovered I had yet another sinus infection (green mucous tell tale signs). Sure enough I started having temporal seizures–not too bad because I’m on seizure medication. I got some antibiotics and once more the seizure subsided. I have now been through this cycle many times over the past few years and my goal must be to get rid of the sinus problem.     In the "sinusitis" newsgroup, one of the prime contributors, Dr. Tichner, agreed with my recent statement there that my seizures could be caused by sinus infections. I believe that most doctors have difficulty with seizures as a cause, for they are told that seizures are caused by microscopic scar tissue in the brain–causing a focal point. Perhaps we will one day prove that this just isn’t the case–that actually nerves are irritated by abnormalities around the head and neck areas. This then causes a spasm, much like muscle spasms or trigger points are caused by irritated nerves.

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wayne-pierce wrote: > Isn’t it just amazing that neuros seem to know less about the causes of > seizures than many other doctors. And of all the doctors, few of them have > any understanding of these things. Yet anyone can get into the health > literature and there it is.

<snip> Howdy! Maybe neuros seem to know less about the causes of seizures because neuros know more about seizure disorders! Sorta’ like a kid saying "Jimmy has red hair because his mother has red hair."  While this may be so, the child has no comprehension of the intricacies of genetics and the probability of inherited traits. The less somebody knows about a subject, the more sure they are about their information.  This holds true in just about any subject. As the proverb says:  The first step on the road to  wisdom is recognition of the vastness of your own ignorance! — David A. Naess URL:     http://www.bigfoot.com/~dnaess e-mail:  dna…@bigfoot.com

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wayne-pierce wrote: > Thanks… > I could not display your URL. Is there a problem there?

 Howdy ! Nope!  I’m not aware of any problems If bigfoot doesn’t work try: http://www.frontiernet.net/~dnaess — David A. Naess URL:     http://www.bigfoot.com/~dnaess e-mail:  dna…@bigfoot.com

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Hi Wayne. I don’t think it’s the Sinus Infection per se that’s bringing on the seizures. I think that any illness lowers the seizure threshold, and in your case it’s the sinus infections since they are repeated. Maybe you should see a good ENT doc and see if surgery is warranted. My nephew had tons of sinus infections and finally had surgery a couple of years ago. He’s been great ever since. They can also put you on a prophelactic antibiotic (that’s a daily dose of preventative antibiotic). I think you need to see a good specialist about getting the infections under control. Certainly an elevated temperature lowers your seizure threshold too.

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diana…@aol.com (Diana350) wrote: >Hi Wayne. I don’t think it’s the Sinus Infection per se that’s bringing on the >seizures. I think that any illness lowers the seizure threshold, and in your >case it’s the sinus infections since they are repeated. >Maybe you should see a good ENT doc and see if surgery is warranted. My nephew >had tons of sinus infections and finally had surgery a couple of years ago. >He’s been great ever since. >They can also put you on a prophelactic antibiotic (that’s a daily dose of >preventative antibiotic). >I think you need to see a good specialist about getting the infections under >control. Certainly an elevated temperature lowers your seizure threshold too.

I would agree with most of this, but there is a caution.  Sinus infections, improperly or incompletely treated, can lead to intracranial complications (such as brain abscess, pus collection in the subdural space, etc.), and these complications, some of them life-threatening, can cause seizures.  If a patient with a sinus infection has a seizure, they should be seen by a doctor promptly. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M.D., FACS, P. C. 2500 Milvia Street   Suite 222 Berkeley, California  94704-2636  USA Telephone:  510-849-2555 FAX:  510-849-2557 "Ex Tristitia Virtus"

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lulu: What was the homeopathic remedy?  Thanks Dara S – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -lulu wrote: > i have seen this same correlation in my son.  but not ONLY sinus infections, > any flu will bring some seizures also.  this is so well documented that our > new neurologist decided that having him on the lowest possible daily dose of > klonopin (1mg) is ok. > for times of sickness, when the seizure threshold is low, we have diastat > (rectal gel-valium).  this has worked out very well, as our son’s learning > abilities increase on the lower dose of meds, yet we have a way to control > seizures when they do occur (multiple seizures – over 4 in a 90 minute > period). > about the cure for sinus infections, this jogged my memory.  when our son > was on a homeopathic remedy (prescribed by his pediatrician) he went for a > whole year without getting sick.  i took him to this doctor because he had > chronic sinus infections as a little toddler.  the change was really > miraculous.    now that you’ve reminded me, i think i will try that again. > she called the remedy "his constitutional" and it was supposed to generally > boost his immune function.  it did. > lulu > Morris wrote in message … > >Over the past few years I have found a very good correlation between my > >sinus infections and my temporal seizure activity. Best way to get rid of > my > >seizures for awhile is to take antibiotics. After sinus surgery, my seizure > >activity dropped significantly, but I am still on seizure meds. However, > >whenever I start a sinus infection, here come the seizures. > >    Note: Each time I suspect sinus infection, I verify this by taking my > >temperature. I always run a slight fever–just under 100 degrees. > >Any thoughts on this, or how to permanently get rid of my sinus infection > >permanently would be appreciated. My view right now is that once one has a > >sinus infection, it is with him forever. > >Thanks,  Wayne

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i have seen this same correlation in my son.  but not ONLY sinus infections, any flu will bring some seizures also.  this is so well documented that our new neurologist decided that having him on the lowest possible daily dose of klonopin (1mg) is ok. for times of sickness, when the seizure threshold is low, we have diastat (rectal gel-valium).  this has worked out very well, as our son’s learning abilities increase on the lower dose of meds, yet we have a way to control seizures when they do occur (multiple seizures – over 4 in a 90 minute period). about the cure for sinus infections, this jogged my memory.  when our son was on a homeopathic remedy (prescribed by his pediatrician) he went for a whole year without getting sick.  i took him to this doctor because he had chronic sinus infections as a little toddler.  the change was really miraculous.    now that you’ve reminded me, i think i will try that again. she called the remedy "his constitutional" and it was supposed to generally boost his immune function.  it did. lulu – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Morris wrote in message … >Over the past few years I have found a very good correlation between my >sinus infections and my temporal seizure activity. Best way to get rid of my >seizures for awhile is to take antibiotics. After sinus surgery, my seizure >activity dropped significantly, but I am still on seizure meds. However, >whenever I start a sinus infection, here come the seizures. >    Note: Each time I suspect sinus infection, I verify this by taking my >temperature. I always run a slight fever–just under 100 degrees. >Any thoughts on this, or how to permanently get rid of my sinus infection >permanently would be appreciated. My view right now is that once one has a >sinus infection, it is with him forever. >Thanks,  Wayne

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Over the past few years I have found a very good correlation between my sinus infections and my temporal seizure activity. Best way to get rid of my seizures for awhile is to take antibiotics. After sinus surgery, my seizure activity dropped significantly, but I am still on seizure meds. However, whenever I start a sinus infection, here come the seizures.     Note: Each time I suspect sinus infection, I verify this by taking my temperature. I always run a slight fever–just under 100 degrees. Any thoughts on this, or how to permanently get rid of my sinus infection permanently would be appreciated. My view right now is that once one has a sinus infection, it is with him forever. Thanks,  Wayne

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