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Question:

Hullo all, Many thanks for the fantastic response to my posting. I shall certainly be acting on most of, if not all of your suggestions. The thing is, I had a CAT scan last September as part of an investigation into why I should suddenly be having minor epileptic seizures…..nothing serious; deja vu, disorientation etc. (I’m 55 years old). I recall the specialist commenting on the scan "pics" that the sinuses were clear. Could anything this bad have developed in such a short space of time………given my history? I live and work on the coastal desert region of the south western corner of Namibia which is notorious for its incidence of allergy/sinus problems. Could this possibly be due in part to the relatively high, concentrated levels of pollen given off by introduced eucalyptus trees which were planted 50 years ago by the first inhabitants of the town? The climate is generally cool and humidity levels moderate. I tend to feel the cold more than others – especially when working outside exposed to the elements. My head almost goes numb with the cold although I have recently taken to wearing a Beanie-type hat to help keep the cold wind at bay. Because of my epilesy medication, I was advised to keep away from things like Beconase nasal sprays as they are known to trigger a seizure. Thanks again for your considerate responses. regards Mike  > >Hi, – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> >As a newcomer to this newsgroup, I don’t know if this topic has been covered > >so please bear with me. > >I’ve suffered on and off with sinusitis for years and indeed just finished > >my second course of anti-biotics in 3 weeks for this, having seen that > >x-rays showed my sinuses to be "blocked". However, this latest spell has me > >winching in pain from my upper teeth > The teeth roots do extend close to the sinuses.  So the teeth can affect the > sinsuses or vice-versa. > You  probably have to have pretty severe sinusitis for it to go from the > sinuses to the teeth. > So, I think you need > – to see a sinus specialist who will order a CT scan and interpret it in > conjunction with your symptoms, if not already done.    You mentioned you had > xrays but did you have a CT scan?   It is much better. > – a panoramic dental xray by your dentist to make sure that thereis not a > dental origin > Really, if your sinus is blocked ans infected, you are going to have to resolve > that one way or the other – so get the best advice you can find. > >, especially after meals. I’ve to take > >strong pain-killers for relief – it’s a blinding, throbbing pain. I’ve never > >felt so miserable. Bad headaches have accompanied the sore teeth and > >wondered if this is a commonly reported occurrence. > >My wife complains of my bad breath and I am very conscious of this when > >working close with my work colleauges to the point of appearing > >disinterested in the discussions which may be taking place. > >I’m extremely p….ed off being sick so regularly, day after day. Even my > >wife thinks that I’m tending towards hypochondria…….I only wish it was > >that!  I need advice on what to do. > >Constructive comments would be appreciated.

Response:

On Sun, 9 May 2004 20:44:18 +0200, "Mike" <m…@m.ca> wrote: >Hullo all, >Many thanks for the fantastic response to my posting. I shall certainly be >acting on most of, if not all of your suggestions. >The thing is, I had a CAT scan last September as part of an investigation >into why I should suddenly be having minor epileptic seizures…..nothing >serious; deja vu, disorientation etc. (I’m 55 years old). I recall the >specialist commenting on the scan "pics" that the sinuses were clear.

If it was not a sinus specialist that looked at the CT scan, then you need to arrange to have the CT scan (the actual films, not the report)  sent to  a sinus specialist who will examine you guided by the films using an  endoscope. A brief obervation that they were clear may not be conclusive.  There are a number of different pairs of sinuses in the head that are quite extensive.  Or, it could be correct and something else may be going on….. > Could >anything this bad have developed in such a short space of time………given >my history?

Your situation is unusual, and in such cases I do not think we can really rule anything in or out.   That needs to be done by more medical opinions, I think, including a dental panoramic xray (which shows a good part of the maxillary sinus  by the way). >I live and work on the coastal desert region of the south western corner of >Namibia which is notorious for its incidence of allergy/sinus problems. >Could this possibly be due in part to the relatively high, concentrated >levels of pollen given off by introduced eucalyptus trees which were planted >50 years ago by the first inhabitants of the town? The climate is generally >cool and humidity levels moderate. I tend to feel the cold more than >others – especially when working outside exposed to the elements. My head >almost goes numb with the cold although I have recently taken to wearing a >Beanie-type hat to help keep the cold wind at bay.

I think that is not helping the situation but it is impossible to tell without more tests whether it is a cause or just a trigger. We regularly have people from all over the world and all parts of the U.S. say that their locations are the worst for allergies…. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Because of my epilesy medication, I was advised to keep away from things >like Beconase nasal sprays as they are known to trigger a seizure. >Thanks again for your considerate responses. >regards >Mike

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Hi, As a newcomer to this newsgroup, I don’t know if this topic has been covered so please bear with me. I’ve suffered on and off with sinusitis for years and indeed just finished my second course of anti-biotics in 3 weeks for this, having seen that x-rays showed my sinuses to be "blocked". However, this latest spell has me winching in pain from my upper teeth, especially after meals. I’ve to take strong pain-killers for relief – it’s a blinding, throbbing pain. I’ve never felt so miserable. Bad headaches have accompanied the sore teeth and wondered if this is a commonly reported occurrence. My wife complains of my bad breath and I am very conscious of this when working close with my work colleauges to the point of appearing disinterested in the discussions which may be taking place. I’m extremely p….ed off being sick so regularly, day after day. Even my wife thinks that I’m tending towards hypochondria…….I only wish it was that!  I need advice on what to do. Constructive comments would be appreciated. Thanks Mike

Response:

On Sat, 8 May 2004 10:11:53 +0200, "Mike" <m…@m.ca> wrote: >Hi, >As a newcomer to this newsgroup, I don’t know if this topic has been covered >so please bear with me. >I’ve suffered on and off with sinusitis for years and indeed just finished >my second course of anti-biotics in 3 weeks for this, having seen that >x-rays showed my sinuses to be "blocked". However, this latest spell has me >winching in pain from my upper teeth

The teeth roots do extend close to the sinuses.  So the teeth can affect the sinsuses or vice-versa. You  probably have to have pretty severe sinusitis for it to go from the sinuses to the teeth. So, I think you need – to see a sinus specialist who will order a CT scan and interpret it in conjunction with your symptoms, if not already done.    You mentioned you had xrays but did you have a CT scan?   It is much better. – a panoramic dental xray by your dentist to make sure that thereis not a dental origin Really, if your sinus is blocked ans infected, you are going to have to resolve that one way or the other – so get the best advice you can find. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->, especially after meals. I’ve to take >strong pain-killers for relief – it’s a blinding, throbbing pain. I’ve never >felt so miserable. Bad headaches have accompanied the sore teeth and >wondered if this is a commonly reported occurrence. >My wife complains of my bad breath and I am very conscious of this when >working close with my work colleauges to the point of appearing >disinterested in the discussions which may be taking place. >I’m extremely p….ed off being sick so regularly, day after day. Even my >wife thinks that I’m tending towards hypochondria…….I only wish it was >that!  I need advice on what to do. >Constructive comments would be appreciated.

Response:

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -On Sat, 8 May 2004 10:11:53 +0200, "Mike" <m…@m.ca> wrote: >Hi, >As a newcomer to this newsgroup, I don’t know if this topic has been covered >so please bear with me. >I’ve suffered on and off with sinusitis for years and indeed just finished >my second course of anti-biotics in 3 weeks for this, having seen that >x-rays showed my sinuses to be "blocked". However, this latest spell has me >winching in pain from my upper teeth, especially after meals. I’ve to take >strong pain-killers for relief – it’s a blinding, throbbing pain. I’ve never >felt so miserable. Bad headaches have accompanied the sore teeth and >wondered if this is a commonly reported occurrence. >My wife complains of my bad breath and I am very conscious of this when >working close with my work colleauges to the point of appearing >disinterested in the discussions which may be taking place. >I’m extremely p….ed off being sick so regularly, day after day. Even my >wife thinks that I’m tending towards hypochondria…….I only wish it was >that!  I need advice on what to do. >Constructive comments would be appreciated.

Bad breath may be a sign of an infection. I myself had bad breath no matter how mush I brushed. some bacteria give off a foul odor. I suggest(it worked for me) irrigating with saline and collodial silver or traditional antibiotics. Gargleing with the collodial silver should help with oral problem. Google the internet and make up your own mind whether CS works or not. 2 universities have already said, yep, it works. www.silvermedicine.org "I cannot affirm God if I fail to affirm man.  Therefore, I affirm both.Without a belief in human unity I am hungry and incomplete. Human unity is the fulfillment of diversity.  It is the harmony of opposites.  It is a many-stranded texture, with color and depth." -Norman Cousins

Response:

Mike wrote: > Hi, > As a newcomer to this newsgroup, I don’t know if this topic has been covered > so please bear with me. > I’ve suffered on and off with sinusitis for years and indeed just finished > my second course of anti-biotics in 3 weeks for this, having seen that > x-rays showed my sinuses to be "blocked".

You need to see an ENT who will order a CT scan and possibly a nasal endoscopy as well. Only after the ENT sees what’s going on inside your sinuses can he then choose an appropriate course of treatment. — Steven L.

Response:

There is a nerve called the alveolar nerve that sits about the teeth and below the maxillary sinus. Fluid or polyp or cyst pressing on that nerve can give you  the symptoms you describe. Pain is not the worst complication. The nerve can be "killed" and that would affect the teeth. See the ENT doctor. Murray Grossan, M.D. http://www.ent-consult.com

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Pain in the teeth with a blinding headache that really can’t be described to others is a common symptom of sinus problems or really bad allergies. You’ve already indicated a history of sinus problems, and the others have already advised you to see an ENT and an allergist and a dentist.  I’d say in that order.  You’re looking at steroids, allergy testing and possibly shots, and perhaps a surgical resolution.  Take some time and learn how to allergy proof your home.  Try a Google search for Jolly Ollie’s Self Help Sinus Guide or something similiar.  I detailed this all out once some time ago.  The only difference in my opinion from then to now is I no longer think that the steroids are such a good idea.  The risks are pretty rare, but really bad. In the mean time, try irrigating, and perhaps try the typical over the counter remedies.  Alieve, sudafed, afrin (for no more than three days), antihistamines, hot coffee or tea, hot steaming showers, etc.  I’m sure you know the drill. Try to avoid the pain killers.  Trust me, I know it’s bad pain.  Once in a while is OK, but if you fall into the cycle of taking them regularly you will also end up addicted.  A strung out sinusitis victim is a bad time….. -O Oh, and while I have everyone’s attention.  SPRING TIME S**KS!!!! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -"Mike" <m…@m.ca> wrote in message news:409bfb6a.0@news1.mweb.co.za… > Hi, > As a newcomer to this newsgroup, I don’t know if this topic has been covered > so please bear with me. > I’ve suffered on and off with sinusitis for years and indeed just finished > my second course of anti-biotics in 3 weeks for this, having seen that > x-rays showed my sinuses to be "blocked". However, this latest spell has me > winching in pain from my upper teeth, especially after meals. I’ve to take > strong pain-killers for relief – it’s a blinding, throbbing pain. I’ve never > felt so miserable. Bad headaches have accompanied the sore teeth and > wondered if this is a commonly reported occurrence. > My wife complains of my bad breath and I am very conscious of this when > working close with my work colleauges to the point of appearing > disinterested in the discussions which may be taking place. > I’m extremely p….ed off being sick so regularly, day after day. Even my > wife thinks that I’m tending towards hypochondria…….I only wish it was > that!  I need advice on what to do. > Constructive comments would be appreciated. > Thanks > Mike

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