Frustrated, disappointed, sad, and angry. Overwhelming need to vent😭

[Kathy57]

Rnathans,

I asked him for the prednisone for my lungs which feel inflamed from all the coughing and I told him I've had to use my PRN nebuluzer much more frequently because of it.  Also, I told him my sinuses and whole upper respiratory tract feels inflamed.  He told me that he knew prednisone would help me, and didn't think that the antibiotic would.  He said a few disparaging things about ENT's and how no one should ever be on an antibiotic for more than 10 days! 

He told me he wouldn't order it for me because then I wouldn't understand if the antibiotic or the prednisone helped.  He felt that if I felt better on it, then the antibiotic might take the credit for the prednisone?  Does that make sense?  We talked a long time and he said a lot of things.  He's probably going to charge me double!

I have to admit that I feel that all of this is really BAD inflammation because it has been so longstanding.  But then it is hard for me to argue with my ENT who tells me that he can see an infection.  He makes perfect sense to me.


I told my asthma doc that I just want relief from my symptoms and I didn't care how.  I have six days left of antibiotic and my sinuses positively ache.  I'm still coughing up garbage but I honestly don't know what it is!  I'm just miserable and tired of the same and wondering if this will just be the rest of my life?

Couldn't it be that I have a longstanding infection and inflammation??  I'd like treatment for both and I put a call into Iowa City.  They are going to have the nurse call me back.  Now I feel like a royal pain in the --ss.  I've waited so long for it to go away on its own, but who knows when that will be? 

I realize in the scheme of things how unimportant this sounds but if I could just get some relief, I'm sure it would have a big impact on my quality of life.

(Okay I'm done whining!  lol).
Have a good rest of your day!

Kathy

[Nomad]

Kathy, I use Gaia brand Oil of Oregano liquid capsules.  They come in a green and white box. It says to take 1 capsule 2 times a day between meals. 

I, personally, only take them if i am in a high risk situation (around children for example) or if my sinuses feel "off." I also take them shortly before traveling and during travel. I don't take them daily, but somewhat regularly.

Also, I must take them with a little food.

I think they help a LOT.

I also sometimes take a zinc losenge....when around sick kids, etc.

I have had great luck with the Augmentin, so if there is any chance of infection, I would consider making an inquiry. Maybe do an antibiotic first and then a steriod!??!  You know your body best though.

I haven't tried the regular oil or oregano drops.  I really believe in these capsules.

[rnathans]

Kathy, I do not think any of this sounds unimportant. And I understand now why it was reasonable to ask him for steroids. Cannot help much though as my problems are mostly neuro and gastroparesis. So far my lungs and sinuses are relatively okay. Hang in there.