The result? Nothing. A minor deviation of the nasal septum, completely normal. A mild swelling of the nasal membranes, nothing unusual either. The sinus cavities are clear as well. So what is it?
The pain in my cheek bones and forehead may be due to cramped up muscles in my neck. But the constant congestion? It might be an allergy, but I don't believe that. I'm going to have another appointment with the specialist after she's back from vacation, can't wait to finally get an answer!
Oh goodness, I hope you get an answer soon! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI hope so, too, Jen. Really wonder what will come up as diagnosis...
DeleteSinus problems are no joke, and you have all my sympathy in having to deal with them :(
ReplyDeleteHubby gets this problem, but we know they are allergy-led, so that helps some.
I hope you can get it sorted before winter's really upon us :)
I was really miserable last winter. Before, it was a nuisance of various degree, but thinking about another winter like this last one, no!
DeleteAugh, unanswered medical questions are the worst! I have something like that going on with my ear where everthing appears normal and then I'll all of a sudden not be able to hear out of it and everything still appears to be normal. I hope you find your answer!
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed weird, Susannah! I hope your doctor are going to figure out what's wrong with you, soon!
DeleteOh I hope you figure what's causing that! But I'm glad there is nothing wrong too with your head, if that makes sense!
ReplyDeleteI get headaches pretty often, less so as I've gotten older. But I've had CT Scans, MRIs, and MRAs. I'm so glad they always showed nothing but always wondered why I get these headaches - conclusion is, I just do. Haha.
Kate
Has anyone ever checked the muscles on the very top of your neck? My doctor said that the headaches most likely come from cramped-up muscles. It totally feels like a sinus headache, pressure from the inside against my cheek bones and forehead, weird, but when she showed me the pictures, it made sense. Now we only have to figure out where the constant head colds, stuffy nose, etc. come from (and maybe I'll get a prescription for massages) ;-)
DeleteThanks for your concerns, Kate! I hope you'll figure out what's causing your headache as well!
I hope you have the answers you are seeking soon. Unanswered medical mysteries are not fun and sinus issues are no joke. I hope that the specialist is able to get you feeling better and more like yourself very soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope so, too. It's really, really annoying, and I don't want to spend another holiday season in such misery. Wait and see what the specialist says..
DeleteAs someone who hasn't been able to breathe out of 2nostrils in longer then I can remember I commiserate!!
ReplyDeleteThat sucks, Steph! Do you have a diagnosis or just dealing with it? I really wonder what the doc comes up next.. At least it seems as if I dodged the bullet named surgery though..
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