Sinus problems...who has had surgery?

[webbiedebbie]

I have suffered for many years with sinus problems. At one point about 20 years ago, I was scheduled for surgery. But, I was newly pregnant and it had to be canceled. Since then, I suffer on and off.

Well, I'm down with it again. I have no energy. My sinuses feel like they are falling off my face. I am having trouble sleeping. As in the past, if I go to a doctor now, he will prescribe an antibiotic and a nasal spray. I can't stand anything going up my nose!!!!!

I hear from some that the surgery worked miracles for them. Then I hear from others that it was the most horrific thing they have ever done and they would never do it again.

I'd like to hear from you. I know we are all different, just would like to see how you feel about it.

Thanks,

[Melody007_FNP-C, APRN]

Very painful surgery, I now have sinus headaches almost daily.

I am more "stopped up" than before. I have to sleep with two pillows under my head to breathe, and then because of that I have neck and upper back pain.

It was a hard surgery to recover from, very painful.

I had septoplasty, and sinus "rotorooter"

I am told I need to have deep suctioning frequently (very painful)

if I want to get rid of my sinus headaches.

In my case it was a BIG mistake!

[Truly_Blessed]

See, this is why I have not had it done. I have sinus problems all the time, almost everyday. I have heard more negatives than positives about the surgery. I am not sure if all of the pain would be worth it in the end.

Very painful surgery, I now have sinus headaches almost daily.

I am more "stopped up" than before. I have to sleep with two pillows under my head to breathe, and then because of that I have neck and upper back pain.

It was a hard surgery to recover from, very painful.

I had septoplasty, and sinus "rotorooter"

I am told I need to have deep suctioning frequently (very painful)

if I want to get rid of my sinus headaches.

In my case it was a BIG mistake!

[RN4NICU, LPN, LVN]

I've spoken to several folks who've had the surgery. All have told me it was the worst mistake they've ever made and their sinus problems are worse now than before.

[webbiedebbie]

Thanks to those who have responded so far. I really appreciate it. I still hope to hear from others if they have had success with it.

[Euskadi1946]

Very painful surgery, I now have sinus headaches almost daily.

I am more "stopped up" than before. I have to sleep with two pillows under my head to breathe, and then because of that I have neck and upper back pain.

It was a hard surgery to recover from, very painful.

I had septoplasty, and sinus "rotorooter"

I am told I need to have deep suctioning frequently (very painful)

if I want to get rid of my sinus headaches.

In my case it was a BIG mistake!

I had a deviated septum which was causing me to have chronic sinusitis and had it repaired in 1968. At that time it was done as an in patient procedure and I had to stay in the hospital for a few days with my nose packed which was very uncomfortable. After the doctor removed the packing it was a new like a new lease on life. I could breathe in from both nostrils and I hardly ever have anymore sinus infections although I do need to take my antihistamines every day. For me the surgery was great. :)

[manna, BSN, RN]

Like the previous poster, I had a septorhinoplasty (in 1999) after 2 years of chronic sinus infections. Best decision I ever made. Surgery was not fun (it was surgery, after all)... I was off work for 3 days. My doc actually didn't pack my nose (used some sort of composite - much less painful/uncomfortable based on the stories I've heard - my pain tolerance is not THAT high :chuckle). Still take antihistamines for allergies, but have only had one sinus infection in the five years since my surgery. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.