Sorry it has been a while, folks!
I’m getting over yet another sinus infection. I finally saw an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist today due to the recurring troubles. He performed a CT scan to look at my sinuses. The left ethmoid (between the eyes) and the left maxillary (in the cheek) sinuses were the source of the problem. They were seriously inflamed and infected. The doc put me on some potent meds - a nasal spray, a dose pack of steroids, and a round of antibiotics. I have to see the doctor again in a month. If my sinuses are not back to normal by that time, they may have to be surgically drained. Let’s hope these meds do the trick!
It’s not only me who has been sick. Molly has been suffering from recurring ear infections for a very long time. I recently switched to a new vet, and I asked them to take care of the problem. Molly has to go in on Thursday morning to have her ears flushed since the meds aren’t clearing up the infection. While she was at the vet this past Saturday, I had quite a scare. A large mass was found in her abdomen, so a biopsy was taken. One of her lymph nodes was also enlarged, so a biopsy of that was taken as well. Thyroid tests were done since recurring ear infections is often a sign of a thyroid condition. I am happy to say that the mass in Molly’s belly is only a fatty tumor. Two doctors looked at the lymph node biopsy, and neither could make a definite call. They think it is clear of cancer, but they sent the sample to a pathologist to make sure. I know that we’re not completely out of the woods, but it already feels like a huge weight has been lifted. I was so worried over the weekend. As for the thyroid tests, I don’t have the results yet, but I expect them any day.
Wish us luck!
January 10th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Hoping both of you will get well soon.
January 10th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Mineral oil cleans out the ears and a cost hanger up the nostrils will get that snot draining quicker than a happy puppies tail can shake.
January 10th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
My Pooh King has fatty tumors (lypomas). Once they get one, lots more are on their way. I call him Ol’ Lumpy now.
Hopefully your sinuses are going to clear up in time to smell the spring flowers!
January 11th, 2007 at 1:24 am
Hope all the meds do the trick! I think you need more lurvin from Brico–that’s the BEST medicine!!
Great news about the puppy!! Still keeping my fingers crossed.
January 11th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Hope you both recover nicely hon.
Take care of you and yours.
January 11th, 2007 at 11:31 pm
Feel better love!
January 12th, 2007 at 12:53 am
Being sick sux !! Draining the sinus’ surgically ?? that sounds um…rather invasive & potentially painful?….good luck! Do U use a humidfier? Once I hooked one up in my house ?….totally happy sinus’ =)
January 14th, 2007 at 4:09 am
Lecram ~ Thanks so much!
BT ~ I’m so glad you chose not to go into the medical profession!
Wanderinggirl ~ Ol’ Lumpy, eh? You crack me up, girl! Thanks for the kind words!
Flat Coke ~ Thanks for the kind words. And you’re oh so right about the Brico luvin!
Rachel ~ Thanks so much! You take care too!
Red ~ Thanks! I hope your weekend trip goes well!
Doc ~ I just bought a humidifier. I’ve heard wonderful things about them from so many people who have suffered from sinus problems. I’ll let ya know how it works out!
January 14th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
I hope your sinuses are getting better. I’ve seen lots of talk of neti pots on one of the blogs that I read.