Okay, I got the CT scan the other day. Nurse called with the results and said I have a sinus infection. I was so relieved. FINALLY I knew what was causing my problems. I could at least deal with it. So the next step was to go see the ENT specialist. He was sent the results of the scan as well. So in I went today looking for an answer on how to get rid of this nasty infection I've got.
"No infection," said the calm doctor. "Your CT looks clean!"
"WHAT?" I was shocked. "But the nurse told me I had an infection."
He explained that the scan showed a mild irritation in the sinuses, but nothing more than any healthy person would have. He saw NO indication of an infection.
His suggestion? Possible allergies. But I know I feel a lot shittier than just an allergy. I don't have any of the tell-tale signs of an allergy. No runny nose. No skin rashes. No watery eyes. No sore throat. No digestive issues. Allergy medication doesn't help. So HOW can I have a frickin' allergy.
So I'm back to the drawing board. I am going in Monday for some blood work that may (or may not) indicate that I have an allergy. My first thought was to say to hell with the trip to Germany. But then again if there is something in my environment causing this mysterious "allergy," chances of it being in Germany is pretty dang low. So maybe this could be a test or sorts. If I feel good in Germany I will know that I must be allergic to something here.
DAMMIT!!!!!!
"No infection," said the calm doctor. "Your CT looks clean!"
"WHAT?" I was shocked. "But the nurse told me I had an infection."
He explained that the scan showed a mild irritation in the sinuses, but nothing more than any healthy person would have. He saw NO indication of an infection.
His suggestion? Possible allergies. But I know I feel a lot shittier than just an allergy. I don't have any of the tell-tale signs of an allergy. No runny nose. No skin rashes. No watery eyes. No sore throat. No digestive issues. Allergy medication doesn't help. So HOW can I have a frickin' allergy.
So I'm back to the drawing board. I am going in Monday for some blood work that may (or may not) indicate that I have an allergy. My first thought was to say to hell with the trip to Germany. But then again if there is something in my environment causing this mysterious "allergy," chances of it being in Germany is pretty dang low. So maybe this could be a test or sorts. If I feel good in Germany I will know that I must be allergic to something here.
DAMMIT!!!!!!
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