BoodaGazelle
Recycles dryer sheets
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In February, I had a CT scan of my neck to look at why I have nerve issues causing numbness in my right thumb.
I finally saw my doctor today, and he told me that the report showed that one of my sinuses was completely blocked. I have had periodic (maybe once a year) sinus infections my entire life, and they are quickly cured with a round of antibiotics. I do not remember having one at the time I did the CT scan, but I guess I cannot be sure I did not.
So the Dr tells me I need to get a new X-ray of my sinuses to see if there is anything wrong. Other than normal seasonal allergies, I emphatically do not have any sinus issues, and I told him so. He tells me I also should start flushing them with saline solution.
My question is: for what? I even had an argument with DW because she thinks I should do this (at least the flushing part). BUT I DONT HAVE ANY ISSUES.
Am I over-reacting to this? I admit I want to stay out of the healthcare system as much as possible, but I am pretty healthy and don't think that a yearly sinus infection should lead down this path.
Even (as I told DW) if I attempt the flushing, what am I supposed to say to the Dr as I tell him I don't want the X-ray? That I don't have any problems? Well I don't now!
Thanks... this is mostly a rant, but observations or other personal experiences welcome.
I finally saw my doctor today, and he told me that the report showed that one of my sinuses was completely blocked. I have had periodic (maybe once a year) sinus infections my entire life, and they are quickly cured with a round of antibiotics. I do not remember having one at the time I did the CT scan, but I guess I cannot be sure I did not.
So the Dr tells me I need to get a new X-ray of my sinuses to see if there is anything wrong. Other than normal seasonal allergies, I emphatically do not have any sinus issues, and I told him so. He tells me I also should start flushing them with saline solution.
My question is: for what? I even had an argument with DW because she thinks I should do this (at least the flushing part). BUT I DONT HAVE ANY ISSUES.
Am I over-reacting to this? I admit I want to stay out of the healthcare system as much as possible, but I am pretty healthy and don't think that a yearly sinus infection should lead down this path.
Even (as I told DW) if I attempt the flushing, what am I supposed to say to the Dr as I tell him I don't want the X-ray? That I don't have any problems? Well I don't now!
Thanks... this is mostly a rant, but observations or other personal experiences welcome.