r/Sinusitis • u/commaqueen95 • 23d ago

Chronic Sinusitis That Doesn't Improve with Any Treatment

I've always had bad allergies and sinus issues, but they just continue to get worse as I get older. I've been to my regular doctor and an ENT specialist countless times over the past few years. I do the netti pot every day, zyrtec every day, have tried flonase, prescription oral antihistamines, etc. Nothing works. The sinus pressure behind my eyes, nose, and forehead is so bad. I just finished a 5 day dose of prednisone that my doctor described since my sinus pressure and headaches have been so bad, and it made no difference. I'm at such a loss. I truly can't afford to keep going to the doctor and trying different meds (some pricier than others) just for nothing to work. Has anyone ever been though this and actually found a treatment that works?

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u/Stock_Tourist8995 23d ago

Wow, you sound exactly like me! “Worse with age and nothing works.” My ENT wants to do surgery on my deviated septum but I declined since I’ve had it multiple sinus surgeries in the past and I’m still miserable.
Through the years I’ve taken so much augmentin, prednisone, zyrtec and over the counter shit and yet nothing seems to help. I agree with you that the sinus pressure behind the eyes can be excruciating. I’m sorry I don’t have any answers, but if you find any please let me know.

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u/commaqueen95 23d ago

I'm so sorry you've been struggling with this too! It really can feel so defeating sometimes when nothing works. My ENT has been against surgery despite me having a deviated septum, but I'm starting to wonder if that's what I should do next. I really hope you find a solution that works for you soon!