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Q: Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Dilemma: No Congestion
asked by: chromelassie on August 16th, 2005
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My husband has been in bed for 10 days. After 3 trips to the doctor, one to the emergency room, and an mri, he is no better. He is taking an antibiotic prescribed by the doc on the 1st visit, almost done dylox, and has had an im of rocephin. He has no sinus congestion, breathing clearly. Tonite he presented with a fever of 99.5 after 5 days without one. He has sustained a terrible headache and shooting eye pain. The doc told me today that the mri showed a sinus infection, but his cbc came back normal. Help, how could this be? If the mri shows a sinus infection, shouldn't his wbc's be elevated? And if it is a sinus infection, why would his sinus' be clear? I have already thought of changing doctors, but without health insurance do not have many options. Any ideas?? Thank-you
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Tracey
replied on August 21st, 2005
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Get 2nd Opinion
I would definately get a 2nd opinion. I have been from dr to dr as well, and my wbc showed infection / inflammation and nothing was done. That was 2 months ago. I have been suffering since. What I am saying is, get a 2nd opinion and 3rd if needed. Dr's are only human, they make mistakes. I lost my little son due to dr's mistakes. My sinus showed clear as well, but the ent specialist said there is a very rare kind of sinus disorder which is very very difficult to pick up, even on a scan and it presents with infection and pain, but when sinus are checked, it is clear. So go back to the ent.....Just my 2 cents :-)
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chromelassie
replied on August 21st, 2005
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I appreciate your reply. I have an appt with a specialist, set up by the same doctor, but it is not for 29 more days. I guess it is her medical opinion that it is okay to run a lowgrade fever for that long. I was yelled at by the doctor's nurse and ( I paid their bill in full ) was so upset for being treated like I was bothering them. I was so surprised by her attitude, that I could hardly speak. Although I did manage to get her to try an antibiotic designed to treat sinus infections, the first diagnosis was bronchitis. Glad to say it is working although I am keeping the appt with the specialist and getting another doctor. I had been going to this doctor for 20 years! He has been going for 5. I guess I am as hurt as I am angry.
I am sorry to hear of your loss of your child. I cannot imagine anything worse or anything more sad than losing a child, especially when it may have been prevented. As a nurse, I try each day to be compassionate and to be willing to take the time to listen to everything. I find out more significant information by conversing with patients than I do when I just ask the questions on the forms. I am not the fastest nurse, but I hope I am thorough and kind. The next time someone gets mad about having to wait, I wish they could know that it may be helping save someone's life, or the least of which, money to diagnose it right the first time. If nothing else , this has taught me that time is not always money, it may be a life.
Thanks for listening. Need to vent? I will listen....
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