I have been suffering from chronic sinus problems/infections for the past 8 months. I didn't have insurane until just recently, so I haven't been able to get in to see a specialist or anything outside of a regular family practicioner.

I have an appointment with an allergist in less than 2 weeks to see if I might be allergic to something. I literally have not had a day go by without being so congested, having facial pain, ear pain, or sinus headaches. I've had bouts with acute benign labyrynthitis (vertigo) due to a severe middle ear infection, i've been put on so many antibiotics, I have lost count. They all clear up the infection, but the minute I go off them, it starts all over.

Now, after having suffered through my last upper respiratory infection/ear infection a couple of weeks ago, my left ear feels totally plugged and like I need it to "pop" open. I still have the bouts of dizzyness. I feel like i'm in a tunnel all the time because I can't hear out of my left ear!!! It's been this way for about a month. I went to my family doctor again this past thursday and she said my "ear looks beautiful." she thinks it's great that i'm going to see an allergist, but thinks I have eustachian tube dysfunction in my left ear where my tube is completely closed and isn't equilizing the pressure in my head. All can be contributed to possible allergiest, but definitely contributed to my recent infections/blowing my nose, etc.

Basically i'm just wondering if anyone's dealt with something like this? Have you discovered it's due to allergies? Anything that's helped relieve symptoms?

Have any of you tried homeopathic remedies? More natural medicines?

I'm at a loss for what to do and i'm going to go insane if I have to go another 12 days before I see an allergist!!!

Help!