The Furious Spinner

Went to see my surgeon today. Not good news. Sinuses are in an uproar again, polyps are returning. So discouraged and upset. She wants me on major drugs: prednisone, singulair, etc., then she'll check me out again in two weeks. I'm going to see my regular doc tomorrow, as well as my naturopath and the craniosacral therapist, next day acupuncturist. Then I'll decide what to do. I can't have surgery ever few months, and I don't want to be on drugs all the time. What to do? Why did they return?

We'll see what happens. Guess it'll mean a break from writing however. *sigh*

I thought all these problems were history...Now it's a mystery.

What would the Old Mermaids do? 12 comments

12 Comments:

So sorry to hear of your troubles, my wish for you will be whatever solution will be the most helpful, yet least invasive into your lovely life.....Fairy wishes for a easy, speedy recovery....rest and let roam all those beautiful thoughts of yours.....

Michele Bergeron

By Anonymous, at 8:26 AM  

"Salt water is the cure for everything: sweat, tears and the sea"---Isaak Dineson

Being a nurse that has recurrent sinus problems, I wonder if you routinely irrigate your sinuses with salt water? That's the only way I can keep the infections at bay without antibiotics. Irrigation flushes out the bacteria, which decreases infection, which keeps the tissues from being irritated. I don't know for a fact that polyps grow more frequently in irritated tissue--but I do know that in general growths and tissue changes do happen more frequently in areas that are irritated or infected. Sometimes I still need meds, but it has been rare since I started the saline irrigations. You may need the polyps removed again, but maybe you could keep them at bay with a simple mermaid cure...

Sister DragonSong Mermaid

By deb, at 9:04 AM  

Thanks, both of you. I hadn't seen that Isaak Dineson quote. That's great! Thanks for the Faery wishes, Michelle. I do irrigate two to three times a day, Sister DragonSong Mermaid. I had cut back to two times. Now I'm going to three times. "Salt water is the cure for everything..." Hmmm. Maybe I need a really good cry. Or a trip to the ocean.

Take care.

By Kim Antieau, at 9:15 AM  

I don't know what the Old Mermaids would do, but I bet I know what you'll do. You'll gather all the information you can from the specialists (including Deb), sort out what they tell you and make your decision. Then, as you say, we'll see what happens. Best wishes for a more permanent solution.

By kevin, at 7:50 PM  

Very sorry to hear that. Only platitudes come to mind, but sometimes, they're right: be patient, be hopeful, cry a little, and repeat as needed. Here's hoping for good news to follow.

By Will Shetterly, at 7:51 PM  

Thanks, Will and Kevin. That's what I did, Kevin. After I calmed down, I talked with the naturopath, then went to my MD. They both thought I could wait a bit and see if some integrative medicine would work before the "big guns" are brought out. Give peace a chance, baby! So off I go. I have to stick to my program and my practice. I keep letting these big waves (like Linda's death) overwhelm me. So here's me trying again! Ain't the end of the world.

By Kim Antieau, at 8:32 AM  

Hi Kimana:

Well, that sucks, doesn't it--but the news from the naturopath is very heartening.

Sr. Do whatever feels good and works. :)
xoxox
PS A bit of sunshine in 'Foleygate'...

By Pamela, at 8:30 PM  

That sucks, but the naturopath news is heartening!

Sr. Do What Works That Feels Right

xxoooxxx

By Pam, at 8:32 PM  

Add my good wishes to your list, dear Kim. May you find a healing regime that suits your spirit and takes care of any problems your sinuses are experiencing. Polyps Begone!

By Patricia, at 9:14 PM  

Thanks Pamela & Patricia! Big hugs.

By Kim Antieau, at 10:44 PM  

Oh dear, I was so hoping that these trials and tribulations were over for you, Kim. Healing thoughts are flowing your way. Love and BB, Cate

By kerrdelune, at 6:44 PM  

Yep, Cate. I'm going with the flow...and watching out for waterfalls. You know how that goes. Hope you're well, darlin'! Thanks.

By Kim Antieau, at 9:17 AM  

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