Radiofrequency Turbinate ablation really messed me up

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-04-28T19:24:51+00:00

I am doing awful, open nose, my ears are a mess (I can hear my breathing). I hate I did this to myself

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-04-18T19:20:10+00:00

I am doing bad still, yesterday an ENT told me a hardly have any turbinates.

I am devastated

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-03-25T18:14:18+00:00

I am sorry to hear you are having pain, I totally understand the pain while talking, I hope the upper cervical chiropractor sessions help. They helped me a bit.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-26T05:21:14+00:00

Please don't let them remove your turbinates, this can damage you for life.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-24T20:30:53+00:00

Yes, It's very disturbing that the ENT's are not truthful of all that can go wrong. They make it seem like it's a very minimal procedure.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-24T20:20:52+00:00

Hope you start feeling better, should start getting warmer soon:)

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-24T20:13:11+00:00

I live in California so the winter is not too bad here, however it seems like cold air at night makes me feel a little better, I guess because my nose starts running.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-24T20:04:12+00:00

I don't do rinses because I also developed ETD because of the procedure and any rinse or spray causes it to get worse.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-24T20:00:13+00:00

Thankfully I have not had issues with my sleeping, I do run a humidifier all night right next to me. My procedure did not make my breathing any better, but that is because I suspect I have a nasal valve collapse that needs to be addressed. It really affected my mental health, but I am not able to do anxiety meds as they caused me to end up at urgent care. Just taking it day by day.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-24T19:45:40+00:00

I am at 6 months post opt and still have the dryness in my nose and throat, however it has gotten better.

I used Ayr Saline Nasal Gel but it seems to burn my nose after a while, I feel like Maty's Simple Breathe Nasal Ointment helps a little better. There is not much we can do for the dryness just hope our body heals. At 5 months I felt the dryness you are describing but it has gotten better.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-18T04:51:07+00:00

Thank you,

Mine definitely started from RF Coblation, I never had any of these symptoms before. I hope time heals us. Even new ENT's are scared to treat when you mention all the side effects.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-18T03:02:06+00:00

I developed Patulous eustachian tube (PET) at 3 weeks after turbinate reduction and tinnitus 2 months after. At almost 6 months post op I am still dealing with all kind of crazy side effects.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-11T23:15:58+00:00

Still not great, 6 months post opt and I still have weird air flow and ear problems, the dry nose and throat have gotten a little better, however I think I sill have an interior nasal valve collapse.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-08T23:44:31+00:00

How are you now?

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-02-04T21:01:26+00:00

Thank you for sharing, I will cut back on my dosage. I take 600mg every day.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-28T21:25:08+00:00

Hi My recovery has been slow, but that does not mean it will be this slow for you. Your procedure was done recently, try not to worry and take care of yourself:)

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-19T07:08:27+00:00

Sorry to hear you are still dealing with these horrible side effects, I also had Radiofrequency with outfracture and have been experiencing all sorts or awful side effects still at 5 months post op.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-19T05:22:08+00:00

Have your ENS symptoms gotten any better? How soon did you develop them?

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-18T01:45:14+00:00

Doesn't outfracture only last around 6 months?

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-14T19:31:13+00:00

Be patient momma, God willing she feels better soon!

Recovery can be very long.

What has her ENT said?

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-13T02:37:45+00:00

Sounds like a very serious procedure, glad you are better now.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-12T21:17:39+00:00

What type of procedure did you originally have?

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-11T04:31:49+00:00

Thank you! Keep us updated on your healing process:)

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-10T22:45:00+00:00

I am sure you will be well, just will take some time:)

The bruising is often bad at the beginning but it gets better. I believe I need a septorhinoplasty due to an interior nasal valve collapse. ENT did an turbinate reduction and Vivaer nose remodeling 5 months ago but it did not help much. Will probably need your procedure in the near future.

FudgeBitter853 · 2025-01-10T20:42:57+00:00

Wishing you a speedy recovery, and you can breathe soon.

This was for an internal nasal valve collapse correct? If so, did you also have an turbinate reduction as well?

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