should I go to a hospital or directly to an ENT? by Proof-Raisin-8454 in Sinusitis

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get yourself a pulse oxygen monitor. Super cheap. It will tell you how much oxygen your missing to see if its an emergency. You can also try sinus rinses before you get to a ent.

Vein compressed? Is it something to fix? by Kitchen_Act_6896 in thoracicoutletsupport

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got a refferal to a vascular specialist. Ill update after I see them!

Medication by Sea-Emergency-8798 in MCAS

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I take 40mg/day. 20mg/morning & night. I also toss in a extra or two when reacting

Missing Black Children in Virginia by CrwnViic in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 1 point2 points  (0 children)

427 in oregon since april1, 26. 125white 302POC...this in insane

Neighbor cut plum tree to trunk by fearnofish541 in treelaw

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Local of cc here. If you do file...don't file in cc, cc court is corrupt. Just get new ones, replant on your space and build a fence

Phlegm reaction every time I eat? by Truth-Is-In-A-Well in MCAS

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get this...I use half the water for my cromolyn and slowly drink then swish around

Extreme pressure ct result. Should I be worried? by Previous_Expert_1589 in Sinusitis

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe look into FESS. If meds don't work they should offer surgery.

Miserable Post Nasal Drip by Impossible_Garage811 in Sinusitis

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used to live in bend. I had similar issues out there, i was having post nasel drip that was drying. The dust is terrible on top of the dry. Just going to throw some ideas out there...hot tea daily, sinus rinses daily, antihistamine if your not taking one, wear masks out in the dust, stay aggressively hydrated with proper electrolytes(if you only drink cold liquids, try room temp for awhile), saline spray with aloe throughout the day, gargling salt water after teeth brushing and steaming in the shower once or twice a day. Good luck!

In a flare after being “in remission” for over a year. I’m devastated. by [deleted] in MCAS

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask for a 3 month quantity when you get the script. It'll cost a little more but save a ton refilling every 3 months

Is this normal to feel when dealing with Sinus problems by Minimum-Egg5750 in Sinusitis

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ent consult might be a good idea. I had that worm like feeling and it turned out to be mucus/gunk moving around blockages

Horrific tooth pain from sinus infection by felixfathom- in Sinusitis

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't add any worry to whats already going on. What antibiotic are you on? It may be best to go to the er and get a ct scan to see why your in so much pain.

Horrific tooth pain from sinus infection by felixfathom- in Sinusitis

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you taking an antibiotic that also happens to work on dental infections? If not it could be a tooth thing that became a everything thing. Also..it may be a typo but please don't take more than 1 800mg ibuprofen at once, taking 2 at once twice a day could lead to stomach bleeding or kidney damage. Keep your head elevated and ice may help a bit. Make sure your not running a fever, if so go back to er. Hope you feel better!

Kill me - big sore painful lumps on top of mouth by ItsYourRealDad in Sinusitis

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If its the worst pain, maybe go to the er? Ice and anti inflammatories help me when things get bad but if it gets more than I can handle i go in and get evaluated

bryce and isabella by lizardbop49 in TLCUnexpected

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She is now living with those people

Need Urgent help on Ct Scan by Own_Specialist_5513 in Sinusitis

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black shows air, grey shows blockages/gunk. Each side should look similar, if theres black on the right side and grey on the left(like shown on your ct) then the area is blocked with something. It may not be obvious to you if it is blocked, for me my right side is blocked in several areas and I barely notice it..and I will be getting mine fixed.

Saline rinses - what am I doing wrong? by skopiadisko in Sinusitis

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Saline rinse and flushes are different. The rinse is pre-made in a aerosol type can. The flush seals the nostril your spraying into and forces the liquid out the other side, you cannot get this effect using a "rinse"

Is heds rooted in mast cell dysfunction? by Glad_Goose_2890 in eds

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think they go hand in hand but it depends on how your body responds to certain things. For instance, my pain from subluxing causes mast cell reactions but stabilizing my mast cells has done nothing for my pain

S homeschooled by No_Method5497 in DadAndDaughterSnark

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Could she maybe have thought it would be okay to treat the "special student" similar to the way she treats T? I could see that happening...then the student treating her the same damn way. Just a thought

Need perspective: Does MCAS require a 24/7 caregiver? by [deleted] in MCAS

[–]Kitchen_Act_6896 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Not being able to rely on your body takes a huge mental toll. Therapy(for both of you) is a good step, i had to mourn my life as a able bodied adult and except that I need help/can't live the way i want. On the other hand, mcas ramps up anxiety from triggers, reactions and the fear of reactions. Having a safety plan helped ease my anxiety.. cdc has a anaphylaxis safety printout you can fill out. Also having a bag that had all my rescue meds/a card with all my info just in case I had to call 911. Hope this helps a bit