So many things have been happening to me with int the last 6 months that it seems no matter what I do I am forever going to be plagued by my Fibromyalgia condition,
Since May I have been getting severe sinus infections so horrible that the mucus drainage makes me sick to my stomach every time, Then it get worse. Every time I get one of these sinus infections I get and ear infection in at least one of my ears, sometimes both. It has been driving absolutely batty. I've been feeling like crap for so long know and just finally made the connection to infections being related to the Fibromyalgia. That's right. Fibromyalgia has lots of different types. The type I have is caused by phosphates being stored in the bone and tissue of the body excessively.
I did some research going through the archives for my online support group. I discovered that the reason I have been sick almost non-stop with ear infections and sinus infections is due to the fact that I had breaking up phosphates in my fricken head! This process is called "head cycling" and depending on the amount coming out it can cause the sinus infections and all the drainage leads to ear infections.
So now that I know that the Fibromyalgia is responsible I had taken it upon myself to try to care for the sinuses and ears myself.
Within this time frame my bf got sick as well and he was prescribed ear drops to help get rid of the infection. I looked at the bottle and realized that the ingredients are nothing more that a little bit of hydrocortizone for irritation and itching. It also contains all the ingredients in triple antibiotic ointment.
So what did I do? I made my own ear drops.
My ears were killing me when I got home so I hopped int the shower and cleaned both ears out with hydrogen peroxide mixed with half water. Then I thoroughly rinsed them out. Once I was sure that both my ears were dry I went ahead and very carefully lined my ears with neosporin. Much to my happy surprise my ears feel much better and I am going to continue on using the ear drops I made after tonite to help them heal correctly.
As for the sinus infections I have had to double my daily dose of mucinex in order to get everything "cycled" out faster and to get my sinuses clearer. Just as my doctor suggested and if I'm still having problems by Monday I am going to see the doctor and find out if I need more antibiotics or not.
I am hoping that all my research and found treatment will help me as I struggle through this issue.
I just have to remember that it does take some pain and discomfort to may make myself better. It sucks now, but it in the end all this head cycling will pay off in the in.
On to a different subject. One that has been bugging me for a while. I'll throw it out here for all to read and you can either disagree or agree and share this with your friends......
Why is it that they always start selling Christmas decorations before Halloween has even started, Why is it that everyone starts sing Christmas songs before Chrismas? Some of them should not be sung at all until Christmas is truly here. For example the song "the 12 days of Christmas" That song refers to Christmas day and the 11 days following it, In the Catholic faith Christmas is suppose to be celebrated 12 days.
I go shopping at the grocery store or go to the mall all I hear is Christmas music and I can barely stand it.any more. I have gotten to the point were I have decided to buy myself some earplugs to help dampen the racket.
I love the holidays. Don't get me wrong, but I think every one is over doing the decorations and the gifts.we are a hurting economy in our nation and as such we need to lay off the spending on extravagant decorations gifts. All this music, all the decoration, all are traditions yes, but no important. What is important and what Christmas is all about is spending time with your family and loved ones.
So please do this blogger a favor and remember what I said next time you go out shopping for Christmas gifts and supplies.
I know I will be happy just to be with my loved ones. Gifts are nice, but not required,
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