chl_hobbs
22-09-12, 13:19
Hi all,
Ive been suffering with soreness and pressure at the bridge of my nose and across the front of my head since the start of August when the nurse at hospital attempted to insert an NG tube up my nose into my stomach for an acidity test. She couldnt do it easily, and was ramming and shoving it up there but it was so painful that I asked her to stop and didnt have the test.
Since then Ive had gradually worse sinus area pain. Ive been to my GP around 5 times regarding this, and they just dont take me seriously. Ive been given steroid sprays, antihistamines, decongestants, and antibitotics (doxycycline) for it. AM currently again taking doxycycline and a steriod spray but it only seems to be taking the edge of it at the moment.
The thing that's really scaring me is, I was out with my little girl shopping, when I felt a nagging pain whenever i only slightly moved my jaw in the top left side of my head - just above the temple. It's gotten worse and now is just hurting all the time, not like a typical headache, like a pressure, or a bruise that's irritated. I then went and nearly had a panic attack, and i have to be honest Im not far off one right now. My nose is sore but not blocked, there's a small lump on my right eyebrow and Im convincing myself I am getting either a blood infection or meningitus from the sinus problems. I dont even know if I have a sinus infection, as I dont cough or sneeze any yellow / green discharge, but I have had this for WEEKS and Im so scared now. Im shaking with panic. I feel dizzy but I dont know if thats the anxiety or if something's happening to me.
I was in intensive care this time last year and have had a hell of a horrible year, I just want things to STOP happening. How likely does this sound like something more sinister? My temp is 37.0 and BP is around 107/70.
Please, any thoughts, Im so so panicky.
Charlotte xx
Ive been suffering with soreness and pressure at the bridge of my nose and across the front of my head since the start of August when the nurse at hospital attempted to insert an NG tube up my nose into my stomach for an acidity test. She couldnt do it easily, and was ramming and shoving it up there but it was so painful that I asked her to stop and didnt have the test.
Since then Ive had gradually worse sinus area pain. Ive been to my GP around 5 times regarding this, and they just dont take me seriously. Ive been given steroid sprays, antihistamines, decongestants, and antibitotics (doxycycline) for it. AM currently again taking doxycycline and a steriod spray but it only seems to be taking the edge of it at the moment.
The thing that's really scaring me is, I was out with my little girl shopping, when I felt a nagging pain whenever i only slightly moved my jaw in the top left side of my head - just above the temple. It's gotten worse and now is just hurting all the time, not like a typical headache, like a pressure, or a bruise that's irritated. I then went and nearly had a panic attack, and i have to be honest Im not far off one right now. My nose is sore but not blocked, there's a small lump on my right eyebrow and Im convincing myself I am getting either a blood infection or meningitus from the sinus problems. I dont even know if I have a sinus infection, as I dont cough or sneeze any yellow / green discharge, but I have had this for WEEKS and Im so scared now. Im shaking with panic. I feel dizzy but I dont know if thats the anxiety or if something's happening to me.
I was in intensive care this time last year and have had a hell of a horrible year, I just want things to STOP happening. How likely does this sound like something more sinister? My temp is 37.0 and BP is around 107/70.
Please, any thoughts, Im so so panicky.
Charlotte xx