SEPTOPLASTY?

Here is my situation. I've developed tons of allergies over the years, and due to a deviated septum, have narrow sinus issues. This causes blockage, and leads to frequent sinus infection. This is me exactly, down to the deviated septum. Since 35 or so, I have been plagued with periodic sinus infections and allergies, which have escalated the last two years. I was utterly allergy free before the children/35+ years arrived. I am told this sometimes happens to women at my age. Not enjoying it. Swimming seems to aggravate it. I am now getting weekly allergy shots since September. I'm not sure if they help or not yet. Whenever I get a cold, it turns into a sinus infection too. Almost inevitable. Dave, do you not ever take antibiotics? I am very anti-surgery unfortunately. Not on principle, but because I don't see how I could manage it with my schedule. Also, over 8 weeks with no exercise? That sounds so horrible. I also am certain it would take me longer to recover than Kristina. "Recovery" time is virtually never accorded busy moms. The older you get, even if you are in good shape, the longer the recovery time and the harder it is to regain hard won fitness. Marketing of drugs seems to have skyrocketed. It seems I can't watch TV at all (not that I do much) without seeing commericals for all sorts of drugs from sleep aids, to allergy meds, to anti-depressants, viagra, etc. Not a fan. Barb: I agree a little defense of the medical profession is needed here. Of course some people need to take meds to live normal and healthly lives. All drugs are not toxins. Not all doctors are scrip crazy, although I am aware of some that seem to be. I am glad they are helping you!

Here is my situation. I've developed tons of allergies over the years, and due to a deviated septum, have narrow sinus issues. This causes blockage, and leads to frequent sinus infection. This is me exactly, down to the deviated septum. Since 35 or so, I have been plagued with periodic sinus infections and allergies, which have escalated the last two years. I was utterly allergy free before the children/35+ years arrived. I am told this sometimes happens to women at my age. Not enjoying it. Swimming seems to aggravate it. I am now getting weekly allergy shots since September. I'm not sure if they help or not yet. Whenever I get a cold, it turns into a sinus infection too. Almost inevitable. Dave, do you not ever take antibiotics? I am very anti-surgery unfortunately. Not on principle, but because I don't see how I could manage it with my schedule. Also, over 8 weeks with no exercise? That sounds so horrible. I also am certain it would take me longer to recover than Kristina. "Recovery" time is virtually never accorded busy moms. The older you get, even if you are in good shape, the longer the recovery time and the harder it is to regain hard won fitness. Marketing of drugs seems to have skyrocketed. It seems I can't watch TV at all (not that I do much) without seeing commericals for all sorts of drugs from sleep aids, to allergy meds, to anti-depressants, viagra, etc. Not a fan. Barb: I agree a little defense of the medical profession is needed here. Of course some people need to take meds to live normal and healthly lives. All drugs are not toxins. Not all doctors are scrip crazy, although I am aware of some that seem to be. I am glad they are helping you!