post-pneumonia sinus problem /eye swelling

Describe your main suffering and from how long?

I am a 50 year old woman. I have developed sinus congestion pain, headaches and eyelid and eyebrow swelling/puffiness. Eyes get dry and red. Antibiotics and anti-fungal drugs help for a while, but symptoms return.

Exact location of problem?

Sinuses, eyelids and eyebrows. Ears get clogged and crackly. Nose feels dry. Post nasal drip.


Any cause which you feel for this ailment?

I had walking pneumonia in June. I have been suffering with the sinus problems since then.


What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?

Hypothyroidism - take cytomel and synthoid for this.

prediabetes - treat with berberine and curcumin

geographic tongue - burns and gets red sometimes.

tiredness,and allergies


What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?

fear, grief, anxiety, irritability

When did it all start?

This sinus problems developed in June of last year. My other health problems developed since 2001.

What are the things which aggravate or ameliorate your suffering?

Don't know.

When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?

I am sensitive to weather that is too hot or too cold.

I prefer humid weather.


What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?

Crave carbohydrates...rice, beans.


How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?

I get pretty thirsty.


How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?

My hunger is normal.


How is your bowel movement and stool type (Constipation etc.)?

a little constipated if not enough fiber consumed.

How sleep, how are your dreams?

Sleep well. Remember my dreams.


Do you have any strange, peculiar or unusual symptom or feelings?

Can't think of any.


What medicines have been taken earlier?

For this condition antibiotics and anti-fungals.

How do you look like (Appearance (fat, thin, smart, tall, lean etc)?

I am short in stature and overweight.


If your are female how is your menstrual cycles and from how long (normal, irregular, painful, clotted, colour etc.)

My periods are regular, seven days long, painful, clotted, very heavy. I have uterine pain even when not having a period. I have fibroids.


Family history - What major diseases are running in your family?

Diabetes.

Any other information?

I love nature, and animals particularly fond of birds, especially parrots.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Ann
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