18 month update - Sinus issues - Not PCS ?
 

Hi all,

I thought I would give you an update on my situation and to hopefully encourage some people who are struggling.

I hit my head by going through the back of a car window at about 25 mph. I was "ok" nasty scaring to head now and I suffered from PCS.

I used to wake up every morning with a headache and feeling sick/dizzy, I havent had this for a long time now.

The only symptons that perisist is the dizzyness and a head fog/pressure, and my lower leg muscles and forever twitching (I've been told this is nothing to worry about) however..........

Because of my symtoms, I persisted with my GP. They suspected sinus problems, so I went with it.

After a CT scan of my face it was indeed discovered that I have an issue with my maxillary sinus and my left front nasal sinus. I had no idea sinus problems could make you feel so rough !

They suspected it was caused by several teeth of mine which were decayed.

So I had these teeth ( 4 in total ! ) extracted under sedation on Tuesday. The dentist was excellent and showed me the xray of my face and you could see "polps" and swelling.

Fingers crossed in time I will return to my old self, if not back to the docs.

My point is, I used to put everything, every sympton down to the hit on my head, where as in fact it looks like a lot of the problems I have had have been caused by my sinus issues and not the bang to my head.

I'm stiill dont feel amazing to be honest, but hang tough, dont worry I learnt anxiety is the worst thing to have, but we wouldnt be human if we didnt worry.


Take it easy,

I hope this helps you. It will take a bit for your body to overcome the remaining infection so only time will tell.

Years ago, we used to mention the issue of abscessed maxillary teeth as a possible issue as the infection releases toxins into the blood stream near the brain. Sorry we neglected to mention it as a possibility.

Two things can be concussion related. Concussions can cause teeth grinding and jaw clenching. This can strain the roots causing tooth death. The head impact can also traumatize the teeth, either directly or as a jarring effect.

My concussion at 10 years old resulted in needing a root canal at 18 years old. My wife has had the same experience. Both of us had impacts to the front of the head and ended up with upper front teeth needing a root canal.

Hope you are feeling better.

My best to you.

Hello. Hope your sinuses get better soon.

Have you tried oil pulling with coconut oil? I know it is gross at first but it really helps with dental health.I guess you would have to wait until everything heals. Also, Sonicare toothbrushes work so well, once I started using them I did not get a cavity in years.I do notice major teeth grinding since my neck injury.

Interestingly enough, over the years I have read posts on here about flying on an airplane. Most people are fine, and my neurologist thought I was just stressed when I described the intense pain and ear blocking and cheekbones swelling, throat swells too. I understand stress increases headaches, but this is an intense pain.

But, I went to an ENT and he said it was a sinus problem. I had no problems ever before on a plane or with allergies or sinus infections. Somehow my sinuses are affected with the pressure since my concussion. Any thoughts?

The pain is extreme. I live in Hawaii and have taken a short flight to the outer islands. Only 30 minutes and in extreme pain. I don't know if I can ever go to the mainland again to visit family.I stay home when everyone else goes. It will be four years for me since my injury and I still have this flying problem.

Sorry to add on my question to yours, Mwiseman, hope you don't mind.Thank you, hope your teeth feel better soon!