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Darlene Denise · 02-25-2010, 08:30 AM

Pam: I like the squeeze bottle made by the same company as the Netti Pot. It's easier to use and I think it gets up there better. Usually sold the same places as the pot.

Are you able to use one of the nasal steroids like, Flonase, Nasacort etc? Maybe regualar use of it would help manage things now and after the infection so you perhaps can avoid surgery.

Have you tried MucinexD? I am able to take half dose and it is effective, keeps me from feeling funny and helps with the cost. When I have a sinus infection I find it better to do half the Netti bottle in the am and then again in a steamy night time shower before bed.

Probiotics while on antibiotics and Tykerb can help. Get the freeze dried ones at the vitamin shop that have higher amounts than any of those yogurts can offer. I take them daily along with Protonx for acid. When the big D hits, I start taking anti-diahrreal meds each day, not just after movements. All of these in unison seem to help.

Hope something brings you relief and you feel much better soon.

Darlene

02-25-2010, 08:30 AM	#19
Darlene Denise Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 145	Re: more updates Pam: I like the squeeze bottle made by the same company as the Netti Pot. It's easier to use and I think it gets up there better. Usually sold the same places as the pot. Are you able to use one of the nasal steroids like, Flonase, Nasacort etc? Maybe regualar use of it would help manage things now and after the infection so you perhaps can avoid surgery. Have you tried MucinexD? I am able to take half dose and it is effective, keeps me from feeling funny and helps with the cost. When I have a sinus infection I find it better to do half the Netti bottle in the am and then again in a steamy night time shower before bed. Probiotics while on antibiotics and Tykerb can help. Get the freeze dried ones at the vitamin shop that have higher amounts than any of those yogurts can offer. I take them daily along with Protonx for acid. When the big D hits, I start taking anti-diahrreal meds each day, not just after movements. All of these in unison seem to help. Hope something brings you relief and you feel much better soon. Darlene __________________ 12/14/07 IDC ER- PR- HER2+++ LIVER METS AT DX CONFIRMED BY LIVER BIOPSY 01/14/08 2 AC TREATMENTS-NOT WORKING 02/04/08 13 TAXOL, CARBO, HERCEPTIN TREATMENT-EXCELLENT RESULTS! 05/12/08 HERCEPTIN EVERY 3 WKS 08/22/08 BRAIN METS! 8 <5MM 09/17/08 CYBERKNIFED BRAIN METS 10/20/08 BRAIN METS SHRINKING 12/29/08 BRAIN SCAN SHOWS 1 LESION GONE, 7 SHRINKING & STABLE, 1MM ? SPOT 01/16/09 LIVER REOCUR-XELODA/HERCEPTIN 03/02/09 BRAIN SCAN 2 LESIONS GONE, 5 STABLE, 1MM ? SPOT STILL A ? 3/27/09 REGRESSION OF 2 LIVER LESIONS XELODA & HERCEPTIN 06/08/09 STUPID BRAIN HAS 3 LESIONS 06/29/09 CYBERKNIFE 07/01/09 LIVER REGRESSION NO NEW METS 07/07/09 TYKERB XELODA HERCEPTIN 11/11/09 GEMZAR/HERCEPTIN FOR LIVER PROGRESSION 03/22/10 BRAIN MRI GOOD-3 SMALL NECROSIS LEFT FROM ORIG 11!! 03/26/10 CHANGE TO NAVELBINE/HERCEPTIN 3 LIVER LESIONS PROGRESSING IN SIZE 05/21/10 NAVELBINE/HERCEPTIN WORKING! 07/19/10 GOOD BRAIN MRI 08/20/10 LIVER PROGRESSION 09/08/10 TDM1 - NASHVILLE TN 01/10/11 LIVER RESPONDING TO TDM1