Posted on 03/26/2006 3:32:19 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants
I humbly ask that all the prayer warriors out there pray for me. I have had a sinus infection for over two months and it has taken it's toll on me both spiritually and emotionally. I now realize now (finally) that this attack is not physical in nature but spiritual and from the evil one. It has kept me from sleeping naturally and sapped all my energy and joy.
I am in a very good church and G_d placed the people before me that I needed and who prayed hard over me and helped me today.
Pray that G_d sheilds me from the lies of the evil one and that I may put on the full armor of G_d so that I may resist the attacks when they come.
There are A LOT of people in this part of western washington with the same symptoms - it's noticable because so many have been put on a 2nd antibiotic....
I pray you get better soon, and you find comfort in knowing the Lord is always by your side, holding you close during your pain, and that it would take an awful lot more than a sinus problem for you to weaken enough to let some slimey troll from hell latch on to you.
I was looking on google for a more natural type remedy for sinus infections and came across apple cider vinegar. You can both drink it straight or mix it with some water and/or inhale it in some very hot water with a towel over your head. The people that wrote in to one site to say that they had tried it said it worked--some people said it worked within minutes. I don't see how it can hurt you and it might help. Best wishes and prayers that this infection will go away soon.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=lang_en&safe=active&q=sinus+infections+apple+cider+vinegar&btnG=Search
I join in prayer for your Spiritual and physical well being.
Prayed
Prayers have been sent for your total healing. Physical and Spiritul.
Prayers offered up for your full recovery.
You will be in my prayers for full healing of body and spirit.
Oh, sweetie, I'll keep you in my prayers.
I know what you're going through. Probably best to stay away from the Xanax.
I've noticed a relationship between sinus problems, viral infections and anxiety attacks. The physical imbalance manifests as emotional problems.
Just let your body make the needed adjustments. Trust that God has created a body that knows how to heal. Trust that He will bring you through the worst night. Listen to soothing music, such as gentle harp melodies.
May the angels surround you and may you be filled with peace and hope.
Actually in his case and mine as well Xanax is likely the safest drug to take. I'll explain why. First of all toss mental health on this and go instead to Vestibular {Inner Ear } related research. Why? Because when a person has a sinus infection or chronic sinus allergies they stand a risk of doing significant Vestibular Damage.
One of the most common and overlook sources of Anxiety Disorders is Vestibular related or actually a secondary condition and the Vestibular Disorder the primary. Severe Tinnitus, Meneries Disease, chronic sinus allergies, or even a single bad sinus infection can cause anxiety.
IF this is indeed the cause then SSRI antidepressants are not a good idea. The reason is persons with Vestibular damage are prone to Serotonin Syndrome from SSRI's because the origin is not phobic in nature or actually traumatic as many cases of anxiety are but rather Neurological in origin. The sensory system is already overtaxed. Overtaxing it more = more anxiety attacks. Xanax dulls the sensory system. Xanax also is one of the counter agent drugs to treat Serotonin Syndrome which is why I was trying to get him to answer me.
I am a Vestibular Patient with a long sinus allergy history myself. I went through this myself. I also saw my wife who has severe sensory damage go into Serotonin Syndrome. It is a very serious condition and you don't have much time to do something about it. I have had General Anxiety Disorder for 12 years now. I have taken Xanax for most of that time. My wife has severe sensory damage and has taken Xanax for over 20 years. When they tried SSRI's on her she went into Serotonin Syndrome. I have almost myself gone there.
The biggest problem with Xanax is prescribing ignorance. Many doctors will write 1-2mg twice a day. Here's the problem though. It last about 6 hours 8 tops. It yo-yo's your chemistry that way. OK now take just point .5mg of Xanax every 6 hours instead. That equals just 1 of the 2mg pills divided over 24 hours and a low but needed consistent in bloodstream dosage. Many doctors and patients don't understand the drug. If I didn't have Xanax I would be an Agoraphobic not by fear but simply not being able to tolorate sensory bombardments that trigger the anxiety. Hasn't anyone ever heard of an Inner Ear infection? They go hand in hand with sinus infections and are hard to detect. They can also de permenant damage.
I not knocking your advice in the least this is from my own experience and what I had to learn the hard way.
Prayers for you .. it can be tough, but He is tougher. I suffered from bad sinus years ago. I worked for a nutritionist, and he gave me a natural, food-based remedy that worked. FReepmail me if you're interested in trying that.
BTW depression goes with it also.
BTTT
God has NOT given us a spirit of fear,
BUT of Power, Love, and A SOUND MIND!!!
2 Timothy 1:7
Proverbs 3:13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
14 For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies,
And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.
19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;
20 By His knowledge the depths were broken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.
21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;
22 So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.
23 Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
26 For the LORD will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.
Father Lord we pray for our FRiend that you will touch and heal him of this sinus infection. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Yes, of course--you got it. God Speed toward recovery.
I underwent a similar attack two years ago and wound up in the emergency room.
Our prayers will be for your spiritual protection.
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That hurts and makes one so sick........prayers here.
Continued prayers for you.
I also have a suggestion for something that may help you sleep. I went for a couple of months where I had so much trouble de-stressing from the day. I finally remembered something that I used to do. It may sound cheesy, but have you ever done yoga? I used to do the videos while I was pregnant. The last section in each video is a relaxation section where you block out outside stimuli and relax different parts of your body, starting at the tip of your head going down to your toes. I started doing it again to help me relax and stop being tense, and after a few days, I was falling asleep very quickly, instead of laying in bed for hours trying to fall asleep, and getting more and more worked up because I knew I was having another bad night. It may help you relax at night, especially since you seem to get anxious at night just from the anticipation of having a hard time sleeping.
Prayers for comfort, relief and rapid healing.
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