Lungs And Sinuses And Knee’s Oh My!

Lungs- Luckily I have been able to maintain my lung functions since my bike accident two months ago. Well, thanks to the I.V. medication. We decided last week to continue with the I.V. therapy until I can fully exercise.

Sinuses- Last week I started having sharp pain episodes that would last for about ten seconds deep inside my head. Usually that only happens when Travis is talking πŸ™‚ We did a CT scan and found that my left sphenoid sinus is completely plugged. Just as the mucus in my lungs is thick, so is the mucus in my sinuses. It is a difficult sinus to clear because it is so deep and hard to reach but most often it will improve within a month or so. It can also be dangerous because it is so close to the brain. I have a small constant headache at the moment but I was advised if I have a severe headache I need to head to the emergency room. My ENT also gave me some wonderful news today at my appointment. All the hard work I do with my sinus irrigation’s has paid off, he told me he has never seen a CF patient with such clear sinuses! Except for that pesky deep sinus the rest are awesome. It proves that taking care of yourself pays off.

Knee- I am walking! I have even started to walk slowly on the treadmill, although I am not up to full speed I am getting closer everyday. Physical therapy continues as I am told it is still in healing mode. We have added other activities also, my mountain bike has the back tire hooked on a trainer acting as a stationary bike for movement (I have not been able to use it for years because of my lungs), at least it is finally going to good use πŸ™‚

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1 Response to Lungs And Sinuses And Knee’s Oh My!

  1. Kathy Jolly's avatar Kathy Jolly says:

    Hello Nikki,
    Thinking of you today!

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