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Could Pain In Sinus Along With Ear Pain Be Symptoms Of Sinus Infection?
I have rheumatoid arthritis and have had part of my colon removed and stapled back together and I woke up 3 weeks ago and I have no feeling in my upper gum and under my eye on my right side. My rheumatologist wanted to do a mri but i tried and i couldn t go thru with the test - the operator wasn t sure if the staple in my colon was ok because of the magnetic anyway - i had 2 sedatives but couldn t do it. I went to a walk in clinic last weekend because my sinuses were hurting and i had an earache. Is this a symptom of sinus infection?... and I have been taking for about 9 days and the numbness doesn t seem a lot better. I stopped my Enbrel - could my Rheumatoid be making the sinus infection more severe?
Sun, 29 Nov 2020
Hi,
Yes, Enabrel can lead serious sinus infection. It should be stopped and replaced by other medication if needed. rheumatoid moreover is associated with decrease in sinus infections in some studies. A rheumatologist and ENT specialist can be visited. Do some pranayam and art of living or OMBW course. One study shows better outcome when combined with treatment and lesser side effects. It can eliminate sinuses infection root cause for future prevention as stress and lifestyle are causes in these.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
Yes, Enabrel can lead serious sinus infection. It should be stopped and replaced by other medication if needed. rheumatoid moreover is associated with decrease in sinus infections in some studies. A rheumatologist and ENT specialist can be visited. Do some pranayam and art of living or OMBW course. One study shows better outcome when combined with treatment and lesser side effects. It can eliminate sinuses infection root cause for future prevention as stress and lifestyle are causes in these.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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