Serious Sinus Problem after 5 yrs CPAP Compliance

[Runny]

I am here, once again after being fine for several years, because my sinus problems finally turned into the most terrible headache ever--but only on the right side of my head. That's the side I usually sleep on. Sleep doc was out of town. ENT was too busy to even call me back, because his partner was out of town. My family practice physician saw me, took x-rays of my sinuses that showed no infection, and then prescribed a course of prednisone. He said he thinks I am not getting enough air. This is the second course of prednisone I've had within the past 10 months. Last March I awakened on a Sunday morning with uvulitis, something I had never even heard of until that day! A PA in the local ER diagnosed it and treated it with prednisone. Had a follow-up with my ENT, and I've been on Astepro and/or Rhinocort nasal sprays ever since then. It finally got to the point where I could not even get through my yoga class without blowing my nose every 5 minutes--and then there were those sneezing fits! I gradually weaned myself from the nasal sprays; but, then, WHAM! Mega-headache! I've raised my CPAP pressure up to 9 (from the 8 recommended 5 years ago), and that does seem to help a little. But the prednisone course is almost over, and I am still having symptoms. My spouse is so worried about my degenerating health over the past 5 years that he wants me to have a CT scan or MRI or some other diagnostics to see if I might have a fungal infection or some other weird thing. I was CPAP compliant when all this started. Yes, I gained weight since 5 years ago. It appears from looking at my records that I am about 12 lbs. heavier than I was back then. I keep trying to lose weight, but as many of you know, this is a vicious cycle. The more tired I feel, the more hungry I think I am! At least I went back to the gym this morning. I could not even do that last week with the headache. I retired last July, mainly due to health issues surround this metabolic syndrome. Without the long hours and long commute, I can at least find time to work out in the morning now. The recent horrible headache issue is really bringing me down. Any similar stories out there? Any suggestions?

[BlackSpinner]

Even though we use cpap we still get older and get sick.

Make an appointment to see the ENT and have a complete check up.

Also check out nettipots and nasal rinses. It prevents a lot of sinus issues with no chemicals.

[Runny]

Have tried saline solutions. My post was probably too long and detailed, but the x-rays showed no infection and, in fact, no fluid build-up in my sinuses. I do plan to try to get to the ENT, and this time hubby says he is coming in with me to make sure I get an adequate explanation of what could possibly be going on. Thank you for your response.