Antibiotics

I had at least three sinus infections during cancer treatment. The most effective treatment was a daily sinus wash containing a prescribed antibiotic, plus an oral antibiotic, plus an allergy drug (such as claritin) to help dry out the sinuses. But even this cocktail of treatments took over a week to resolve the infection.

My sinuses are great at last. I just had a cold last month and for the first time since cancer treatment it didn't turn into a sinus infection. I had at least three sinus infections during cancer treatment. The most effective treatment was a daily sinus wash containing a prescribed antibiotic, plus an oral antibiotic, plus an allergy drug (such as claritin) to help dry out the sinuses. But even this cocktail of treatments took over a week to resolve the infection.

My sinuses are great at last. I just had a cold last month and for the first time since cancer treatment it didn't turn into a sinus infection.

I didn't have infection after reconstruction but I was put on antibiotic for 20 days form the day of the surgery and forward to prevent any infection from settling in. Since with chemo I landed twice in hospotal for long stays because of infection, that was judged to be the best prevention possible. Also, a year later, when I finished second chemo tx i had the nipple graff that caused an infection. Again received 20 days (two full course) of antibiotic to fend it off and prevent implant from being infected. Now, 3 months later, I don't have an infection and didn't have to get my implant removed. I didn't have an infection but I am concerned because I see this is an unanswered question. I'm afraid I have more questions than answers.

Are you on antibiotics for an infection? Does it look like there is an infection.... are you running a fever?

The thing with those expanders is they can be uncomfortable (particularly as they get "overfilled"). Mine appeared to have a weird shape.

How long ago did you have the surgery and what is your surgeon saying?

More questions than answers but I think I wanted to let you know I am listening.

AnneMarie