Almost 3 months now. Still going to more testing. Have everything from an Upper Endoscopy and a full Brain and Sinus MRI in June to a 2 day Sleep Study and Psychological testing in July. I had to add a shrink to the agenda since I literally been having anxiety/ panic and depression from this mess. Also I have endless appointments with the ENT, Neuro, Gastro, Sleep Specialist, and my PCP (some scheduled as far out as September for follow-ups and testing!!!).
A few docs have said they can't help as the root cause is beyond their specialty. Two allergists and one ENT all rather quickly said surgery will not solve a chronic issue like mine. But my original ENT from April is still assessing though all those tests I mentioned as she is not giving up yet on determining if she can help.
I may be adding a holistic doctor who is an actual DO but focuses on treatment outside traditional meds whom I been referred to. Of course my insurance won't pay for her, and the possible treatment is not cheap. But nearing the point of trying to do that since if a few grand gets me back to flying, it would be worth it! Flying is my dream and I fought hard to attain it. Not giving up without a fight!
Anyway. The consensus so far seems to be chronic sinusitis that can not be controlled and is compounded by barometric changes and since it is chronic even the surgery may not work. Hence more testing and second opinions now in progress to figure out a final answer. My PCP did say if no one else can figure it out, he has suggestions but will hold off on making them until the specialists come to a conclusion.
Also, FMLA is now exhausted. Short term disability continues but is a pain with all their required updates and paperwork. Insurance max out of pocket for the year is also almost met! So every penny of disability plus some has gone to my medical bills and I am watching my savings dwindle. Thank god I am a Dave Ramsey fan and debt free with a good amount of savings, or else I be screwed!
So that's my update. Next update I suppose will be sometime in July or August once these folks know what is going on. Been told by my PCP who said it best. They are just looking for that "Ah-Ha" moment that shows them the root cause. And if they can't find it, he will then direct me elsewhere.