This is my head.

So this morning was my ENT appointment. I am in love with that man! He's wonderful! They took a pretty detailed history and asked why I was there today. I explained that I can't keep away from sinus infections and sinus troubles. They took 2 x-rays, and then the doc came in to see me.



According to the films, I have a deviated septum. If you click the picture you can see it more clearly. The line running down the middle of the nose should be straight. It's not. It "buckles" as he put it, off to the left side (right side in the picture). You can also tell in the picture that my cheek is cloudy on that side too. Cloudier than the other side. The next step is to have a CAT scan of my sinuses to see if the deviation is enough to cause the ongoing problems. If it is, he'll correct is surgically. If not, we'll have to keep trying different medications to see what will help.

As for the feeling of this lump in my throat, he said it's most likely called a cricopharyngeal spasm. The medicine I'm on right now, augmentin, can induce symptoms of reflux, even if you don't have any preexisting problems. The flap at the top of the esophagus that prevents acid from entering the throat can spasm, causing the feeling of a lump or ball right below the adam's apple. It's very annoying, but I suppose it'll go away on its on.

My scan is scheduled for Tuesday. He said they'll burn it to a DVD and then I have to follow up at his office the 17th for us to go over it together. A part of me wishes he'll have to fix it surgically. I've always joked I wanted a nose job, but if it will medically help me get better, I'm all for it!