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Pseudomonas in sinuses
I have been battling pseudomonas for over 3 years. I've had 4 sinus surgeries since late 2020 and had bone removed. I've been hospitalized twice for 2 weeks each time and given ceftolozane-tazobactum, I was treated at home with cefepime by IV twice, and Meropenem one time by IV. I have tried tobramycin in nasal rinse and I'm now using cefepime in my nasal rinse. I am treated by an Infectious Disease doctor and ENT. I've also used several oral antibiotics. My quality of life has been adversely affected by this chronic infection. I was also tested by a immunologist, but no issues detected. I'm desperate to be rid of this infection and enjoy life again. Has anyone successfully defeated this bacteria? Mine is multi-drug resistant. Any hope and advice is welcomed.
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My ENT is very attentive and cultures me every time in order to prescribe the correct antibiotic. I am currently using a compounded cefepime in my nasal rinses. I also had infected bone removed in 2023 by the same ENT who treats me now. My current treatment is for 3 months. I'm still feeling symptoms, but hopeful. I'm so sorry you have suffered for so long. I can really sympathize with what you've been through. I've also been told this will probably be an ongoing battle. Pseudomonas are so good at evolving and require different antibiotics each time.
I'm using compounding cefepime in my nasal rinse. I'm hoping out works. I'm going to be using it for three months. I hope you are continuing to have some improvement.