Why me??

NWB · #1 09-22-2011, 05:39 PM

For all my life I've been plagued with sinus infections. They can be very painful at times.

Anyway, it occurred to me that there was maybe a link between drinking beer and getting a sinus infection. Sure enough, I stayed away from beer for several weeks and then downed a couple of brown ales which led to....a dang sinus infection.

I don't really drink very much at a time, but damn I love the taste of a good beer.

It looks like no more beer for me though.

This totally rots.

I may have to take up drinking wine now.

Well, that's my venting for the day.

Munjibunga · #2 09-22-2011, 05:39 PM

How are your teeth?

NWB · #3 09-22-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Munjibunga

How are your teeth?

Teeth are fine.

Why do you ask?

Phalex · #4 09-22-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NWB

Teeth are fine.

Why do you ask?

They're connected.

Beer contains yeast, good beer contains live yeast....... I can't really see sugar loving yeast messin with your schnozzola, but then again I ain't no doctor. Does Bud, or PBR effect you? Mass produced beer is filtered and devoid of live yeast.

NWB · #5 09-23-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Phalex

They're connected.

Beer contains yeast, good beer contains live yeast....... I can't really see sugar loving yeast messin with your schnozzola, but then again I ain't no doctor. Does Bud, or PBR effect you? Mass produced beer is filtered and devoid of live yeast.

Yeah, the mass stuff will do it too.

I talked to my cousin who has similar sinus problems and he's allergic to barley. I may get tested for that.

One of my great enjoyments of life is sipping a hand-crafted beer. I may have to give wine a try. Can't see how it could really compare though.

OTOH, I may be getting another sinus surgery to open things up (last CT, it was a fair mess up in there). And so there is hope.

Phalex · #6 09-23-2011, 01:14 PM

Good luck man! A beer is a terrible thing to waste!

MonetBass · #7 09-23-2011, 01:21 PM

I have occasional allergic reactions to the barley in beer. On the other hand, tannins in wine can mess with my sinuses as well. That's when it's time for a vodka tonic!

Strohsx · #8 09-23-2011, 01:30 PM

1. Get a Neti pot - Trust me on this one
2. get tested for a gluten intolerance - think I'm crazy? I had a gland the size of a bowling ball in my neck because of it.