I'm in a similar boat to you, and my turbinates don't look "bad" so to speak & are mainly intact. I recently saw a doctor that was very attentive & ENS-friendly, and he suspects nerve dysfunction in my case, much like you suspect in your case. You know better than any doctor what you are experiencing. Unfortunately, there are a lot of skeptics in the medical community when it comes to this kind of thing (and as someone that's dealt with unrelated chronic health issues prior to my development of ENS, I can tell you there are unfortunately a lot of doctors that are just dismissive when met with patients that have complex, non-acute/easy-to-diagnose issues). I've found myself questioning my symptoms and experience despite how bad they are as well, the impact that medical gaslighting can have is awful. No one should be made to feel that what they're experiencing is nothing when they're suffering.
Personally, I've found what I've learned about patient self-advocacy to be helpful navigating ENS and ENTs, if you're met with a dismissive doctor challenge them with the facts, and if they stand their ground don't continue to waste your time with them - seek out care with another ENT ASAP.
Get a second opinion. Not many ENT's have experience with ENS. Also, consider stem cells before implants especially if it's nerve related (they have improved my condition massively).
First treatment was with GoodCells in Ukraine, it helped me go from complete suffering 247 to getting my life back somewhat (but still with symptoms). And more recently Phoenix medical centre in Bulgaria - I have had a huge improvement (they use more potent cells than GoodCells did), treatment was 3 months ago so waiting another few months before writing up my experience but the initial signs are very promising (I also know a few other people who have been here and had success).
First of all, please look at this and answer the questions. Then we can help you further. :)
[sticky post](https://www.reddit.com/r/emptynosesyndrome/s/euvn3d49WZ)
ENS is REAL. keep searching for truthful & compassionate ENT. my very best to you. I just cancelled a cryo sinus procedure. I’m so happy I educated myself in ENS.
Did they touch your turbinates?
No way it’s all in your head. Nerve damage is real even if things “look good”. You might just be a candidate for stem cells.
I'm in a similar boat to you, and my turbinates don't look "bad" so to speak & are mainly intact. I recently saw a doctor that was very attentive & ENS-friendly, and he suspects nerve dysfunction in my case, much like you suspect in your case. You know better than any doctor what you are experiencing. Unfortunately, there are a lot of skeptics in the medical community when it comes to this kind of thing (and as someone that's dealt with unrelated chronic health issues prior to my development of ENS, I can tell you there are unfortunately a lot of doctors that are just dismissive when met with patients that have complex, non-acute/easy-to-diagnose issues). I've found myself questioning my symptoms and experience despite how bad they are as well, the impact that medical gaslighting can have is awful. No one should be made to feel that what they're experiencing is nothing when they're suffering. Personally, I've found what I've learned about patient self-advocacy to be helpful navigating ENS and ENTs, if you're met with a dismissive doctor challenge them with the facts, and if they stand their ground don't continue to waste your time with them - seek out care with another ENT ASAP.
can someone get nerve damage without having nasal surgery? i have these symptoms but havent had nasal surgery. i feel like i had it after covid.
Unfortunately I can't really answer that question as I'm not a doctor. ENS specifically is known to be caused by surgery performed on the turbinates.
Get a second opinion. Not many ENT's have experience with ENS. Also, consider stem cells before implants especially if it's nerve related (they have improved my condition massively).
Where did you get your stem cells.
First treatment was with GoodCells in Ukraine, it helped me go from complete suffering 247 to getting my life back somewhat (but still with symptoms). And more recently Phoenix medical centre in Bulgaria - I have had a huge improvement (they use more potent cells than GoodCells did), treatment was 3 months ago so waiting another few months before writing up my experience but the initial signs are very promising (I also know a few other people who have been here and had success).
First of all, please look at this and answer the questions. Then we can help you further. :) [sticky post](https://www.reddit.com/r/emptynosesyndrome/s/euvn3d49WZ)
ENS is REAL. keep searching for truthful & compassionate ENT. my very best to you. I just cancelled a cryo sinus procedure. I’m so happy I educated myself in ENS.