lucasSep 30, 2023
I just want to know why I keep getting (probable) sinusitis. I do not have allergies or any other obvious reason for this nonsense. And I'm very tired of it. And dizzy. #chronicillness
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And like, okay, I realise I should seen an ENT, but the thing is... I'm very tired, and it almost always takes SO long for any medical professional to work out what's wrong with me and I just don't have the energy for this.

Still, if anyone has ideas on uncommon reasons why this might happen (because knowing me, that's more likely than the common reasons), let me know?

Sep 30, 2023 at 11:13pmWeb
Show threadAhimsaOct 1, 2023

@lucas My sister gets lots of sinus infections. Years ago she discovered she has selective IgA deficiency. I think it's an easy thing to test for.

https://primaryimmune.org/about-primary-immunodeficiencies/specific-disease-types/selective-iga-deficiency/

Selective IgA Deficiency | Immune Deficiency Foundation

Individuals with Selective IgA Deficiency lack IgA, but usually have normal amounts of the other types of immunoglobulins. Selective IgA Deficiency is relatively common. Many affected people have no illness as a result. Others may develop a variety of significant clinical problems. Definition of Selective IgA Deficiency Selective IgA Deficiency is defined as a primary

Show threadlucasOct 1, 2023
@ahimsa_pdx hmm, I think it’s probably not this specifically just because otherwise my celiac labs probably wouldn’t have come back positive - but it is probably worth investigating some other immune deficiencies 🤔