I had the J-pouch completed at the Cleveland Clinic in Fl back in 1999. Today I am 38 years old and I consider the surgery a success that saved my life. Mild complications. Back in 2009 I found I had an iron deficiency which has been managed with a tablespoon of liquid ferrous sulfate daily. However, since about 2 years after the surgery I began to develop sinus problems. I seemed to become allergic to everything. I was tested by an allergist and all the test came back negative. By process of elimination I have been told I have Non-allergic rhinitis. I am hyper sensitive to dry air from the heat in the winter or when the AC is running and blowing dry air in the summer. I have had all the air ducts clean. It's not dust. I am hyper sensitive to changes in humidity and temperature. It's gotten progressively worse over the years. Three times I have had to have sinus polyps removed, and the last time they grew so big they were nearly down the back of my throat. I have become so hypersensitive that I can't help but wonder if there is a connection between whatever caused the UC which forced my J-pouch surgery and whatever is making my sinuses so easily inflamed. I was told recently that a thyroid problem is common in UC patients which can also cause sinus problems. This issue is getting worse and worse each year...and I am curious to see if any other J-pouch patients have similar problems. If so, did anything work. Antihistamines do nothing for me. The only thing that works is Flonase. And the last thing I want to do is become dependent on steroids again. I though that ended when I had my pouch.