I am researching this for you, but most of what I have found is anecdotal information -- former patients telling of their experiences. Several of them do mention headaches that are quite severe. But some of them connect the headaches to still having splints, cotton or packing in their nose. At 5 weeks post-surgery, I'm sure that's not the case for you.
I really want you to call the office of your ENT and ask the nurse or physician's assistant whether they are concerned that you are still having headaches this severe 5 weeks after the surgery. When was the last time they checked you, and do you have another followup appointment soon?
This article on septoplasty and turbinate reduction by the American Rhinologic Society mentions possible complications, but doesn't mention headaches like you describe:
I'm so glad you are breathing so much better and I certainly hope that continues as you continue healing. But will you call your doctor's office to ask about the headaches, and then come back and update us here? I'm very interested to know what you find out.
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Hi, Anon,
I am researching this for you, but most of what I have found is anecdotal information -- former patients telling of their experiences. Several of them do mention headaches that are quite severe. But some of them connect the headaches to still having splints, cotton or packing in their nose. At 5 weeks post-surgery, I'm sure that's not the case for you.
I really want you to call the office of your ENT and ask the nurse or physician's assistant whether they are concerned that you are still having headaches this severe 5 weeks after the surgery. When was the last time they checked you, and do you have another followup appointment soon?
This article on septoplasty and turbinate reduction by the American Rhinologic Society mentions possible complications, but doesn't mention headaches like you describe:
http://www.american-rhinologic.org/patientinfo.septoplasty.phtml
I'm so glad you are breathing so much better and I certainly hope that continues as you continue healing. But will you call your doctor's office to ask about the headaches, and then come back and update us here? I'm very interested to know what you find out.
June 2, 2010 - 8:49amThis Comment
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