Retrosigmoid Approach and Post Operative Headaches

[Mei Mei]

I went to an accupuncturist yesterday and she treated the skull and neck and then had her massage therapist give me a wonderful deep massage on the skull and neck.   I have to report that I didn't have a headache last night!!!   So happy.   

Just had PT and a massage of the same areas but the massage at the accupuncturist  was so much better.   Will continue this twice a week.

It's nice to report good things to you.   Wish this doctor were around you!
Mei Mei

[jennifer7]

Capt Deb
Thanks for the website.
Mei Mei
I'm so glad you are having more good days. 

I think the chiropractor is helping with the headaches that last for hours but are not as severe in pain.  I was having those 4-5 days a week, I still have some pain moments but they don't last nearly as long.  I have severe headaches 3-4 times a week, usually they go away in a half hour, nothing has helped with those, yet.
I saw my family dr today and he gave me a referral for PT.  We just have to keep trying new things--like the acupuncture you tried, every one less headache is an accomplishment!
I'm so glad for this site and all the ideas.
Jennifer

[Captain Deb]

 I hope you-all are keeping a headache journal.  This is a great tool should you decide to see a headache specialist.
It should include, the time of day the headache comes on, intensity and location of pain, type of pain (throbbing, burning, aching) what you ate, weather patterns including barometric pressure, physical activity and emotional stressors.

Nickittynic, my specialist had me get off caffeine 4 years ago.  Still drink a little decaf in the AM and decaf green tea during the day.

Capt Deb

[Mei Mei]

I don't know what it is but the headaches are full force and the swelling in the head is just as bad with the pins and needles all over the scalp.   I ice the neck frequently to calm it down and don't go out in the hot weather if I can at all avoid it.   I might have to make a trip up 10 miles to the accupuncturist tomorrow just to get a treatment but don't feel like driving there as the skull is so tender.   All I want to do is stand under the shower and massage it.   I can't get a decent night's sleep from this even with the elavil and Aleve.   I'll add Benedryl  to the mix tonight to see what happens.  My appointment with the Neurologist isn't until the 26th.   I went to the Anesthesiologist and asked for Botox and he said it was too expensive so am looking for someone who doesn't care about the expense because I have great insurance.   I really want to try Botox and have to make some calls around to find it.   Even my father is getting it in his legs and hips for his contractures to straighten out his legs, but I can't get it.  How frustrating.

Off to bed now.  Hoping for a better day tomorrow.

Mei Mei