5week post op removal of Acostic neuroma

[Mpatrick]

Hi I am 5 weeks out from my removal , mine was done behind my left ear ( I forget medical term) but I am still having such bad pain where I need my pain mess and Motrin and also waking up with terrible headaches and stiff neck.... Is this pretty normal form5 weeks out

[bethtretrault]

Early on I used to wake up with bad headaches pretty often. That has improved. Now I get milder day time headaches mostly and they have changed in nature. You are still early in your recovery. If you have any serious concerns you ought to call your doctor.Even if it is totally normal they can reassure you so at least you can be relieved of the anxiety. Your body has just been through a major trauma and it takes time to heal.

[Mpatrick]

Thank you I go today for my 6 week post op. Hoping for good results I was just hoping by 6 weeks I would be back to my old self and still definitinely taking a lot longer. My neck is still very sore and stiff I have awful headaches and just don't have my energy back.