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Chronic pain in forehead months after sinus surgery

Posted by eileenjune @eileenjune, May 28, 2023

I had sinus surgery almost one year ago on my frontal sinuses (above my eyes). The surgery was very successful, in that it has eliminated my chronic sinus infections. I can even breathe better. However, I have had headaches/pain in my forehead off and on since the surgery. At my follow-up appointments, my doctors have said that everything looks great, and the sinuses are clear. Has anyone experienced chronic pain after surgery? Any ideas on what might be causing it and what might help?

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wtj46 | @wtj46 | Sep 25 4:09pm
In reply to @wtj46 "I also had balloon sinuplasty over a year and a half ago. I also suffer from..." + (show)
@wtj46

I also had balloon sinuplasty over a year and a half ago. I also suffer from chronic headaches with varying degrees of pain. I am being treated as a migraine patient and get Botox for migraines every 12 wks, take Qulipta daily and use Ubrelvy as a rescue med. 3 CT Scans and 2 MRIs show nothing. I have also tried Gabapatin and Pregabalin and they help but really make me out of sorts so will not take during the work day. Do you have any updates since you last posted? I hope you are finding relief.

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It should be noted that prior to the balloon sinuplasty surgery, I had no history of headaches or migraines. They started immediately after surgery and still persist to this day.

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