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Blockage in Sphenoid Sinus Causes Daily Headaches

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jun 24 5:45pm | Replies (34)
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@turtleback -

5 surgeries is extensive.
Sorry you experienced this.
Any good/sharp ENT knows that strong head pain is not an indication to operate nor is it indicative of sinus related issues.

Doesn’t matter how “great” the physician is, he is a surgeon first and foremost and if his belief system is to operate based off pain complaints then that’s not a good physician.

Hopefully with all the medications you’ve tried you have tried nerve modulation medications like an amitriptyline etc…
Irritated nerves, tight musculature is not going to alleviate from sinus surgeries and in some cases can cause a chronic pain condition.

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turtleback | @turtleback | Jun 23 5:01pm

I hear you. My problem stems from new bone growth and thickened mucosa ( as evident from CT scans) in my sphenoid blocking any path for it to drain causing massive infections. This is reason for headache pain. I have had extensive neurological evaluations that ruled out your suggested diagnosis. As you know sphenoid sinus infections aren’t something to mess with. Sadly the only way to get rid of new bone is surgically.
Thank you for taking time to reply and offer help.

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