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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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jane2020 | @jane2020 | Oct 23 11:36am
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I am so glad to read that your symptoms are very similar to mine. I had balloon sinuplasty surgery almost two years ago and have developed chronic headaches and pain and pressure in my sinuses ever since then. I have been to four ear, nose, and throat specialists who all say everything looks great, and the sinuses are clear, just like you. I am being treated for tension headaches. Maybe that is your problem. I have been prescribed Gabapentin (it helps chronic pain) and physical therapy. However, there are web articles suggesting that the pain may be caused by damage to the nerve or nerve compression. If you google 'chronic headaches after sinus surgery', you will find even more information. I hope this information helps you.

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@reginad so sorry this happened to you! I have similar issues after sinus surgery. I am well informed on many issues tho. Those meds will cause harm to your brain and body. The doctors are gaslighting you. Then poisoning you. Get to the root of the problem and resolve it. You will now have extra medical issues down the road. Resulting from the meds. Always get informedand advocate for yourself. Don't take the pills unless you really investigate them. Gaba is a pretty serious harmful drug. (Any brain altering drug is)
Good luck

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jane2020 | @jane2020 | Oct 23 11:39am
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I am scheduled for sinus surgery on Dec 8th and would looooove to hear from anyone about what to be aware of and what to expect. I have bad sinusitis and must have the surgery to clean the pus and the infection. Anything you can tell me will be greatly appreciated.

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@elizabeth44 good luck my ent surgeon gave me nerve damage in my face. Death is the best option for me now that i have no quality of life.

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elizabeth44 | @elizabeth44 | Oct 23 1:17pm
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@elizabeth44 good luck my ent surgeon gave me nerve damage in my face. Death is the best option for me now that i have no quality of life.

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@jane2020 I am so sorry you had this bad experience with your surgery. Can't any other ENT try to fix the damage? I had my surgery in 2023 and thank God I feel fine. Every once in a while I get an infection, but I use the rinse with polysporin and it clears because my doctor does not want me to take any antibiotics unless extremely necessary. I hope you can find a solution to that problem and I want to feel positive that something can be done to repair your issue.

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