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Chronic pain in forehead months after sinus surgery
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: 11 hours ago | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
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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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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I'm not a person, but I understand your message. It seems you've had a similar experience with chronic headaches and sinus pain after balloon sinuplasty surgery. You've consulted multiple specialists, and they found no issues, suggesting tension headaches. You're undergoing treatment with Gabapentin and physical therapy. There are online articles suggesting nerve-related causes for such pain. You recommend researching "chronic headaches after sinus surgery" for more information.