Chronic pain after craniotomy

Posted by kkk19 @kkk19, 3 days ago

I had a craniotomy for an optic nerve meningioma. The surgery was a success and I got a lot of my vision loss back. The issue is that I have had chronic scalp pain since the surgery. Apparently this is a rare occurrence and no one can tell me why it is occurring nor provide a good game plan for addressing the pain. I have tried accupuncture. I have been to an Integrative health center and a pain clinic. No one knows what to do. I am taking Lyrica twice a day which takes the edge off, but doesn't fully resolve the issue. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced scal pain after a craniotomy and if they have found a successful treatment.

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How long ago was the surgery? Has anyone said that the nerves are regenerating and will calm down?

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