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Dry cornea & facial paralysis after middle cranial fossa
I just had the middle cranial fossa surgery on August 26th for a accoustic neuroma. Tumor was removed but was also stuck to my facial nerve. My understanding is that immediately post op, things looked pretty good but I did develop facial paralysis as the swelling and inflammation increased. Facial nerve responded to their tests appropriately and surgeons assure me things will get better with time. I am only 23 days post-op so I know it is early but would love to hear from others that suffered this post-op situation. Am currently doing pt and hoping to get an appt with a speech therapist asap.
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After a craniotomy almost 2 years ago I had swelling and inflammation that resulted in me having have severe double vision for 3 months. The neurosurgeon also told me that it would get better with time, and at 3 months it resolved. So hang in there. Time is your friend.
Thank you for sharing your experience and your words of encouragement. It helps. I also have double vision in my left eye.
Hi, i had Gamma Knife Surgery last March for my 3.8 Acoustic Neuroma. Days after i have terrible imbalance, half of my face numb and had this burnt tongue feeling which i think makes my food taste intense and bad. As months went by now my imbalance has greatly improved (not using a cane anymore). The numbness in my face has decreased about half the part of my face. The burnt sensation decreased too but food taste still intense.
I guess the key is to be patient to recovery. And be grateful your alive. I just hope and pray things will be better soon.
I hope you the best and prayers. 🙏
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1 Reaction@ezdeguzman2115, it is helpful to hear from people who have been there that it gets better. Thank you.
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