Post Pituitary Resection

Posted by jojobunny @jojobunny, 3 days ago

Does anyone have advice for post pituitary surgical headache? I am 1 week post endoscopic transphenoid surgery. I have been having a constant headache. I am on fluid restrictions and slowly getting up to move. My headache seems to get worse if I am upright for too long. Has anyone else had this? Any tips or tricks to manage pain without meds? I am currently practicing a four four breathing meditation, I can’t smell so no aroma thearapy will work, and stretching is not an option. Any help from someone that has lived this would be great.

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Cheryl, Volunteer Mentor | @cehunt57 | 34 minutes ago

@jojobunny welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. There aren’t many discussions regarding pituitary issues in here. I have not “lived this” myself. The most obvious thing I can think of is to double check your post surgery discharge instructions and look for tips, warnings or “when to contact your provider” information. Have you had any follow up exams yet? My suggestion would be to contact the provider to find out if these headaches are normal post surgery and what to do about them.