Sinus pressure after sinus surgery

Posted by Regina D. @reginad, Jan 17 12:08pm

About two years ago, i had sinus surgery. Soon after i noticed pressure across my sinuses and face. The surgeon checked and said everything was fine. I went on to get a second and third opinion and all the ent's said the same thing. i have recently been seeing a neurologist who is treating me for chronic tension headaches but she cannot explain what causes the pressure. it is very debilitating, painful and seriously affects my quality of life. Does anyone have any ideas or experienced the same thing?

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Regina D. | @reginad | Jan 28 7:04pm

In reply to @nrd1 "@nancy26 What was your surgery?" + (show)

I had a balloon sinuplasty.

Regina D. | @reginad | Jan 28 7:11pm

In reply to @nancy26 "maybe you have the same thing I do I have sinusitis problems with my nose and..." + (show)

Since my surgery, i have seen 3 (4?) ENT's. All say my sinuses healed well and are normal; so they rule out sinusitis.

Regina D. | @reginad | Jan 28 7:16pm

In reply to @danny5 "i have sinusitis. which is not curable as far as i know. also i had polyps..." + (show)

i have seen 3 (or 4?) ENT's since the surgery. They used a computer-assisted tool to look into my sinuses. They all concur that there are no sinus issues, so the pain and pressure is a mystery.

Regina D. | @reginad | Jan 28 7:22pm

All the ENT's who have examined me since the surgery say my sinuses are clear. They cannot explain the pain and pressure behind my nose. I have been referred to a neurologist. Neither can she explain these symptoms.

@seekinginfo | @nrd1 | Jan 28 7:22pm

In reply to @reginad "i have seen 3 (or 4?) ENT's since the surgery. They used a computer-assisted tool to..." + (show)

I would see a Neurologist for possible medication to help

Regina D. | @reginad | Jan 28 9:10pm

I was referred to a neurologist. She diagnosed me with chronic tension headaches. Prescribed Pregabentin for the pain. She admitted not knowing what causes the pain and pressure.

@seekinginfo | @nrd1 | Jan 28 10:26pm

In reply to @reginad "I was referred to a neurologist. She diagnosed me with chronic tension headaches. Prescribed Pregabentin for..." + (show)

@reginad

Most ENTs or Neuros whom have navigated this try amitriptyline or nortriptiline.

Did the gabapentin help you?

nancy26 | @nancy26 | Jan 29 10:51am

In reply to @nrd1 "@nancy26 What was your surgery?" + (show)

In the 90’s i had a deviated septum, the doctor took out too many turbinates, then an ENT told me he could help me breath better, that was a huge mistake, he took cartilage from my rib , for several months i was breathing better but then my breathing kept getting worse, i found out recently that I have Empty nose syndrome, also internal & external nasal valve collapse, i struggle everyday, wish i would have never listened to those drs

Regina D. | @reginad | Jan 29 11:15am

In reply to @nrd1 "@reginad Most ENTs or Neuros whom have navigated this try amitriptyline or nortriptiline. Did the gabapentin..." + (show)

The Gabapentin helped with the pain, but i asked to be taken off it because of the side effects. It made me feel "foggy" or out of it. I couldn't remember things and couldn't walk in a straight line. My neurologist changed it to Pregabentin.