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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danny67 | @danny5 | Jan 29 1:03pm

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

Pregabapentin. not Gabapentin. two different drugs.

danny67 | @danny5 | Jan 29 1:04pm

In reply to @reginad "I had a balloon sinuplasty." + (show)

has that helped any?

Regina D. | @reginad | Jan 29 5:36pm

No problems with ears. No nosebleeds.

Regina D. | @reginad | Jan 29 5:40pm

Yes, the balloon sinuplasty helped. i have not had a sinus infection since the surgery. However, i noticed the stuffiness started immediatey after the surgery.